The Cancer Support Center, Mokena
19250 Everett Lane
Mokena, IL 60448
Phone: 708-478-3529
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Cancer Support Center was founded through a powerful and passionate collaboration by the Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center and Ingalls Health System. The Mokena Center offers a multi-faceted approach to cancer care that was designed by licensed clinical therapists from the Cancer Support Center and cancer experts from Ingalls. The Mokena Center offers cancer prevention, education and wellness programs designed by professionals from each organization, and is open to all those in the community affected by cancer.

This facility is dedicated to support and education. No medical or insurance referral is necessary. All programs are provided at no cost, thanks to the generosity of the community

Services

   • Cancer prevention programs, screenings and other
     educational programs sponsored by the
     Richard K. Desser, MD, Fund
   • Individual and family counseling and guidance
   • Support groups
   • Gentle Changes Boutique, which offers on-site consultations
     for patients experiencing hair loss, with an extensive wig
     inventory, along with turbans, scarves, hats and gifts
   • Resource library
   • Exercise classes
   • Expressive arts classes
   • Nutrition classes
   • Social events
   • Grief support

View and print a brochure about The Cancer Support Center

DIRECTIONS

From Chicago (downtown):
• Dan Ryan East (toward Indiana)
• Follow 57 south at the split past 95th St.
• Follow 57 south to the 159th Street exit (east).
• Drive east on 159th Street (over 294).
• Turn right on Dixie Hwy. - heading south about 2 miles.
• Follow Dixie Hwy. to the left and go under the Metra line.
• The first street after the underpass is Harwood.
• Turn right on Harwood.
• Make a quick left on Elm.
• Our parking lot is on the left.

Directions From Chicago - By Train:
• Randolph/Millennium Metra Electric Station to Homewood
• Cross street at Harwood, walk 2 blocks north to Center

We also are located on the PACE bus route 352. Exit in Homewood at the Dixie Highway/Elm Road stop across from the Homewood Public Library. We are half a block east on Elm Road at the intersection with Harwood Avenue. Questions: (708) 798-9171.

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