Phillip West (1931-1997), a Williamsburg, Virginia resident, had a recurrence of melanoma in May 1995, after a period of about 20 years. He fought his cancer in every way possible before his death in August, 1997. Throughout his illness, Mr. West sought medical information and resources concerning the treatment of melanoma, nutrition, stress management, and clinical trials available throughout the U.S. He wanted to be an informed patient in order to feel he had some control over his course of treatment. Finding resources in the community proved difficult and frustrating. Mr. West bequeathed a donation to the Williamsburg Community Hospital, and it was the wish of his wife that it be used for cancer-related projects. The Phillip West Memorial Cancer Resource Center was developed with the Williamsburg Regional Library as a fitting tribute to him.
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General Resources
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Lung Cancer
- What you need to know about Lung Cancer (National Cancer Institute)
- Lung Cancer Alliance
- National Cancer Institute
- American Lung Association
- Your Disease Risk – Lung Cancer
- OncoLink – Lung Cancers
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Mesothelioma Center
Prostate Cancer
General cancer groups
Breast cancer groups
- Beyond Boobs Williamsburg — A Breat Cancer Organization
- Breast Cancer Foundation, Virginia, Peninsula Chapter
- Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group.
- Riverside Medical Center Breast Cancer Support Group
- Breast Cancer Co-Survivors Group
Groups for other specific cancers
- HUGS: Gynecological cancer support group
- Leukemia Support Group
- MAN-TO-MAN Prostate Cancer Support Group
Groups for caregivers
Groups for children
Grief support
Phillip West (1931-1997), a Williamsburg, Virginia resident, had a recurrence of melanoma in May 1995, after a period of about 20 years. He fought his cancer in every way possible before his death in August, 1997. Throughout his illness, Mr. West sought medical information and resources concerning the treatment of melanoma, nutrition, stress management, and clinical trials available throughout the U.S. He wanted to be an informed patient in order to feel he had some control over his course of treatment. Finding resources in the community proved difficult and frustrating. Mr. West bequeathed a donation to the Williamsburg Community Hospital, and it was the wish of his wife that it be used for cancer-related projects. The Phillip West Memorial Cancer Resource Center was developed with the Williamsburg Regional Library as a fitting tribute to him.