West Coast Cancer Connection
Nicki Pike
Free support groups for cancer patients and their loved ones. Our groups are positive and focused on solutions. Cancer can be depressing but a support group does not have to be. When you attend one of our groups you can expect: Information and education, Tips to help you navigate the "cancer maze" without going crazy, Inspiration and even humor, Great resources, and Meeting others who have traveled the same journey.
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Hoag Family Cancer Institute
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 772-2623 x7
Phone: (949) 764-5542
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Patty & George Cancer Center One Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Newly Diagnosed Cancer Orientation Class
Contact Information:
Phone: (800) 514-4624
Phone: (949) 976-4554 x2
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Hoag Family Cancer Institute, Patty & George Cancer Center Auditorium One Hoag Drive, Building 41
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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All newly diagnosed cancer patients are invited to attend this educational class designed and tailored to address the unique concerns of the newly diagnosed cancer patient. Feel free to bring an adult support person with you. Class Objectives: Strategies for managing and understanding the emotional stress experienced by patients and family members; and an introduction to support services, education, individual and family counseling, and resources available through Hoag and in the community. Registration is required: call (800) 514-4624 or visit www.hoag.org/education-events
Languages: English
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Greet The Day
Kim
Improving the quality of life for people affected by cancer through education, oncology massage and restorative bodywork.
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General Cancer Survivorship Series
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 734-6233
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1000 W. La Veta Ave.
Orange, CA 92868
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment
This group is open to anyone that has been diagnosed with cancer.
Pre-registration required.
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Wednesday
Frequency: Each ODD Month
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Preoperative Robotic Prostatectomy and Radiation Treatment Class
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 734-6237
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1000 W. La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment
This free class provides preoperative education to patients and their family prior to surgery for prostatectomy. Patients undergoing radiation treatment for their prostate disease will also be supported, as management and rehabilitation needs are very similar.
Registration Required: Enza Esposito-Nguyen, RN
Fee: No Fee
Day: First Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00pm
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Ginny's Shop - Appearance Center
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Ginny's Shop - Appearance Center and Boutique - specializes in products designed for patients undergoing cancer treatment and follow-up care. The shop's board-certified fitter provides individualized guidance on how to minimize and manage changes in appearance resulting from cancer treatment.
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Kristie's Foundation
Family Support
Kristie’s largest program is for families who have a child battling a critical illness and whose lives have been turned upside down by this crisis. They provide financial assistance and emotional support for the entire family.
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Kristie's Foundation
Peer-To-Peer Program
This program connects Kristie's teen and young adult volunteers with adolescents who have a life-threatening illness and are hospitalized or homebound, therefore removing them from their normal life as a teen. Peer-To-Peer bridges the gap and brings some normalcy into their lives. It allow the teens to hang out with kids their own age, play games, and just have fun!
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Padres Contra El Cancer
Provides assistance to families in Southern California who have a child with cancer. Services include counseling, case management, transportation assistance, grocery assistance, phone cards, meal coupons, and parking vouchers.
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Padres Contra El Cancer
Provides assistance to families in Southern California who have a child with cancer. Services include counseling, case management, transportation assistance, grocery assistance, phone cards, meal coupons, and parking vouchers.
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Padres Contra El Cancer
Provides assistance to families in Southern California who have a child with cancer. Services include counseling, case management, transportation assistance, grocery assistance, phone cards, meal coupons, and parking vouchers.
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Padres Contra El Cancer
Provides assistance to families in Southern California who have a child with cancer. Services include counseling, case management, transportation assistance, grocery assistance, phone cards, meal coupons, and parking vouchers.
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IMPACT Program
Provides free prostate cancer treatment to Californian men with little or no health insurance. The program also helps prostate cancer patients find a doctor or hospital where they can receive treatment, and provides counseling to prostate cancer patients and their families.
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Breast Cancer Solution
Provides temporary financial assistance to individuals living in select areas of Southern Caliornia who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer and are unable to meet their basic living expenses.
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Breast Cancer Angels
Provides several programs for people with breast cancer, living in Orange County. Monthly grants are available to help with prescription costs, rent, child care, food, utilities, transportation, co-payments,and hospice care. This organization also provides a scholarship for students who have a mother affected by breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Angels
Provides several programs for people with breast cancer, living in Orange County. Monthly grants are available to help with prescription costs, rent, child care, food, utilities, transportation, co-payments,and hospice care. This organization also provides a scholarship for students who have a mother affected by breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Angels
Provides several programs for people with breast cancer, living in Orange County. Monthly grants are available to help with prescription costs, rent, child care, food, utilities, transportation, co-payments,and hospice care. This organization also provides a scholarship for students who have a mother affected by breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Angels
Provides several programs for people with breast cancer, living in Orange County. Monthly grants are available to help with prescription costs, rent, child care, food, utilities, transportation, co-payments,and hospice care. This organization also provides a scholarship for students who have a mother affected by breast cancer.
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Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
The Andi Collins Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial support nationwide to individuals under the age of 25 who have been diagnosed with cancer, plan to attend/are attending college, and who demonstrate financial need
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Beckstrand Cancer Foundaion
Provides advocacy, counseling, and financial assistance to cancer patients and their families who live in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. A referral from an oncologist or social worker is required.
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U.S. Social Security Administration
For information on Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare benefits call or visit the webiste. The administration provides services in 16 languages.
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U.S. Social Security Administration
For information on Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare benefits call or visit the webiste. The administration provides services in 16 languages.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develoopment (HUD)
When facing foreclosure, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. They frequently have information on services and programs offered by government agencies as well as private and community organizations that offer assistance. They may also offer credit counseling. Services are usually free of charge. See webstie for a HUD-approved housing counseling agency near you.
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Together RX Access
Helps legal U.S. residents who are not eligible for Medicare, do not have drug coverage, and are within certain income levels to save approximately 25% - 40% on brand-name and generic prescription drugs.
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Surviving and Moving Forward: The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer
Assists cancer survivors ages 17-35 with their transition into post treatment life. This program distributes grants and scholarships in an effort to enable survivors to pursue their educational or professional goals.
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Sarcoma Alliance
Dedicated to extending and improving the lives of sarcoma patients through accurate, diagnosis, improved access to care, education, and support. The Alliance's Hand in Hand: The Suzanne R. Leider Memorial Assistance Fund provides financial assistance specifically for second opinion consultations by reimbursing travel expenses, phone bills, evaluaiton costs, and other directly related charges. Applications are available online.
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Rx Outreach
A patient assistance program that provides affordable medicines for those who qualify financially. Provides 90-day supplies of prescription medications for $20, $30, or $40, regardless of the number of pills your doctor prescribes per day. Help is available to people regardless of age or whether they use another discount medicine program or patient assistance program.
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Orange County Ronald McDonald House
The Orange County Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms provide a comforting "home away from home" for families with seriously ill children receiving treatment in Orange County hospitals. Since 1989, more than 10,000 families from all over California, the U.S. and other countries, have found a comfortable place to stay for several hours, days, weeks, months, and in some cases, over a year. The more restful environment of a Ronald McDonald House or Ronald McDonald Family Room rejuvenates family members, which helps them to better care for and assist their children during treatment.
