The Dempsey Center provides education on all things related to cancer, from managing your risk to handling the side effects of diagnosis and treatment. We support patients and their loved ones throughout their cancer journey, addressing topics such as memory, fatigue, lymphedema, genetics, and communication with healthcare providers – we talk about it all.
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Research shows that regular self-care practices can reduce the adverse effects of stress, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. Whether you are a patient, survivor, or care partner, these practices can be beneficial.
Cancer-related hair loss is a common experience for patients and survivors as they move through their treatment. Here at the Dempsey Center, we provide one-on-one private consultations to help you find the look and style that gives you confidence throughout your treatment and group workshops providing tips for use and maintenance of wigs.
Join our group of survivor and care partner volunteers who gather to replenish our knitted and crocheted comfort item inventory such as afghans (blankets), hats, and knitted knockers.
Evidence shows that creative expression can reduce stress levels while encouraging calmness and relaxation The Dempsey Center provides group workshops focused on ways to benefit from selfexpression.
The Dempsey Dogs offer comfort and companionship to patients, survivors, care partners, and visitors, helping alleviate stress and anxiety during the cancer journey. You can meet them at our Lewiston or South Portland offices, or schedule a private "Paws Together" appointment. Our Dempsey Dogs are registered with Pet Partners and visit with their volunteer handlers, supported by IDEXX Laboratories.
Our lending library offers the opportunity to borrow two cancer-related books at a time, checked out just like at your local library. Our Take One - Leave One library offers the opportunity to swap noncancer related books. Help yourself to a book or two and feel free to leave one for the next person to enjoy!
“I believe my journey has been improved 1000% by the Dempsey center. I have also made social connections and gone to a few “fun” events I would not have thought to do string art, salve making.”
