This organization was created in the memory of Diane Maizlish, a true inspiration and fighter, to fill a void in the medical system by directly working with cancer patients to assist them in obtaining access to support and resources in the local area.

She believed that the quality of a life is more important than the length of a life. Her strength, upbeat attitude, and overall approach to life has been an inspiration to more people than can be counted.

This Quality of Life approach is the backbone philosophy of Memorial Cancer Support Services. Physicians and the general medical provider system treat patients for an illness or disease. Memorial Cancer Support Services assists patients to move up to being treated as people with a primary emphasis on Quality of Life.

Entirely staffed by volunteers including cancer patients and family members, we provide one-on-one personal support, group support, and resources directly for the person fighting cancer and their family and friends.

We encourage you to use the resources available here online and to contact us with any needs or questions you may have. 

A large portion of this site is comprised of Resources. Listings of "where to find what" in the local area. Cancer Patients have many challenges as they fight the disease. The physician and medical system can provide only so much information. Patients find they have needs in addition to what is being provided to them at the Doctor's office. Patients and their family have questions and concerns. Learn from others who have been fighting cancer. Learn from others who have been through what you are going through. The resources listed here are to save you time and energy so you do not have to "reinvent the wheel" and hunt things down on your own.

Find out about local events in our area Calendar. Patients and their families are invited to participate in an online Patient Forum.

Support Groups are the easiest and best way to learn from, and share with people who are fighting cancer like you. These are informal gatherings of friends that are there to show strength and support for each other. No pill, IV, or medicine can replace the strength or feeling you can get from a circle of friends that understand what you are going through. We highly encourage you to stop by, listen to, and if you choose participate in one of our support groups. Browse the local Support Groups.

Memorial Cancer Support Services is staffed solely by volunteers and is funded 100% from donations from people like you. Please take a moment and show your support for those fighting this terrible disease. Use this form to show your support for those fighting cancer by making a contribution towards the fight for a cure.