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Women's Cancer Awareness Group
Lydia Zipp
P.O. Box 5115
Petaluma, CA 94955
Phone: 707-769-TEAL (8325)
Women's Cancer Center, Santa Rosa CA
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Sonoma County


Cancer Support Sonoma Consortium

CANCER SUPPORT SONOMA CONSORTIUM (CSS) is a  new action consortium committed to providing support services and information to cancer patients, their families and friends.  Its first projects are this web site and the Cancer Buddy Network.  CSS in a non-partisan group made up of representatives from Sonoma County's hospitals, local and national non-profit organizations that serve cancer patients and members of the community. 
For more information, contact us at 707-522-6883 or E-mail the Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Cancer Librarian Janie Grosman
visit the Cancer Support Sonoma Consortium website >>

Women's Cancer Awareness Group

Monthly Education & Empowerment Program to support women affected by cancer.
WCA Events Calendar

American Cancer Society

What's going on in your area? Find out about events, news, resources, volunteer opportunities and more in your area.
visit the American Cancer Society website >>

The Ceres Community Project

Need Support with Meals?

If you or your family are currently dealing with a health challenge and need meals, please contact us. We will work with you to find the best solution for your unique situation, including matching you up with a for-pay private chef who has training in special dietary needs, or providing you with meals through our volunteer network or Youth Project. 
Call Cherie at 953-7200 or send her a E-mail
visit The Ceres Community Project website >>

Redwood Regional Medical Group

Redwood Regional Medical Group offers a complete line of oncology services for patients diagnosed with cancer including specialized programs for breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma. We are a founding member of Cancer Clinics of Excellence with ten offices located in heart of the Sonoma and Napa wine country. As the largest oncology practice north of San Francisco we provide all the necessary treatments to fight cancer under “one roof.” These include the latest in chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and immunotherapy; state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques including Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT); national cancer research studies and clinical trials; survivorship programs and support groups for you and your family. All of these services are part of our integrated approach to helping you win your battle against cancer.
visit the Redwood Regional Medical Group website >>
Kaiser Permanente has board certified oncologists and hematologists to deliver state of the art diagnostic and treatment service. We have a very active clinical trials departments that offers new and emerging treatment options for our members. Our chemotherapy infusion center is staffed with competent and caring individuals and we have a fully equipped radiation treatment facility located in Rohnert Park.
visit the Kaiser Oncology website >>

National Cancer Survivors Day

The annual National Cancer Survivors Day is generally the first Sunday of June.
To find out more about this annual event call your local American Cancer Society Office call 707-545-6720, Option #3
*Note: The 2008 event will be on Sunday June 8, 2008.
visit the National Cancer Survivors Day website >>

Solano County


Women's Cancer Awareness Group

Monthly Education & Empowerment Program to support women affected by cancer.
WCA Events Calendar

Northbay Cancer Center

visit Northbay Cancer Center's website >>

Lady Mt. Carmel Support Group People Helping People

A weekly gathering at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Fairfield on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
For more information, call 707-422-7767

Faith In Action

Provides care to the frail and the elderly.
visit the Faith in Action website >>

National Cancer Survivors Day

The annual National Cancer Survivors Day is the first Sunday of June.
To find out more about this annual event call your local American Cancer Society Office at 707-425-5006 Option #3
visit the Cancer Survivors Day website >>

Marin County


Comfort Zone – Ovarian Cancer Support

A monthly gathering of ovarian cancer survivors that meets for lunch in Marin County.
For more information, please contact Dee Moss at 415-435-9665

National Cancer Survivors Day

The annual National Cancer Survivors Day is the first Sunday of June.
To find out more about this annual event call your local American Cancer Society Office at 415-454-8464, Option #3

Ovarian Cancer


Ovarian Cancer National Alliance

visit the Ovarian Cancer Center National Alliance website >>

Ovarian Cancer Groups in California

The following groups are all Partner Member’s of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

