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Sue L. Frymark, RN
Executive Director | Sue L. Frymark has been in oncology care for over 30 years providing and developing cancer rehabilitation and support services since 1975, and as a national speaker and consultant in this field. Throughout her career she has been a pioneer and advocate for services for individuals and families coping with cancer, most of that time for Legacy Health System. She has had a longstanding interest in survivorship issues.
“Although much of my career has been hospital based, for some years I have envisioned the need for a community based program, where services were more accessible. Cancer Care Resources allows us as oncology healthcare professionals to partner with cancer survivors and the community, to support those living with cancer.”
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Rosemary McDermott, RN,
OCN, Nurse Coordinator |
Rosemary has been in the field of oncology for 28 years working in Legacy Good Samaritan’s Oncology inpatient units, outpatient clinics and then with Northwest Cancer Specialists clinics. Her work has involved early detection, screenings, clinical research, second opinion clinics, inpatient cancer care, cancer rehabilitation and as a chemotherapy infusion nurse. She has considerable experience in working with women with breast and gynecological cancers.
She currently teaches the “Getting Started …Chemotherapy” classes and family caregiver classes, as well as counsels individuals. She says she “believes in empowering others to become their own advocates.” |
Jan Spencer MSW,
CFLE, Social Worker |
Jan has worked as a family life educator and family advocate in Public Health for many years. Her personal experience living with a chronic disease motivated her to change her focus to social work. She has worked with end stage renal disease patients in both the hemodialysis and transplant setting and most recently worked in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Counseling at Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
"During this time, I found patients living with cancer to possess great courage and resiliency despite the many challenges they face. It has long been my desire to support those living with chronic illness, such as cancer, and working here at Cancer Care Resources affords me that opportunity. Together we can support and educate those living with cancer and assist them in finding effective ways to improve their quality of life.”
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Susan Hedlund,LCSW,
Director of Counseling |
Susan has been an oncology social worker for twenty years and has extensive experience working with individuals and families facing life threatening illness and loss. She has specialized in developing cancer counseling services for people with cancer and their loved ones. She has worked in acute care hospital settings, as well as outpatient cancer clinics and an inpatient hospice program. She has served as the president of the National Association of Oncology Social Work, and received their Leadership Award in 1999. She speaks nationally on topics related to cancer, coping, and other psychosocial issues. Additionally, she is on the faculty of the School of Medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University, and the Graduate School of Social Work at Portland State University.
Susan believes in the "resilience of the human spirit, and the capacity of people to find their inner strength and resources which to cope with difficulty." She is excited to work with the other staff of CANCER CARE RESOURCES to develop counseling services, support groups, and the weekend retreat program to assist people in coping with and growing through the cancer experience.
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Joan Heimbigner
Office Manager |
Joan has been with Cancer Care Resources since April of 2003. She brings a new zest to the office with her survivorship and new ideas. Joan graduated from the University Of Portland with a degree in Marketing/Management. She had been an Operations Manager for 12 years, before leaving her former job to have her son. She now enjoys working at Cancer Care Resources giving back help and hope to individuals with cancer. As the Office Manager, her job keeps her very busy organizing daily office functions along with announcing new programs, retreats, classes, and special events.
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Marge Bostad
Office Assistant
Judy Lawrence
Development Director
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Marge came to Cancer Care Resources as a volunteer after she lost her husband to thymona cancer. As a former business partner, she brings organizational and business skills to the office.
"To be involved with CCR is truly an honor for me. The support, knowledge and compassion that the staff brings to clients and their families who are seeking help is to be respected and admired."
With more than 20 years of experience working as both a consultant and a staff member, Judy has spearheaded annual and capital campaigns for a number of Oregon nonprofits. She has served on various boards and continues to serve as a mentor for other interested in fundraising for worthy causes.
"Cancer Care Resources is an amazing community of caring people. Staff, board members, medical colleagues, volunteers and generous donors all come together to provide immediate support for people dealing with cancer". |
Cyndi Levine, LPC, LMHC
Family Counselor
Andrea Moyle, MSW
Resources Coordinator |
Cyndi is a licensed counselor in Oregon and Washington and is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She has eighteen years of experience providing counseling services to individuals, children through adults, couples and families. As an Intern at Cancer Care Resources, she is interested in helping clients explore their concerns and options. When a client is agreeable, she is most passionate about bringing the expressive arts to the therapeutic milieu.
Andrea is the newest member of the CCR team, joining CCR in December 2005. She previously worked as an adult and pediatric Medical Social Worker at Oregon Health & Sciences University hospital and continues to provide relief services to the hospital when able. Andrea is a recent MSW graduate from Portland State University, where she completed the program with honors. Prior to graduate school, Andrea worked as a Policy Development Assistant for Mayor Katz and as a Health & Wellness Resource Coordinator at Lincoln High School through the AmeriCorps volunteer program. Andrea is excited to tackle the challenge of compiling a state oncology resource guide and working directly with cancer patients and their families to provide support.
“I have been personally and professionally impacted by cancer. I am continuously impressed by people’s optimism and resiliency and am excited to be part of the CCR team in helping individuals and families receive support and community resources to aid them during treatment and survivorship.”
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