+ Cancer Biology Hope Lodge Pharm.D. Candidates: Mark Stowell Gina Marie Zarcone Soyon Mamo Erin Candella

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+ American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is a string of “hotel inspired living” for guests seeking treatment living greater than 40 miles from the medical site. There are several locations throughout the US. A few examples are: Rocheter, MN Baltimore, MD Birmingham, AL San Juan, PR

+ Thomas Golisano Hope Lodge and Hospitality House The majority of rooms are for cancer patients, but some are reserved for trauma and transplant patients Those residing during chemotherapy treatment stay for free from annual donations Stays have ranged from 5-15 days or 5 months (and counting)

+ Amenities - 30 guest rooms with private bathrooms, ample closet space, cable TV with DVD player and wireless internet access - Common kitchen area - Common dining area - Common lounge areas on each floor with cable TV - Common library with an Internet access computer workstation, reading materials and movies

+ Amenities - Lounge with piano and guitar - Fitness room - Library - Outdoor terrace with picnic tables and grill - Free laundry facilities - Transportation to and from treatment (cancer patients only) - Support programs and services

+ Goals of Hope Lodge Providing a friendly, supportive atmosphere A calendar of events each week SJFC Bingo Night SNACK hosted by U of R Medical Students Drug Reps bring dinner We’re on there! Support group meetings Remediate the trauma of hair loss with a wig-fitting room

+ Service Learning Project A semester-long collaboration between our group members to develop: Chemotherapy Side Effects and Treatment booklet Clinical Trials Pamphlet DINNER! Based on knowledge from this class and research (websites provided in handouts) Tailored to the needs of patients with guidance from Ms. Kelly Conlon

+ Project modifications Focusing on treatable (by a pharmacist) conditions and bringing in samples for people to take Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Physical activity for stress relief Make specific and realistic exercise routines Explain how helpful they can be for frustration and stress

+ Patient population Retired or later-in-life Tendency to talk about their past careers Most have been travelling long distances Tired Stressed Preparing for treatment

+ What we did as pharmacy students Gave medication therapy recommendations Talked about medication adverse effects Educated about changes the body will go through during treatment Discussed post-treatment effects Hair re-growth may be different Peripheral neuropathy Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and constipation

+ Dinner Presented our documents to current residents, their family members, and Hope Lodge volunteers We were prepared to answer questions But…event became a relaxed atmosphere for light conversation between family and friends

+ In Practice Opioid use Be non-judgmental toward those on chronic and/or high-dose therapy OTC recommendations Do not want mush without the push! Meclizine, Dramamine, doxylamine Be not only counselor, but a listener as well.

+ What we would tell our family about the experience Erin How safe it felt Gina How warm and accepting the patients were Mark Felt like home, patients were very welcoming and open. Soyon

+ Everyone put a best and worst experience Best How cheerful the patients were, even under the given circumstances The woman who did all the talking at the big table. Worst Not knowing how to start a conversation with people who didn’t initiate one Trying to make light conversation without bring up cancer too much if not initiated Onion smells

+ Future Briefly cover the project material so they’re looked at Small talk Most people wanted conversation instead Research what cancer patients/caregivers like to talk about to be an outlet, not an educator! Have students do more than one event Follow a group’s treatment schedule