Northern California

North Bay Area: Solano / Sonoma / Marin Counties

Women's Cancer Awareness Group
P.O. Box 5115, Petaluma, CA 94955-5115
Phone: 707-481-5640
Website: www.WCAGroup.net

Central California

Stockton / Modesto

Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California
3900 Pelandale Avenue, Suite 420, PMB 336, Modesto, CA 95356
Phone: 209-567-3112

Southern California

Los Angeles

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California
P.O. Box 40035, Studio City, CA 91614
Phone: 818-985-0288

Orange County

Ovarian Cancer Orange County Alliance
P.O. Box 27596, Anaheim, CA 92809
Phone: 714-974-0697

Southern California

OASIS of Southern California
P.O. Box 6100, Moreno Valley, CA 92554-6100
Phone: 909:725-3459


Gynecologic Cancer


Women’s Cancer Network

Phone:  312-644-6610
visit the Women's Cancer Network website >> This site offers a risk assessment survey, with detailed results.  Information about how to find a doctor near you and current gynecologic cancer information.

Ovarian Cancer National AllianceOvarian Cancer National Alliance

Mission: To conquer ovarian cancer by uniting individuals and organizations in a national movement.
*Note: The Women's Cancer Awareness Group is a Partner Member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
visit the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance website >>

 

Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention

Cervical Cancer prevention programs in developing countries.
Phone:  212-561-8000
visit the Alliance for Cervical Cancer Prevention website >>

American Social Health Association

National HPV and Cervical Cancer prevention resource center.  
Phone:  919-361-8400  
visit the American Social Health Association website >>

Make the Commitment

HPV and Cervical Cancer prevention resource center.  
visit the Make the Commitment website >>

Hereditary Cancer


FORCE:  Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

visit the FORCE website >>

National Society of Genetic Counselors

visit the National Society of Genetic Counselors website >>

Financial Resources


American Cancer Society

Provides some assistance with rides to medical appointments. They also have a wonderful program called “Look Good, Feel Better” that helps with hats & wigs and skin care.
visit the American Cancer Society website >>

Cancer Care

Cancer Care is a national nonprofit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer.
visit the Cancer Care website >>

Ovarian Cancer Foundation for Living

Provides financial assistance to ovarian cancer survivors and their families.
visit the Ovarian Cancer Foundation for Living website >>

Clinical Research Trials


National Cancer Institute
visit the National Cancer Institute website
National Cancer Institute - Community Clinical Oncology Program, CCOP
visit the National Cancer Institute website >>
National Institutes of Health
visit the National Institutes of Health website >>
Northwestern University, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
visit the Northwestern University website >>
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
visit the Evanston Northwestern Healthcare website >>

General Cancer Information


National Institutes of Health
visit the National Institutes of Health website >>
American Cancer Society
visit the American Cancer Society website >>
National Cancer Institute
visit the National Cancer Institute website >>
Clinical Trials Information
visit the Clinical Trials Information website
National Library of Medicine
visit the National Library of Medicine website >>
visit the Medline Plus website >>
National Cancer Institute
visit the National Cancer Institute website >>
Clinical Trials Information
visit the Clinical Trials Information website >>
National Cervical Cancer Coalition
visit the National Cervical Cancer Coalition website >>
Cancer Services at Sutter Health
visit the Cancer Services at Sutter Health website >>
FORCE:  Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
visit the Facing Our Risk website >>
Richard A. Bloch Cancer Foundation
visit the Richard A. Bloch Cancer Foundation website >>
Lance Armstrong Foundation
visit the Live Strong website >>
Cure Magazine (Cancer Updates, Research & Education) offers free subscriptions and online subscriptions.
visit the Cure Magazine website >>
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Phone:  877-NCCS-YES (877-622-7937)
visit the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship website >>

Toll-Free Help Lines


NCI:  800-4CANCER (422-6237)

Help finding clinical trials, genetic counselors, and the most current cancer information.

FORCE: 866-824-RISK (7475)

For families affected by hereditary ovarian and breast cancer

 

 

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