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Patient Advocate Foundation Co-pay Relief Program
Provide direct co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to insured paients (including Medicare Part D beneficiaries) who qualify financially and medically. See webiste for list of covered cancer diagnoses.
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Patient Advocate Foundation Colorectal Care LIne
Provides limited financial grants to colorectal cancer patients for transportation reimbursement, temporary lodging, child care, and food costs associated with out-of-town treatment.
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Ginny's Shop
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 734-6264
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1010 W. La Veta Avenue Suite 105
Orange, CA 92868
St. Joseph Hospital
Ginny's Shop is an Appearance Center and Boutique specializing in products designed for patients undergoing cancer treatment and follow-up care. The shop's board-certified fitter provides individualized guidance on how to minimize and manage changes in appearance resulting from cancer treatment.
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Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(866) 316-8663 x167263
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Assists patients who cannot access the treatment they need because ofo out-of-pocket health care costs like deductibles, co-payments and co-insurance. Offers assistance with certain covered conditions, including anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and oncology cytoprotections. Call or check website for full listing of covered conditions and cancer diagnosis.
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HelpHOPELive
Provides fundraising assistance to cancer patients in need of tranplants. The Fund also provides limited financial assistance.
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National Patient Travel Center
Provides referrals and "how to get there" assistance for any patient needing to travel to a distant, specialized medical facility for evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
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National Marrow Donor Program
Serves patients in need of a life-saving bone marrow or cord blood cell transplant. Funds are available for co-payments and insurance premiums, unrelated donor searches, and out-of-pocket expenses, such as lodging, food and transportation, following a transplant.
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National Leukemia Research Association
Provides financial assistance to leukemia patients of all ages for x-ray therapy, chemotherapy, and leukemia drugs, as well as for laboratory fees associated with leukemia.
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National Brain Tumor Society
Provides financial assistance to eligible patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors for prescription co-pays and some medically related expenses.
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Miracle Flights for Kids
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 171-1800 x3591711
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Provides free air transportation to and from medical treatment facilities for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.
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National Association of Community Health Centers, Inc.
Provides a listing of local, nonprofit, and community-owned health care programs serving low-income and medically underserved urban and rural communities. To find a center location near you, visit the website and click on "Research and Data." Then click on "Find a Health Care Center."
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National Association for the Terminally Ill
Provides financial assistance to the children and families of terminally ill individuals whose life expectancy is two years or less. Funds cover day-to-day living expenses such as rent/mortgage, groceries, utilities and insurance.
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Myriad Reimbursment Assistance Program
Genetic Testing
Assists patients with health insurance billing and reimbursement issues for genetic testing through Myriad labs. They also offer testing at no charge to uninsured patients that meet specific financial and medical critera. Due to regulatory limitations, patients who are recipients of government funded programs or tohse that have any third-party insurance are not eligible to apply.
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Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF)
Raises money for lymphoma medical research and provides support and education for lymphoma patients and their families. Services include a patient-to-patient telephone network, library, and newsletter, and limited financial assistance for unreimbursed treatment expenses bases on availability of funds.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
If you have difficulties paying for your utilities, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program may be able to assist you with bill payments, an energy crisi, and weatherization and energy related home repairs. To apply, call the National Energy Assistance Referral project toll-free at the number provided to get the contact information for your local office.
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Life LIne Pilots
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 822-7972
Phone: (309) 697-6282
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Provides free flights to patients needing transportation to medical facilities far from their homes. Patients must have a financial need and must be ambulatory.
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Locks of Love
Provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 who are experience long-term hair loss due to a medical condition. Children receive hair prosthesis free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.
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Heavenly Hats Foundation
Contact Information:
Phone: (920) 434-4151 x1400
Phone: (920) 362-2668
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Provides free hats to cancer patients nationwide.
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Healthwell Founation
Addresses the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance premiums, co-payments, co-insurance, and other out-of-pocket health care costs. The foundation offers assistance only for specific diagnoses, as well as chemotherapy induced anemia and neutropenia. Please call or check website for an updated list of covered conditions.
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Govbenefits.gov
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 800-3334 x636
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An online database that contains information on government benefit programs. The user answers a series of questions which generates a list of programs that the user may be eligible to receive, along with information about how the user can apply.
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Kristy Lasch Miracle Foundation
Provides financial assistance for medical expenses to women under age 30 living with breast cancer.
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Corporate Angel Network, Inc.
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(866) 328-1313
Phone: (914) 328-1313
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Arranges free flights for cancer patients to treatment centers. The network uses the empty seats on corporate aircrafts flying on routine business. Patients are allowed only one adult companion; however, patients who are children may be accompanied by both parents.
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Chroic Disease Fund, Inc.
Provides co-payment assistance for pharmaceutical products to patients with private insurance or Medicare Part D. Patients who use a participating pharmacy can have their out-of-pocket expenses paid by the Fund directly to the pharmacy. Patients using non-participating pharmacies can submit receipts for reimbursement. Currently, only breast cancer, colon cancer, multiple myeloma and non-small cell lung cancer are covered. Check website for eligibility requirements and updates on covered conditions.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Provides extensive information on both Medicare and Medicaid.
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Chai Lifeline
Contact Information:
Phone: (310) 274-6331
Phone: 1(877) 374-6331
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West Coast Sohacheski Family Center 9701 West Pico Blvd., #120
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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Offers several programs for families in the Jewish community who are affected by childhood cancer. Services include case management, counseling, camps, and some financial assistance grants for non-medical expenses.
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Cancer Survivors Fund
Provides college scholarships and financial assistance for prosthetic limbs to young adult survivors of cancer.
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Cancer Survivors Fund
Provides college scholarships and financial assistance for prosthetic limbs to young adult survivors of cancer.
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
Provides financial assistance for patients ages 14-40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Grants are awarded to cover co-payments, rent/mortgage, transportation, car insurance, repairs, and groceries.
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
Provides financial assistance for patients ages 14-40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Grants are awarded to cover co-payments, rent/mortgage, transportation, car insurance, repairs, and groceries.
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Brenda Mehling Cancer Fund
Contact Information:
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24152 Lyons Avenue Suite 157
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Provides financial assistance for patients ages 14-40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Grants are awarded to cover co-payments, rent/mortgage, transportation, car insurance, repairs, and groceries.
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Brenda Mehlin Cancer Fund
Provides financial assistance for patients ages 14-40 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Grants are awarded to cover co-payments, rent/mortgage, transportation, car insurance, repairs, and groceries.
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Alliance of Claims Assistance Professionals (ACAP)
Works with cliets to ensure that they receive all the health insurance benefits to which they are entitled. Claims assistance professionals provide education about benefits and options and act as liaisons between patients, insurance companies and health care providers.
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Air Charity Network
Formerly Angel Flight America, this organization provides free flights to people in need of medical treatment. Call or visit the Air Charity Network website to find the contact information for an affiliate in your area.
