In addition to providing excellence in patient care, the James E. Cary Cancer Center is also active in cancer advocacy efforts and accreditation. The Cancer Program of Hannibal Regional Hospital (including the James E. Cary Cancer Center) is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer Accredited by the American College of Radiology Association of Community Cancer Center Member Host of the monthly physicians' Tumor Conference Active in the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Active in the Association of Oncology Social Workers Active in the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology American Society of Clinical Oncology American Medical Association Missouri State Medical Association Active in providing support services through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Major sponsor of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Conduct Freedom from Smoking classes, several times per year, using the American Lung Association’s handbook and materials. Articles from trusted cancer resources: When someone you know has cancer ways to respond What can I say to a newly diagnosed loved one Supporting a friend who has cancer What to say to coworkers What you can do as a friend