Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s Call Center offers support and information about America’s first cancer center. Please call us at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email askrpci@roswellpark.org. If you would like a referral to Roswell Park or are a current patient who resides in Canada, you may call the Patient Access – International Phone Number at 716-845-4020.

The Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC) is staffed by trained information specialists who can help visitors access, interpret and personalize cancer information. The CCRC’s clearinghouse of cancer information includes:

• assistance with the Internet
• a Wig, Scarf and Hat Boutique
• a lending library of books, videotapes and audio cassettes

To learn more about CCRC services, stop by the CCRC, or call 1-716-845-8659.

Websites

• Roswell Park Cancer Institute (www.roswellpark.ca)
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network: www.nccn.org
• National Cancer Institute: www.cancer.gov

Web-Based Support Services

• CarePages™ RPCI offers patients the opportunity to create CarePages™ - personalized web pages that allow them to share information with their family and friends. After registering at the CarePages™ website, visitors may leave messages, regardless of time of day or geographic location, providing a "virtual" gathering place for emotional support, patient updates, pictures and messages. Updates, messages and photos posted to CarePages™ are completely private and can only be viewed by invited guests. RPCI's involvement with CarePages™ was funded by the Roswell Park Gift Shop. Anyone can create a page by visiting this link: http://www.carepages.com/roswellpark.
• PatientSite is a secure email program that allows patients to communicate with their care team on medical questions, to refill prescriptions and receive key medical records if needed. Currently being updated to integrate with the new electronic medical record, PatientSite is being used by members of the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program, Gastrointestinal (GI) Center, Prostate Cancer Program and Lymphoma Program.
• The Wizards! RPCI houses several computer kiosks that are a source of information for patients and family members regarding cancer. The Wizards are supported by CancerHelp®, a cancer information program for patients and their families. They include up-to-date information in English and Spanish from the National Cancer Institute, about diagnosis, treatment, side effects, supportive care, medications, cancer descriptions and diet & nutrition, and including videos and testimonials. The Wizards have been made available thanks to generous donations from the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation and The Advantage Woodshop.