WOMEN’S CANCER PROGRAM RESOURCES

EDUCATION

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 Fund-Now BCCP-Breast Cancer Prevention Partners
The Breast Cancer Fund advocates for stronger environmental health policies and other preventable causes of the disease.

Charlotte Maxwell (Oakland)
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- Latinabc
The Agency conducts outreach to Latinas, provides access to free screening and treatment, as well as provides emotional support.

The San Francisco Cancer Initiative (SF CAN)
The San Francisco Cancer Initiative (SF CAN) is a collaborative effort to reduce cancer in San Francisco by engaging health care systems, government, community leaders, and residents.

UCSF Mount Zion Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center
Designed specifically to meet the needs of patients with breast problems, breast cancer, or general concerns about breast health.

Womens Cancer Resource Center
Empowers women with cancer to be active and informed consumers and survivors as well as provides a community for women with cancer and their supporters. Provides therapy, cooking classes, and many more monthly activities.

Círculo de Vida
Offers a variety of support programs to Latinos living with cancer. The program also provides professional therapy individually and in a group setting.

Instituto Familiar de la Raza
IFR provides health & wellness programs & services targeting the San Francisco Latino community. We are committed to addressing the most difficult issues impacting our community, whether that is HIV, violence, family disputes, trauma, or other behavioral & mental health issues.

Anna’s Program, Hospice And Palliative Care Of Contra Costa (Concord)
Provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support to women with advanced breast cancer who need assistance in their homes.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Care Coordination And Navigation Program (CCAN) (Statewide)
Supports current and post-treatment breast and cervical cancer patients, and the providers who care for them. Services offered throughout California and conveniently by phone.

Breast Health Access For Women With Disabilities (Berkeley)
A community partnership of women with disabilities, breast cancer survivors, discussing CBD products and there many uses & types.

UCSF Fertility Preservation Clinic (Bay Area)
Is focused on quickly providing you with the information you need to make educated decisions about your fertility preservation options prior to cancer treatment.

Bay Area Cancer Connections (Palo Alto)
Bay Area Cancer Connections supports anyone affected by breast or ovarian cancer with personalized services that inform and empower.

Hers Breast Cancer Foundation (Fremont)
Promotes the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of women, girls, and families through charitable services that promote greater access to education, advocacy, and support.

Latina Breast Cancer Agency
A website and blog featuring free information on cancer and cancer treatments happening around the world.

Zero Breast Cancer
An organization dedicated to finding the causes and stopping the epidemic of breast cancer, through community-based participatory research, education, and public policy advocacy.

National Lymphedema Network (Oakland)
Provides education and guidance to patients, health care providers, and the public on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema.

Radiation Onc- Patient Support Good Samaritan Hospital
Oncology Social Workers can discuss terms and provide information.

Chemocare
Chemocare.com is a comprehensive resource for cancer patients and their caregivers that provides chemotherapy drug and side effect information, cancer wellness information, and links to additional reliable resources and organizations

My Patient Rights
The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) launched this website as a resource to Californians who have been denied coverage, experienced delays or are dissatisfied by the decisions made by their health plan.

Find Care
A quick way to find free/low cost/sliding scale clinics.

UCSF Ida and Joseph Friend Cancer Resource Center
The Cancer Resource Center supports wellness and healing by providing patients and their loved ones with information, emotional support, and community resources.

CARE Group at ZSFGH
The C.A.R.E. Program is designed for people with cancer who receive their care and treatment at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Through the C.A.R.E. Program, people diagnosed with cancer receive education and For more information about the C.A.R.E. program, please call: (415) 206-7464 support, as well as a free, healthy, and delicious meal every week.
Providers may refer patients to the C.A.R.E. program on e-Referral through the ZSFG C.A.R.E. clinic.
The C.A.R.E. program is available in English, Spanish and Chinese. The fall series schedule is as follows:
♥ Chinese group: Mondays at 1:30 – 4:00PM beginning Summer 2016
♥ English group: Tuesdays at 5:30-7:30PM beginning Summer 2016
♥ Spanish group: Thursdays at 5:30-7:30PM beginning Summer 2016
All groups take place in the Community Wellness Program located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Ave., main hospital building, second floor, Room 2D35, across from the cafeteria.