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No Wooden Nickels
MedStart-5
MedStart-5 was created to offer support to deserving cancer patients
currently in active treatment
who are in need of assistance with indirect or out-of-pocket expenses to continue treatment and aid in basic daily needs. Instead of a standard formula to calculate the amont of assistance provided, each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This method was chosen by NWN as a benefit to the patient as we recognize that each family's situation is unique.
Award amounts also vary however, a patient may apply once per year. The award cap is set each year by our board of directors for some of the following:
- Transportation to/from medical facilities
- Doctors co-payments
- Meals during treatment
- Special clothing
- Special medical equipment
- Lab testing
- and much more
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The Bone Marrow Foundation
The Patient Aid Program provides funding to help cover the costs of donor searches, compatibility testing, bone marrow harvesting, medications, home and child care services, medical equipment, transportation, cord blood banking, housing costs and other expenses associated with the transplant. Health insurance often does not cover these vital support services, and many patients cannot afford them on their own.
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Lazarex Cancer Foundation
Lazarex Cancer Foundation builds a bridge to hope, dignity and life for cancer patients and their families. They provide financial assistance to defray the costs associated with patient participation in FDA clinical trials.
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Hospice of Saddleback Valley
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 460-1600
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24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Hospice of Saddleback Valley offers an interdisciplinary team of physicians, registered nurses, social workers, spiritual care counselors, home health aides and trained volunteers. The professionals provide physical, emotional and spiritual support and each team member plays a unique role in caring for hospice patients. Hospice is a home-centered philosophy that affirms life by making a person’s final days meaningful. It focuses on providing comfort care to the terminally ill. Hospice neither hastens nor promotes death, but eases the transition, comforting both the individual and their family.
Languages: Call for information.
Fee: Call for information.
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Women's Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-7255
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24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
One meeting a month is dedicated to sharing the support and the other meeting focuses on education, nutrition, frequently asked questions, cancer research and more. Call for additional information.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Frequency: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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The Center for Advanced Wound Healing
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-3309
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
The Wound Center at Saddleback Memorial uses a variety of clinical treatments, debridement, medicines, dressings and support services to treat problem wounds, which has proven highly effective in facilitating the healing process. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a healing tool unique to the center. These noninvasive treatments provide 100% oxygen to promote an optimum healing opportunity. While breathing pure oxygen, the patient's blood plasma becomes saturated, carrying 20 to 30 times the normal amount of oxygen to the body's tissue, allowing the body's natural wound healing mechanisms (which are oxygen dependent) to function more efficiently.
Languages: Call for additional information.
Fee: Call for additional information.
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Lymphedema Clinic
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-7040
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Saddleback Memorial offers a lymphedema program that focuses on education and early identification of problems. The program includes patient education, early intervention, constant compression garments, sleeves, or gauntlets, manual lymph drainage (the patient is massaged to remove fluid), compression bandaging, which helps stimulate the body’s own drainage routine, decongestive exercise, such as range of motion routines, and home exercise routines.
Languages: Call for additional information.
Fee: Call for additional information.
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MemorialCare Cancer Institute
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 837-4500
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24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
MemorialCare Cancer Institute specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: Call for information.
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Cancer Risk and Prevention Program
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-7201
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24451 Calle de La Louisa, Ste. 200
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Cancer genetic counseling can help anyone who is concerned about a personal or family history of cancer to gain a greater understanding of their individual and family risks and cancer prevention strategies.
Languages: English – Translation Services Available
Fee: Typically covered by insurance.
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Wellness Program
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-7255
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24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Saddleback Memorial offers many wellness programs including nutrition counseling, low cost screenings and a fully equipped gym. The Fitness First Gym and exercise program provides personalized fitness instruction in a fully equipped gym, which includes weight machines and cardiovascular equipment. The program can help you maintain or improve your fitness level while increasing endurance and muscle tone.
Languages: English
Fee: Call for information.
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Early Lung Cancer Screening
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-3573
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24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
This screening program is designed to find possible lung cancers in patients with one or more risk factors. Lung cancer is one of leading causes of mortality in this country, killing more than 159,000 people per year. Using low dose spiral computed tomography (Spiral CT), radiation exposure is reduced and the imaging is more sensitive than a routine x-ray. We anticipate finding more lung cancer cases at an earlier stage to improve survival outcomes.
Languages: English
Fee: This is offered for a cash price to any person with qualifying risk factors.
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Transitions for Women
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-3642
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23961 Calle Magdalena, Suite 300
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Transitions for Women is open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. It provides a comfortable and highly personalized setting in which women can learn about and try breast forms, specialized garments and other items to meet their specific medical needs. Transitions provides wigs, scarves, turbans and more. Compression garments are also available for women with lymphedema. Transitions for Women offers Look Good--Feel Better a program sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
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Bereavement Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 460-1600
Saddleback Valley Hospice
This group is for people who have experienced the lost of a loved one. For information on the meeting time and location, please call Saddleback Valley Hospice
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Tuesday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: Call for additional info -
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Un Paso a la Vez
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 365-2273 x5
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26732 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 171C
Mission Viejo, CA 92961
Mission Women’s Wellness Center
Encuentren fuerza y esperanza con otras sobrevivientes… antes, durante y después del tratamiento
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Primer lunes de cada mes
Frequency: Mensual
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00 p.m.
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Therapeutic Recovery Program for Women Cancer Survivors
Healing Odyssey, Inc.
Offers a weekend of opportunities to learn self-healing tools and new coping skills to empower women to meet the challenges of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Through experiential learning, trust building, team work, and self-exploration activities, women learn tools to regain a sense of personal power.
Languages: English
Fee: $299 - Financial Assistance Based on Need
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Cancer Survivors Network
American Cancer Society
Interactive on-line community for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Provides opportunities to give and receive support from others who have faced or are currently facing cancer.
Languages: English and Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Women to Women (W2W)
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 751-5805
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17150 Newhope Street Suite 502
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation
For more information, call Khanh Ly Carolyn Nguyen.
Fee: No Fee
Day: Last Saturday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 11:00am - 1 p.m.
