Breast Cancer Support Services:
These services are for women with breast cancer.
Please see monthly calendar for dates and times.
- Nurse Navigator: An advocate and guide for breast cancer patients. Learn all about the caring support offered by our Nurse Navigators.
- Equine Facilitated Therapy Program (Healing with Horses)
- Walking Program
- Mentoring Program
- Multilingual Volunteers
- Breast Self-Exam Training
- Marilyn's Fund (patient financial support)
- Cancer Resource & Recovery Center
Look Good...Feel Better is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women in active cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment.
I Can Cope resources - Pre-Surgery Meeting: Prepare for Breast Surgery
A group for women preparing for surgery. Meets every Thursday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30.p.m.
Location: Cancer Resource & Recovery Center. The Atrium, 1350 South Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae.
An opportunity to prepare for Breast Surgery, including Guided Imagery Instruction and Practice with Susan Ezra and Cindi Cantril.
Call 925-6327 to register.
One-on-one matching of a new patient with someone who has survived breast cancer and wants to help a new patient.
Call 415-925-7920 for more information.
Physical therapists who have expertise in treating lymphedema (arm swelling) through exercise, compression and manual lymph drainage (MLD). Ask your doctor for a referral. By appointment only. Please call Deborah Lennon, MPH, at
(415) 925-7299 for appointments and information.
Visit the Cancer Resource and Recovery Center on the first floor of 1350 S. Eliseo Drive for a referral or contact the store for a personal consultation. Consultations by appointment only.
Call (415) 454-6058.
The Institute for Health and Healing provides a variety of integrative care options, such as massage, nutrition and guided imagery, focused specifically for cancer patients.
This service is offered to all MCI cancer patients. Marin General Hospital's Nutrition Counseling Service offers personalized nutrition counseling for interested individuals. Services cover the full spectrum of nutritional concerns from general nutrition topics to specialty areas, including Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease.
The Oncology Dietitian specializes in the nutritional care of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. She is available to meet with patients and family members to discuss nutrition concerns and develop individualized strategies for optimizing nutrition during any phase of cancer care. There is a fee for this service, based upon the length of the consultation. Please check with your insurance company regarding coverage for nutrition counseling prior to scheduling your appointment.
To schedule an appointment, please call the MGH Dietitian's Office at (415) 925-7378, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Please specify that you would like to meet with the Oncology Dietitian.
Periodic workshops focused on card making, scrap-booking, healing art, and other creative activities.
Periodic, free programs offering demonstrations of scarf tying, make-up application, and fashion updates. Look for workshop announcements in the Breast Cancer Resource Center newsletter, and the Breast Cancer Resource Center's program schedules. Call 415-925-7920 for more information.
A casual group for cancer patients, their caregivers and loved ones of any age. Taught by Martha Auld who will help beginners cast on and share tips with seasoned knitters.
Ongoing, 1st and 3rd Mondays 5:00p.m. to 6:30p.m.
Breast Cancer Resource Center
1350 South Eliseo Drive, Lobby Floor, Greenbrae.
Pre-registration is required. Call Marth Auld at (415) 435-2946.
No group fee. Knitting starter kits (fun and loaded with goodies!) are available for $15 each.
These groups use the power of Guided Imagery, creative exploration and shared experiences to help enhance healing.
Drop in, free of charge.
Institute of Health & Healing Meeting Room
5 Bon Air Road, Bldg. D, Larkspur
Call (415) 925-7624 for more information.Breast Cancer Support Groups: These groups are offered exclusively to women with Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer Support Group for Women in Treatment
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Resource Center - Lobby Level, 1350 S. Eliseo, Greenbrae
Free, registration encouraged.
Call Cindi Cantril, RN at (415) 925-7864.
- Lymphedema Information and Support Group
For women diagnosed with lymphedema. An opportunity to exchange and gain information about lymphedema.
Second Monday of every month, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cancer Resource and Recovery Center, first floor, 1350 S. Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae
Free, registration encouraged.
Call Suzi Beatie at (415) 924-1699 or Diane Brandon at (415) 925-7920.
- Spring Art Card Workshop
The place to create collage note cards for CRRC. Play with beautiful papers, ribbons, and doodads while working creatively with friends. RSVP to jckraft@sbcglobal.net.
- Survivor’s Speakers Series
3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cancer Resource & Recovery Center. The Atrium, 1350 South Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae
Join us for lecture and discussion about healthy eating to support a healthy immune system and help and control weight after treatment. Registration necessary; please call 925-7920.
- Women’s Support Group: Living Well with Metastasis
With a focus on spiritual and emotional healing, we journey together to enhance our lives. The group creates a safe environment for sharing.
Meets on Wednesdays 10:30 – 12:00pm, in the Cancer Resource & Recovery Center.
Registration is encouraged by contacting Cheryl Shohan at (415) 454-4017or Diane Brandon at (415) 925-7920
- Couples Group: Living with Life-Threatening Illness
A chance for couples to share experiences & insights, discover new ways to enhance the quality of life and learn to choose love over fear
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
7:00 – 9:00pm, in the Cancer Resource & Recovery Center.
Registration is encouraged by contacting Cheryl Shohan at (415) 454-4017or Diane Brandon at (415) 925-7920
- Support Group for Parents
Open to all parents facing the challenges of cancer treatment while raising children. We meet to gain support, discuss issues that arise and exchange wisdom.
For Your Partner: Support for partners of women with breast cancer.
- Man to Man Support Group www.marin-man-to-man.org
(for men whose partners have breast cancer)
Wednesdays 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Denny’s Restaurant, 5839 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera
Free, registration encouraged.
Call Marv at (415) 457-4479 or Woody at (415) 459-3434.
Equine Facilitated Therapy is a popular choice for many breast cancer patients.
Proud recipients of a To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation Grant