Wisconsin Related Information

When John Christman’s doctors diagnosed him with pancreatic cancer in 1989, he was what he calls “just a regular guy.” Today Christman is 62, recently retired, and looking forward to a long, fun life with his grandchildren.

Cervical and breast cancer survivor Christine E. Sprecher needed treatment for a long-term side effect but had no place to stay until she found the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program.

The American Cancer Society in Marshfield, WI serves as a home away from home, free of charge, for adult cancer patients and their caregiver. Hope Lodge, a non-medical facility, offers a sense of community and comfort to cancer patients who must travel to Marshfield to receive lifesaving cancer treatment, typically not available in their home community. During the often long and emotional process of treatment, cancer patients receive support at Hope Lodge from professionals, families, friends, and other cancer patients to help build the hope needed during their cancer journey.

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The American Cancer Society in Marshfield, WI serves as a home away from home, free of charge, for adult cancer patients and their caregiver. Hope Lodge, a non-medical facility, offers a sense of community and comfort to cancer patients who must travel to Marshfield to receive lifesaving cancer treatment, typically not available in their home community. During the often long and emotional process of treatment, cancer patients receive support at Hope Lodge from professionals, families, friends, and other cancer patients to help build the hope needed during their cancer journey.

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The American Cancer Society's local resources, programs, and events help those going through cancer in Wisconsin.