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Support Connection
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 378-7950
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11181 Brookhurst Avenue Suite 4300
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange Coast Memorial Hospital
A general support group for women diagnosed with any cancer that are in active treatment.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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Thyroid Cancer Survivors Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 822-6080
Phone: (714) 968-5099
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4000 W. Pacific Coast Highway Bldg. 41, 2nd Level, Conference Room A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Hoag Cancer Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Saturday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Education and Support
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 722-6237
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One Hoag Drive Cancer Center Conference Room A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Hoag Cancer Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 4th Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 12:30 - 2:00pm
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Spanish Speaking Support Group for Individuals Caring for Loved Ones with Cancer
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 764-6591
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1943 Orange Avenue Annex B (Across from St. Joachim's Church)
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Hoag Hospital and St. Joachim's Church
Contacta con Angelica Norman para obtener información sobre la fecha y hora.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Salud de Mujer - Catholic Charities Spanish Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 347-9601
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31522 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Grupo de apoyo y talleres para la mujer latina en alto riesgo o con cáncer del seno.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Cada Jueves
Frequency: Semanal
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program - Spanish
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 227-2345
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1000 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Thursday
Frequency: Every Other Odd Month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Entre Amigos Cancer Support Group en Espanol
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Este grupo ayuda a los pacientes y a sus familias a sobrellevar mejor al diagnóstico de cáncer, a través del apoyo, educación y actividades sociales.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Cuarto Jueves
Frequency: Mensual
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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Hispanas Sobrevivendo el Cancer
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 364-1400 x5132
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31411 La Matanza Street Suite B
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92575
CHEC Family Resource Center
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Cuarto Miércoles
Frequency: Mensual
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Grupo de Apoyo Para Mujeres de Ginecologia Oncologia
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-7934
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101 The City Drive
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Apoyo y educación para mujeres con cáncer ginecológicos.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Tercer Miércoles
Frequency: Mensual
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Thrive Not Survive Support Group - Spanish
Sunflower Gardens
This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information, get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", just let off steam and receive encouragement.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
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Prostate Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 378-7950
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18111 Brookhurst Street Suite 4300
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange Coast Memorial Hospital
This group provides supportive discussion and educational information for prostate cancer patients, family members and friends.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Prostate Cancer Support Group Meetings
Contact Information:
Phone: (951) 545-1616
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838 N. Euclid First Presbyterian Church
Fullerton, CA 92832
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Prostate Forum of Orange County
Open to newly diagnosed and advanced/recurrent patients.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 4th Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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Prostate Cancer Support Group Meetings
Contact Information:
Phone: (951) 545-1616
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838 N. Euclid First Presbyterian Church
Fullerton, CA 92832
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Prostate Forum of Orange County
Open to newly diagnosed patients.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Prostate Education and Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 722-6237
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Cancer Center Auditorium
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Hoag Cancer Center
A special group for patients with prostate cancer who are undergoing a complex, multi-modality treatment plan. Pre-registration is required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Prostate Cancer Education Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Tuesday
Frequency: Each EVEN Month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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When the Woman You Love Has Cancer: An Online Forum for Husbands/Partners
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-5235
Get Directions
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Support for husbands and partners of wives and significant others diagnosed with cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Support Group for Male Partners of Women with Breast Cancer - For Men Only
The Office of Therapy Associates
Come find out what other men are experiencing and how they are coping with the caregiver role during diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. First meeting January 12, 2012 and every other Thursday afterward.
Languages: English
Fee: $20 per session
Day: Every Other Thursday
Frequency: Biweekly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m
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Lung Cancer Educational Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Thursday
Frequency: Each EVEN Month
Time: 6:00 - 8 p.m.
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Lung Cancer Education and Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 722-6237
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Cancer Center Auditorium
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Hoag Cancer Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Lung Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 218-2800
Get Directions
24932 Veterans Way Hibiscus B
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Norman P. Murray Community Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Last Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Liver Disease Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
For patients and families with hepatitis or other liver disease, and cancer in the liver. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Each ODD Month
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 751-5805
Get Directions
11770 Warner Avenue Suite 113
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation
Call for meeting date.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Sunday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 2:00 - 4 p.m.
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Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 452-2873
Get Directions
101 The City Drive North Building 3, Room 101
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Patients, family members, and friends are encouraged to join us.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 7:00 - 9 p.m.
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South Orange County Blood Cancer Family Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(888) 535-9300 x5640
Phone: (714) 481-5640
Get Directions
26726 Crown Valley Parkway Conference Center, Room A
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Mission Hospital
Designed exclusively for adult patients, their families, and friends with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma or MDS. Facilitated by Gabriel Carabulea, MD and Gail Stephens, RN, MBA
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(888) 535-9300 x5640
Phone: (714) 481-5640
Get Directions
765 The City Drive South Suite 260
Orange, CA 92868
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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society / Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
Facilitated by Grace Mucci, PhD and Rebecca Gorban, MSW
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 722-6237
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Cancer Center Auditorium, Conference Room A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Hoag Cancer Center
An 8-week series support group for patients and their family or support persons that have cancers of the Head & Neck (ears, mouth, nose, sinus, throat, and thyroid areas). Registration is required: (800) 400-4624 or visit www.hoag.org/education-events. For more information, call Sandy Pollet, RN, OCN at (949) 764-1804.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Every Monday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 734-6238
Get Directions
1000 W. La Veta Avenue Pre-Registration Required
Orange, CA 92868
View Website
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-5235
Get Directions
101 The City Drive 3rd Floor Lobby
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Grupo de Apoyo Para Mujeres de Ginecologia Oncologia
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-7934
Get Directions
101 The City Drive
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Apoyo y educación para mujeres con cáncer ginecológicos.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Tercer Miércoles
Frequency: Mensual
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Gynecologic Cancers Educational Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Pre-registration required
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 4th Wednesday
Frequency: Each EVEN Month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Gynecological Cancer Support Group - Women Helping Women
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 722-6237
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Conference Room A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Hoag Cancer Center
Focuses on the unique concerns faced by women with gynecologic cancers.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Look Good…Feel Better Program
American Cancer Society
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur.
Fee: No Fee
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Colorectal Cancer Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Pre-registration required
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Vietnamese Family Caregiver Support Group
Acacia Adult Day Services
This group includes social time, interesting topics for discussion and information sharing activities.
Languages: Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Thrive Not Survive Support Group - Spanish
Sunflower Gardens
This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information, get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", just let off steam and receive encouragement.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.
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Thrive Not Survive Support Group - Orange
Park Plaza
This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information, get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", just let off steam and receive encouragement.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Thrive Not Survive Support Group - Laguna Woods
Regency at Renaissance
This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information, get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", just let off steam and receive encouragement.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Thrive Not Survive Support Group - Brea
St. Jude Center for Rehabilitation and Wellness
This group is for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one. The goals are to provide a safe environment where people can share information, get confirmation that their feelings are "normal", just let off steam and receive encouragement.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Vietnamese Breast Cancer Support Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 539-9999
Get Directions
14221 Euclid Street Suite H
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic
Languages: Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
Day: Last Friday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Patient Mentors
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 838-5253
Phone: (714) 401-6495
Hope Wellness Center
A program to partner women who have already been treated for breast cancer with women who are newly diagnosed. These mentors answer non-medical questions and assist the patient through her journey.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 999-6184
Get Directions
1211 W. La Palma Avenue Suite 104
Anaheim, CA 92801
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
For additional information, contact Erika Jewell, facilitator.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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The Journey: Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 378-7950
Get Directions
9900 Talbert Avenue Conference Rooms A, B, & C
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange Coast Memorial Hospital
This is a special group for women at any stage of the breast cancer experience, as well as their female family members and friends. This group provides educational information, supportive discussion and embraces vital breast cancer issues and concerns.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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Thrivers Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 755-8122
Get Directions
33 Creek Atria Golden Creek
Irvine, CA 92604
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 4th Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 7:00 p.m. -
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Sisters Connecting - Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 507-0338
Get Directions
17231 17th Street
Tustin, CA 92780
The Green Foundation
Support group is held at Mimi's Café.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 4th Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
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Young Women's Thriving and Surviving Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-7057
Get Directions
2100 Medical Plaza Drive 4th Floor Conference Room
Irvine, CA 92604
An educational support group for women ages 18 - 45
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Educational Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This group is open to women of all ages who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and their significant other who would like to meet with others on the same journey. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Thursday
Frequency: Each EVEN Month
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Educational Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This group is open to women of all ages who have been diagnosed with bresat cancer and their significant other who would like to connect with others on the same journey. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Wednesday
Frequency: Each EVEN Month
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Young Women's Breast Cancer Educational Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 401-6495
Get Directions
2900 Bristol Street Building G, #103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hope Wellness Center
An educational and support meeting for young women in all stages of breast cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-7255
Get Directions
24401 Calle de la Louisa Suite 200
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Breast Care Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Metastatic and Recurrent Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 365-2273
Phone: (714) 255-9935
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26732 Crown Valley Parkway 1st Floor
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mission Hospital Women's Wellness Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 764-5542
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Hoag Cancer Auditorium
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Hoag Cancer Center
Pre-registration required
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.
