A place where patients and their families can find information, support, comfort and connection throughout their cancer journeys.
Located on the first floor of the main hospital near the Tower Elevators, the Resource Center is a peaceful place where patients and their families can access patient education, comfort, and guidance.
Our staff and volunteers create a welcoming environment, offering Roswell Park patient education materials, trusted resources from national organizations, and programs to support you throughout your journey. From self-care classes and a lending library to comfort items and information on wellness and supportive services - we’re here for you.
Whether you’re beginning treatment or if you’re simply a new patient, we encourage you to stop by. Let us be your first stop, your safe space, and your guide throughout your journey.
And remember — we’ll be here for you from the very beginning.
The Resource Center gave me everything I needed, and everything I didn’t know I needed!— Cancer Survivor and Roswell Park Employee
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Learn about our complimentary Wig and Head Covering program that includes consultation and fittings with our professional staff and volunteers as well as an opportunity to browse our catalog of options.
In our New Era Cap Foundation Elevate Salon, New York State-licensed stylists offer pretreatment haircuts, wig styling, trim or shaping, head shaves, and hair donation haircuts (patients only). Stylist appointments are available every weekday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 716-845-8659, option 2.
We also offer personalized esthetician services to Roswell Park patients going through cancer treatment. Please call 716-845-8659, option 2, to schedule an appointment for any of our services
*Roswell Park is unable to accept new or gently used wigs, hats, head coverings, medical supplies or medical equipment
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Self-care sessions
Complimentary classes and programming, generously funded by the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, are available to support patients undergoing treatment. Led by an oncology-trained esthetician, classes include Beautiful Brows, Dry Body Brushing, Skincare, and Hand and Nail Care — designed to address side effects and promote well-being.
Additional complimentary programming in the Resource Center features Reiki, Guided Relaxation, and 10-minute Oncology Massage sessions. For more information, please visit our Patient Events Calendar or call 716-845-8659 option 3 for a full list of upcoming events.
Talking with someone who has lived with cancer can reduce anxiety and isolation The Cancer Coach Program connects Roswell Park patients with cancer survivors of a similiar background and diagnosis, who know firsthand how a cancer diagnosis changes your life.
Especially for new patients and their caregivers, the Patient and Family Tour will help you learn to navigate around Roswell Park, as well as introduce you to the array of facilities, programs and support that we offer. Please contact Richard Satterwhite to schedule your tour by calling 716-845-1609.
Learn what to expect and get connected with information, tools and resources to ease the burden of treatment and side effects — these one-on-one orientations are available to all patients undergoing chemotherapy or other infusion treatments.
Contact us!
The Resource Center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. For information, call us at 716-845-8659 (Option 1).