LifeLines Consortium Members
American Cancer Society
A national health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. For
patients and their families, the agency provides practical help, information
and emotional support.
Breast Cancer Emergency
Fund
The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund provides cash grants to people living
with the disabling affects of breast cancer. The grants cover housing,
utility, and medical expenses.
Breast Cancer
Fund
The Breast Cancer Fund advocates for stronger environmental health policies
and other preventable causes of the disease.
Charlotte Maxwell
Complementary Clinic
This state-licensed health clinic provides free complementary treatments
to low-income women with cancer, including acupuncture, homeopathy, massage,
therapeutic imagery.
California
Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Breast Health Center
The Center provides breast diagnostic and support services, including
screening, breast ultrasound, image guided biopsy procedures, and breast
health education.
Cancer
Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts
The Program aims to reduce death from breast and cervical cancer among
low-income women throughout California by providing access to screening
and diagnostic services.
Chinatown
Public Health Center
A part of the San Francisco Department of Public Health that provides
comprehensive primary care services to all ages with a focus on the Chinese
community.
Latina Breast Cancer Agency
The Agency conducts outreach to Latinas, provides access to free screening
and treatment, as well as provides emotional support.
Margie
Cherry Complementary Breast Health Center
The Center was created to educate, inform, and encourage women to be more
aware of breast cancer. Its goal is to teach knowledge and early detection
and to assist survivors in learning how to celebrate life.
Project Open Hand
The Program provides food to improve the quality of life for homebound
and critically ill people, including those with breast cancer.
San Francisco Department
of Public Health Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program
A public health program designed to expand services to underserved women
through the coordination of breast and cervical cancer services in San
Francisco.
UCSF Mount Zion
Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center
The multidisciplinary Center is designed to meet the needs of patients
with breast problems, breast cancer, or general concerns about breast
health.
Women’s Cancer Resource
Center
The Resource Center empowers women with cancer to be active and informed
consumers and survivors through a referral helpline, library, educational
forums, and peer support groups.
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