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Evening Breast Cancer Support Group
St. Jude Medical Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Evening Breast Cancer Educational Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 401-6495
Get Directions
2900 Bristol Street Building G, #103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hope Wellness Center
An educational and support meeting for women in all stages of breast cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 892-5812
Get Directions
19011 Magnolia Street Pacific Premier Bank
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
An educational and support meeting for women in all stages of breast cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Every Tuesday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 12:00 - 2 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (562) 799-3131
Get Directions
10909 Oak Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Los Alamitos Youth Center
Carol Borowick
Group Facilitator
The Cancer Support Foundation
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd and 4th Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Breast Cancer Support Group - A Step At A time
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 365-2273 x4
Get Directions
26726 Crown Valley Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mission Hospital
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd and 4th Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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"In Your Genes" Network of BRCA Mutation Carriers
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This program is for patients newly diagnosed with a BRCA gene mutation, who would like to be connected with someone who has been there. Contact Lindsay Warner, Genetic Counselor, to be connected to one of our BRCA peer support providers.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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Brain Tumor Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 764-5542
Get Directions
Hoag Conference Center One Hoag Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Hoag Hospital
For adults with brain tumors and their support persons.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 3:00 - 5 p.m.
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Brain Tumor Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 734-6279
Phone: (714) 734-6238
Get Directions
1000 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
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The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
For patients, families, and caregivers of those diagnosed with tumors of the brain. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Each ODD Month
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
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Brain Tumor Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-8609
Get Directions
101 The City Drive 4th Floor Conference Room
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Group for individuals diagnosed with a brain tumor and those who support them.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7 p.m.
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Brain Tumor Patient and Family Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 446-7182
Get Directions
2151 N. Harbor Blvd. Room 3138
Fullerton, CA 92835
St. Jude Medical Center
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Bereavement Support Group
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This support group is for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one. Our group assists individuals in expressing, understanding, and coping with their loss. Call for specific dates and additional information.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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Bereavement Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 573-3340
Get Directions
200 S. C Street
Tustin, CA 92780
City of Tustin
This group is designed for anyone dealing with grief.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Friday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 2:00 - 3 p.m.
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Cancer Bereavement Support Group
Hoag Cancer Center
A group for adults who have lost someone to cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Every Thursday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
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Transitions / Bereavement Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 378-7950
Get Directions
18111 Brookhurst Street Suite 4300
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange Coast Memorial Hospital
This group provides support to adults who have recently lost a loved one to cancer.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Bereavement specialists provide grief and loss support, memorial services and other forms of support for patients’ loved ones and community members. Call for additional information.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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Entre Amigos Cancer Support Group en Espanol
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Este grupo ayuda a los pacientes y a sus familias a sobrellevar mejor al diagnóstico de cáncer, a través del apoyo, educación y actividades sociales.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: Cuarto Jueves
Frequency: Mensual
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m.
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Look Good…Feel Better Program
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 378-7600
Get Directions
18111 Brookhurst Street Suite 4300
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Orange Coast Memorial Hospital
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Call for program date and time.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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Look Good…Feel Better Program - Vietnamese
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 966-8022
Get Directions
17100 Euclid at Warner
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
Frequency: Quarterly
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Look Good…Feel Better Program
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 227-2345
Get Directions
2151 N. Harbor Blvd. Room 3138
Fullerton, CA 92835
St. Jude Medical Center
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Friday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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"In Your Shoes" Family of Cancer Survivors
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This program is for newly diagnosed patients going through the journey of cancer who would like to be connected to someone who has already walked in their shoes. Contact Social Work to be connected to one of our cancer survivors.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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I Can Cope
American Cancer Society
Interactive classes for patients and caregivers offered over the phone facilitated by health care professionals that provide information and peer support. Topics include pain, fatigue, nutrition, communication, intimacy, finances, side effects and more.
Languages: English, Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Circle of Sharing
American Cancer Society
On-line tool to help patients learn about their diagnosis, receive suggestions for coping, search for local support resources and share updates with loved ones.
Languages: English, Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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South Orange County Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 458-1755
Get Directions
24521 Moulton Parkway Grace Hills Church
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
For adult men and women with all types of cancer. For additional information, contact Joyce Carlson.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd and 4th Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 11:00 a.m. -
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Cancer Diagnosis and Beyond
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 979-1408
Get Directions
11190 Warner Avenue Suite 112
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 452-7255
Get Directions
24451 Health Center Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 401-6495
Get Directions
2900 Bristol Street Building G, #103
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hope Wellness Center
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Wednesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 227-2345
Get Directions
101 The City Drive South 4th Floor Conference Room
Orange, CA 92868
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 4th Monday
Frequency: Every Other Month
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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HOPE Cancer Patient and Family Support Group
St. Jude Medical Center
This group is for patients with any type of cancer and features a special breakout group for friends and family.
Day: 2nd and 4th Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 261-9446
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Conference Room A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Hoag Cancer Center
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 2nd Monday
Frequency: Every Other Month
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Live Well With Cancer
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 365-2273
Phone: (714) 543-3200
Get Directions
26726 Crown Valley Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mission Hospital
General cancer support group for patients and families, in partnership with The Wellness Community, West L.A.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st and 3rd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program - Spanish
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 227-2345
Get Directions
1000 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Thursday
Frequency: Every Other Odd Month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
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Look Good, Feel Better Program - English
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 227-2345
Get Directions
1000 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
An American Cancer Society sponsored free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments that teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques, to help deal with appearance changes that may occur. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 1st Monday
Frequency: Every Other Even Month
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Chinese General Cancer Support Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 560-8877
Get Directions
20 Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604
Lakeview Senior Center
Languages: Chinese
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Saturday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Kids Konnected
Support groups providing friendship, understanding, education, and support to children who have a parent with cancer, or have lost a parent to cancer.
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Kids Konnected
Brea Community Center
Day: 4th Tuesday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Kids Konnected
Mission Hospital Women's Wellness Center
Day: 2nd and 4th Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Kids Konnected
Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Day: 1st and 3rd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Hospice Care of California
Hospice Care of California is program of palliative support services providing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Physician supervised staff and volunteers offer support to patients so that their final days may be spent with dignity in whatever setting is appropriate for their care. Our “We Honor Veterans” program coordinates Medicare and VA benefits and addresses the unique needs of military veterans and their families.
