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Breast Cancer Support Services:
These services are for women with breast cancer.
- 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
- Breast Cancer Mentor Program
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.
- Lymphedema Clinic
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.
- A Lady’s Touch
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.
- Integrative/Holistic Medicine Including Massages, Nutrition, Guided Imagery and Other Services
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.
- Marin General Hospital's Nutrition Counseling Service
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.
- Art Activities for Healing
Periodic workshops focused on card making, scrap-booking, healing art, and other creative activities.
- Self-Image Enhancement
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.
- Knitting Circle for Squares
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.
- Art & Imagery Support Groups
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.
- "Moving On" Breast Cancer Support Group for Women Who Have Completed Treatment
An opportunity to explore similar issues and concerns with others who have completed treatment. This is an ongoing drop in support group.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 1st Floor Conference Room, 1350 S. Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae
Free, registration encouraged.
Call Jane Kraft, MSW, at (415) 925-7787.
- 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.
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.
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Equine Facilitated Therapy is a popular choice for many breast cancer patients.
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