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Supportive Oncology Services Launches Patient-Focused Multimedia Cancer Website

Posted on: Monday, 29 September 2008, 09:00 CDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Supportive Oncology Services, Inc. (SOS) announced today the launch of http://www.understandingcancer.tv/, a multimedia resource with comprehensive information for cancer patients and their caregivers. UnderstandingCancer.tv is a video-rich resource containing information on cancer -- its diagnosis, treatment and possible side effects. This information has been developed, reviewed and approved via a national editorial board comprised of community-based oncology professionals throughout the United States. Previously, this information was only available in approximately 90 top-tier oncology practices, such as The West Clinic, where it appeared on the Cancer Support Network via handheld e/Tablets.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071112/CLM151LOGO )

In addition to clinical information, http://www.understandingcancer.tv/ contains material to inform, inspire and entertain including:

-- Yoga classes for various skill levels -- Survivors Sharing their stories and artwork -- Tools for the Cancer Journey -- Inspiration -- Relaxation through guided and unguided mediations -- Laughter Therapy -- Care-giving Section -- Video Library -- Latest News on cancer advances -- Crafts and mental games

UnderstandingCancer.tv has been accredited by HON (Health On the Net Foundation) for adhering to a stringent set of guidelines created to help ensure medical information consumers can trust.

For additional information visit http://www.understandingcancer.tv/ or contact Liz Conway, Director of Marketing & Corporate Services, Supportive Oncology Services, Inc., 901-259-0878.

Supportive Oncology Services, Inc. (SOS) is an information and outcomes company working closely with community oncology practices and oncology academic centers. SOS collaborates with cancer providers, patients, payers, bio-technology and pharmaceutical companies, the financial industry, and other cancer-related industry leaders on a diverse set of clinical, financial, and operational initiatives. By continuously offering improvements, measuring results and providing value to the patient, SOS helps cancer clinics define and indisputably improve the quality of cancer care provided. http://www.supportiveoncologyservices.com/

Contact Information: Liz Conway (901) 435-5570 lconway@sosacorn.com Deborah D. Coble (901) 683-0055 x1312 dcoble@sosacorn.com

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071112/CLM151LOGOAP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Supportive Oncology Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Liz Conway, +1-901-435-5570, lconway@sosacorn.com, or DeborahD. Coble, +1-901-683-0055 x1312, dcoble@sosacorn.com

Web site: http://www.supportiveoncologyservices.com/http://www.understandingcancer.tv/


Source: PRNewswire

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