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog
Fee: Medicare, Medi-Cal, CalOptima, Private Insurance
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Accredited Nursing Care
Provides personal care services to help seniors remain safe in their homes. By assisting with activities of daily living (ambulation/transfers, bathing, meal preparation, cleaning), we enhance our clients’ quality of life.
Languages: English, Korean, Spanish
Fee: Hourly Rate
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Wig and Hat Program
Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
We offer hats, wigs, scarves and turbans, free of charge, to women who have lost their hair during breast cancer treatment and cannot afford them otherwise. Most of the wigs are brand new and are fitted in a comfortable setting by our caring and experienced staff.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Wig Bank
Contact Information:
Phone: 18002345
American Cancer Society
Provides free wigs to female cancer patients at locations in Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Orange coast Memorial Hospital. Call for an appointment.
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Palliative Care Services
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
The palliative care team at UC Irvine Medical Center provides assistance to patients by attaining the highest-possible quality of life throughout every stage of their illness. The team applies a wide variety of clinical techniques to address medical, emotional, and social needs important to their patients and their families.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: Call for additional information.
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Hospice Care of California
Hospice Care of California is program of palliative support services providing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care for those with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Physician supervised staff and volunteers offer support to patients so that their final days may be spent with dignity in whatever setting is appropriate for their care. Our “We Honor Veterans” program coordinates Medicare and VA benefits and addresses the unique needs of military veterans and their families.
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog
Fee: Medicare, Medi-Cal, CalOptima, Private Insurance
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Cleaning for A Reason
Provides free house cleaning for women undergoing chemotherapy. Once per month for four months, while undergoing treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in the patient’s zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help.
Fee: No Fee
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Accredited Nursing Care
Provides personal care services to help seniors remain safe in their homes. By assisting with activities of daily living (ambulation/transfers, bathing, meal preparation, cleaning), we enhance our clients’ quality of life.
Languages: English, Korean, and Spanish
Fee: Hourly Rate
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Skin Care During Cancer Treatment
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 764-5542
Designed for cancer patients. An educational class for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Call for additional information on dates and times.
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Meditation for Stress Reduction
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 764-5542
Designed for cancer patients. Participants learn and practice techniques to relax the mind and body to help reduce stress. Call for additional information on dates and times.
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Yogalates Mat Classes for Cancer Survivors
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This free exercise class is designed to help all cancer patients improve core strength, flexibility, balance and breath control. Please bring a towel, water and small mat, and wear exercise attire. Pre-registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Call for Information on Dates Thursday
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Tobacco Cessation Project
Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic
The Tobacco Cessation Project of Nhan Hoa Clinic collaborates with the Tobacco Use Prevention Program – Orange County Healthcare Agency in helping Orange County become tobacco free. We provide patients with educational information on tobacco, the skills to quit, and free quit kits and incentives. We also provide clients who are 18 years of age and over with a free six-week supply of nicotine patches if they part take in our free services.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Tobacco Cessation Program
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency to offer a variety of FREE tobacco cessation services for adults and youth. They include telephone counseling, two 45-minute seminars, 5 session series, and individual/telephone counseling. We also provide free nicotine patches for participants who complete one of the free services. Available while supplies last.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Quit Smoking Classes
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This program supplies the education and support to quit smoking for good.
Languages: English
Fee: Covered by insurance in most instances
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Yoga for Cancer Health
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 870-7537
Get Directions
2151 N. Harbor Blvd. Room 3138
Fullerton, CA 92835
St. Jude Medical Center
Day: Every Friday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
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Pilates for Cancer Patients
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 764-5542
Get Directions
One Hoag Drive Hoag Cancer Auditorium
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Hoag Cancer Center
Day: Every Thursday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
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Aerobics for Women Cancer Survivors
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 365-2273 x1
Phone: (310) 477-8557
Get Directions
26726 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Conference Center
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hosted by Team Survivor
All fitness levels welcome.
Day: Every Thursday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors
Contact Information:
Get Directions
201 N. Bradford Backs Building
Placentia, CA 92870
Day: Every Tuesday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 7:00 - 8 p.m.
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Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors
Contact Information:
Phone: (949) 365-2273 x1
Phone: (310) 477-8557
Get Directions
26726 Crown Valley Parkway Mission Conference Center
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Hosted by Team Survivor
Day: Every Tuesday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors
Contact Information:
Phone: (310) 477-8557
Get Directions
16100 Sand Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
The Cancer Center of Irvine
Day: Every Tuesday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Healthy Steps Exercise Group
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 992-3000 x2985
Get Directions
2151 N. Harbor Blvd. Room 3138
Fullerton, CA 92835
St. Jude Medical Center
This class is a program of exercise and movement to music specially designed for persons undergoing cancer treatment. Open to patients of all ages and all fitness levels to increase movement, reduce pain, improve energy, reduce risk of lymphedema and to have fun!
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Every Tuesday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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Relaxation and Visualization for Well-Being
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 542-8002
Get Directions
2151 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
St. Jude Medical Center
For patients, families and caregivers who are coping with cancer. Registration Required.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: 3rd Monday
Frequency: Monthly
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Dance Therapy for Cancer Survivors
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This free class is a fun approach to exercise that promotes a great connection between the mind and body. No dance experience needed. Please bring a towel and water and wear exercise attire. Registration Required
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
Day: Every Monday
Frequency: Weekly
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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Resource Center
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Resource Center for patients and family members provides free and confidential access to information on cancer care, cancer prevention and general wellness. The center is located on the first floor of the cancer center and is open M-F, 9am to 4 pm.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Patient Services
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society / Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
The LLS provides patients, families and health care professionals with the latest information on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, including family support groups, financial assistance, Back to School resources for children with cancer, the First Connection (buddy) program, disease-specific teleconferences and an outstanding website.
Languages: English and Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Cancer Detection Partnership
Orange County Health Care Agency
Free breast and cervical cancer education for women age 50 and older who have lower income and little or no health insurance. Classes available at various locations. Please contact Rhonda Folsom to schedule a class at your facility or for your group.
Languages: English and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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REACH US PATH for Women CEED
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 636-9095 x201
Get Directions
12900 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
View Website
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc. (OCAPICA)
REACH US PATH for Women is program that addresses breast and cervical cancer disparities among Asian and Pacific Islander women. We provide outreach, education, linkages to screening, navigation, interpreter services and linkages to support groups for the Chamorro, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Marshallese, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Thai, Tongan and Vietnamese communities.
Languages: English, Vietnamese, Hmong, Korean, Thai
Fee: No Fee
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Quit Smoking Classes
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This program supplies the education and support to quit smoking for good.
Languages: English
Fee: Covered by insurance in most instances
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Komen Fund for Breast Health Care
Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Affiliate provides breast health education and awareness presentations, linkage to free or low cost mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women and resources for breast cancer patients and survivors. We advocate on a local, state and federal level for fair laws that will impact breast cancer screening and treatment options for our community.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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BRCA Education and Network Series
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 734-6229 x1
Get Directions
1000 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
An opportunity for high risk patients to obtain valuable information and education from experts in the field while also networking with others who have BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. Held quarterly - Call for date and time.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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New Hope Crisis Hotline
New Hope is a volunteer counseling service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Volunteer Counselors are all trained to answer the telephones for people who are in need of a listening ear and defuse crisis situations. Counselors are also trained to give resource information. We do not provide one-on-one counseling services.
Languages: English and Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
Provides general counseling, grief counseling, and resource referral services to patients, people with cancer, family members and caregivers throughout the St. Joseph Hospital community.
Languages: English - Translation Services Available
Fee: No Fee
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 456-5325
Phone: (714) 456-8609
Get Directions
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
View Website
UC Irvine Medical Center
Learning you have a serious illness can be difficult enough. Many find that mental health counseling can help manage the complications that being a cancer patient can add to life. The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center has staff available to help manage distress as a cancer patient or family member.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Orange County Caregiver Resource Center
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 543-8312
Phone: (714) 446-5030
Get Directions
130 W. Bastanchury Road
Fullerton, CA 92835
View Website
St. Jude Medical Center
The Caregiver Resource Center is a trusted partner for Orange County families who are coping with the physical, emotional, and financial responsibilities of caregiving. By providing families with individualized supportive services, CRC stands apart as the only Orange County agency focusing specifically on the needs of caregivers who are coping with a loved one’s chronic illness. Services include family consultation, assessment, care planning, counseling, referrals for resources, psycho-educational seminars, respite planning and community education.
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Digital Skin Imaging (DSI)
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Using digital photography and computer software to create images of the entire surface of your skin, DSI helps you and your doctor track changes in the appearance of moles over time. DSI helps identify melanoma in its earliest stages, when it has the highest probability of cure, also helping reduce the number of biopsies needed to detect skin cancer.
Languages: English - Translation Services Available
Fee: Call for additional information.
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CT Lung Screening
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
Thanks to advanced imaging technology, our experts can detect cancerous spots on the lung not yet visible on traditional chest X-rays. More than 80% of lung cancers detected with a CT screening at St. Joseph Hospital have been in the earliest stages, with a high probability of cure. Open to current/former smoker for at least 20 years.
Languages: English - Translation Services Available
Fee: Call for additional information.
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Cancer Detection Partnership
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 511-2300 x23567
Get Directions
30300 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
, CA
View Website
Orange County Health Care Agency
Free cervical cancer screening (Pap tests) for women who qualify for the Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts. Women age 25 and older who have lower income and little or no health insurance.
Languages: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean
Fee: No Fee
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YWCA North Orange County
Uninsured women ages 40 and above can call the YWCA-NOC and receive free breast health services that include mammograms, clinical breast exams, and breast self exam education and training. Please call for a copy of our monthly screening calendar.
Languages: English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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REACH US PATH for Women CEED
Contact Information:
Phone: (714) 636-9095 x201
Get Directions
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 214A Garden Grove, CA 92843 Suite 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
View Website
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc. (OCAPICA)
REACH US PATH for Women is program that addresses breast and cervical cancer disparities among Asian and Pacific Islander women. We provide outreach, education, linkages to screening, navigation, interpreter services and linkages to support groups for the Chamorro, Hmong, Khmer, Lao, Marshallese, Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Thai, Tongan and Vietnamese communities.
Languages: English, Vietnamese, Hmong, Korean, Thai
Fee: No Fee - Referrals for screening services may include clinical costs
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Cancer Detection Partnership
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 511-2300 x23567
View Website
Orange County Health Care Agency
Free breast cancer screening (clinical breast exams and mammograms) for women who qualify for the Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts. Women age 40 and older who have lower income and little or no health insurance.
Languages: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean
Fee: No Fee
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Komen Fund for Breast Health Care
Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Komen Fund for Breast Health Care provides free diagnostic mammograms, ultrasounds and biopsies for women who are uninsured, younger than 40 or older who do not qualify for a state screening program, who have a symptom of breast cancer and who are under 300% Federal Poverty level.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: Sliding Scale
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Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic
Provides family planning, STD prevention (Family PACT), mammograms, pap smears for the low income and uninsured population in California.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Irvine Medical Center
Screening for various types of cancer is very important, and the best way to beat cancer is to detect it early. The Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a wide variety of cancer screenings for early detection of skin, prostate, breast, cervical, ovarian and colorectal cancers.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: Call for additional information.
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La Amistad de Jose Health Clinic
St. Joseph Hospital
La Amistad de Jose Health Clinic is a free/low cost clinic available to the St. Joseph Hospital community providing general healthcare and cancer screening and prevention. Call for hours of operation, to make an appointment or for more information.
Languages: English and Spanish - Translation Services Available
Fee: No Fee
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Tobacco Cessation Project
Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic
The Tobacco Cessation Project of Nhan Hoa Clinic collaborates with the Tobacco Use Prevention Program – Orange County Healthcare Agency in helping Orange County become tobacco free. We provide patients with educational information on tobacco, the skills to quit, and free quit kits and incentives. We also provide clients who are 18 years of age and over with a free six-week supply of nicotine patches if they part take in our free services.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Tobacco Cessation Program
Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Funded by the Orange County Health Care Agency to offer a variety of FREE tobacco cessation services for adults and youth. They include telephone counseling, two 45-minute seminars, 5 session series, and individual/telephone counseling. We also provide free nicotine patches for participants who complete one of the free services. Available while supplies last.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Quit Smoking Classes
The Center for Cancer for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
This program supplies the education and support to quit smoking for good.
Languages: English
Fee: Covered by insurance in most instances
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Irvine Medical Center
Patients have access to therapies available at the NCI-designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, UC Irvine Medical Center. By combining the efforts of researchers, surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, social workers and dieticians, the CFCCC fights the many faces of cancer on all levels.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: Call for additional information.
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The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
As the only NCCCP selected community cancer center in California, The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment offers comprehensive, clinically advanced prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship services to all of the Southern California community.
Languages: English and Spanish - Translation Services Available
Fee: Most services result in clinical costs that may or may not be covered by insurance.
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Cancer Genetics Clinic
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center helps answer questions about the risk of genetic cancers. A genetic evaluation can help clarify whether a patient and family members have a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer. Evaluations may also suggest actions that can be taken to prevent cancer.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: Call for additional information.
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Cancer Genetics Program
The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital
The Cancer Genetics program provides comprehensive genetic cancer risk assessment and develop individualized management plans for persons with hereditary or familial occurrences of cancer.
Languages: English - Translation Services Available
Fee: Covered by insurance in most instances
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Nhan Hoa Comprehensive Health Care Clinic
Provides family planning, STD prevention (Family PACT), mammograms, pap smears for the low income and uninsured population in California.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Lestonnac Free Medical Clinic
We are a non-profit, primarily volunteer organization working with pharmaceutical companies and local hospitals to meet the healthcare needs of low and no-income families in Orange County, California. In order to qualify to become a patient and receive free services, proof of income and a lack of insurance must be provided.
Languages: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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La Amistad de Jose Family Health Center
St. Joseph Hospital
La Amistad de Jose Health Clinic is a low cost clinic available to the St. Joseph Hospital community providing general healthcare and cancer screening and prevention. Call for hours of operation, to make an appointment or for more information.
Languages: English and Spanish
Fee: Low Cost
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Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
UC Irvine Medical Center
Cancer patients have access to leading-edge treatments and therapies through the cancer center's clinical trials. By participating in clinical trials, patients can help improve the treatment and care for others now and in the future.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: Patients pay for standard of care services. Research is paid by the study.
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The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment
St. Joseph Hospital of Orange
We offer a wide range of clinical trials including Prevention/Screening, Early Detection/Imaging, Treatment, Quality of Life/Supportive Care, Cancer Genetics, Tissue Collection. St. Joseph Hospital offers patients clinical trials in most of our cancer programs/disease sites. Find out if you are eligible to participate by calling our Cancer Research team for a list of open trials and more information.
Languages: English, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine is successfully advancing patient care through education, evidence based research and clinical practice applying integrative medical therapies. The Center is rapidly becoming recognized for providing "new knowledge" bridging complementary and conventional treatments - all for the singular purpose of achieving better health.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Patient Services
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society / Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
The LLS provides blood cancer patients in active or follow-up treatment up to $100 per year, regardless of income, to help cover some costs associated with transportation, drugs and treatment. The Society also has a copay assistance program that provides assistance based on diagnosis and income for insured patients with many, but not all, of our Hematologic (Blood) Cancers.
Languages: English, Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(800) 877-1710 x221
View Website
American Cancer Society
They Young Cancer Survivor Scholarship Program of the American Cancer Society, California Division, Inc., is a scholarship program that awards stipends of up to $7500 per academic year to college bound or enrolled young cancer survivors in need of financial assistance. The awards are to be used for tuition related expenses, fees, books, and required supplies at accredited 2 or 4 year institutions of higher education located in California. The application for the 2012 - 2013 academic year is available online for new applicants. Application deadline is Friday, April 20, 2012. Visit website for additional information.
Fee: No Fee
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Needy Meds
A non-profit information resource devoted to helping people in need find assistance programs to help them afford their medications and costs related to health care. NeedyMeds is an online information resource of programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs.
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Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Contact Information:
Phone: 1(888) 488-8477 x2669
View Website
Matches patients to programs offering free or low-cost prescription medicines. Through its toll-free number and website, PPARX offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
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Patient Services - Patient Financial Aid
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society / Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
The LLS provides blood cancer patients in active or follow-up treatment up to $100 per year, regardless of income, to help cover some costs associated with transportation, drugs and treatment. The Society also has a copay assistance program that provides assistance based on diagnosis and income for insured patients with many, but not all, of our Hematologic (Blood) Cancers.
Languages: English, Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Patient Services - Patient Financial Aid
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society / Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
The LLS provides blood cancer patients in active or follow-up treatment up to $100 per year, regardless of income, to help cover some costs associated with transportation, drugs and treatment. The Society also has a copay assistance program that provides assistance based on diagnosis and income for insured patients with many, but not all, of our Hematologic (Blood) Cancers.
Languages: English, Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Patient Services
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society / Orange County Inland Empire Chapter
The LLS provides patients, families and health care professionals with the latest information on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, including family support groups, financial assistance, Back to School resources for children with cancer, the First Connection (buddy) program, disease-specific teleconferences and an outstanding website.
Languages: English, Spanish
Fee: No Fee
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Patient Advocacy / UCI Cancer Connection
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Advocacy Committee (UCI Cancer Connection) is made up of several community members that serve the CFCCC by connecting cancer patients to resources and services offered at the CFCCC, Medical Center, and other cancer related advocacy groups.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Medical-Legal Partnerships / Family Advocates
Public Law Center
The Public Law Center, Orange County’s pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Council on Aging - Orange County
The Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization serving more than 70,000 of Orange county’s older adults. We promote independence, health, and dignity through compassion, education, and advocacy.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee - Suggested Donation
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Orange County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
The Affiliate provides breast health education and awareness presentations, linkage to free or low cost mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women and resources for breast cancer patients and survivors. We advocate on a local, state, and federal level for fair laws that will impact breast cancer screening and treatment option for our community.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Cancer Legal Resource Center
The Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) is a national, joint program of the Disability Rights Legal Center and Loyola Law School Los Angeles. The CLRC provides free information and resources on cancer-related legal issues to cancer survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, employers, and others coping with cancer.
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PALS for Health
PALS for Health’s mission is “To improve the health care system’s understanding and support of LEP patients and families; to increase its capacity to provide quality interpretation/translation services; and to inform LEP patients and families of their right to these services and how to access them.
Languages: Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, English, Farsi, Japanese, Khmer Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Fee: No cost to patients. Cost to organizations requesting language services is dependent on program funding
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Lodging Assistance
American Cancer Society National Cancer Information Center
Discounted or free lodging is available in some areas for patients and caregivers during treatment. To find out more about this program please call 1-800-227-2345.
Languages: Up to 150 languages available
Fee: No Fee
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Medical-Legal Partnerships / Family Advocates
Public Law Center
The Public Law Center, Orange County’s pro bono law firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides free civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Health Insurance Resources / Counseling
UC Irvine Medical Center / Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Offers health insurance resources/counseling services to patients and families. These services are designed to address concerns about medical bills or insurance coverage. Our staff offers one-on-one telephone assistance to help answer questions and offer professional advice to solve specific health insurance issues.
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee
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Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Council on Aging - Orange County
The Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization serving more than 70,000 of Orange county’s older adults. We promote independence, health, and dignity through compassion, education, and advocacy.
Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Fee: No Fee - Suggested Donation
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Food Distribution
City of Tustin
3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Government commodities provided for those who qualify from the 92780, 92782, and 92705 zip codes.
Languages: English
Fee: No Fee
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HealthWell Foundation
Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to cover coinsurance, copayments, healthcare premiums and deductibles for certain treatments.
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Patient Access Network Foundation
Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) provides hope to patients and their families and helps ensure that patients can consistently follow prescribed treatment plans. Through a simple application process, PAN provides co-payment assistance to patients who have insurance, but lack the means to pay for out-of-pocket costs for their medications or infusions.
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Lymphoma Research Foundation
The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) is the nation's largest lymphoma-focused voluntary health organization devoted exclusively to funding lymphoma research and providing patients and health care professionals with critical information on the disease. LRF offers a limited financial assistance program for uninsured and underinsured lymphoma patients undergoing treatment. LRF may be able to pay a portion of a patient's medical bills.
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CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation
The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 2007 to address the needs of individuals who cannot afford their insurance co-payments to cover the cost of medications for treating cancer. The Foundation is proud to be affiliated with CancerCare, a national not-for-profit organization that has provided free professional support services including counseling, education, financial assistance and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones since 1944. Please visit the CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation website for available assistance.
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