Other Services
American Cancer Society
The Reach to Recovery Program is available in some counties in Oregon and Washington. Trained volunteers, who are former patients, make visits at the hospital or at home. Check with the local American Cancer Society office that serves your county for more information.
African American Health Coalition Inc.
2800 N. Vancouver Suite 100
Portland, OR 97227
503.413.1850
www.aahc-portland.org
Christinat@AAHCportlnd.org
Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation
Empowers cancer survivors to heal, and transform their fear and suffering to peace, freedom and. joy of living.
They provide one-on-one coaching sessions for survivors and their loved ones.
503-516-6546
Contact name: Benaz Shidfar
benaz@benaz.com
Breast Friends
8152 SW Hall Blvd. #301
Beaverton, OR 97008
503.598.8048
mail@breastfriends.com
www.breastfriends.com
Getting Started: Understanding Your Chemotherapy
Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:00am
To register call Rosemary McDermott, RN
503.528.5236
Let’s Talk is a support program that provides you with someone to talk to who has “been there and done that.” Trained volunteers provide appropriate support while you are going through cancer treatment.
Young Adult Cancer Group
for ages 18-35 years old
4th Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Department of Human Services, Health Cluster
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 730
Portland, OR 97232
503.731.4273
Provides a list of early detection, education and screening resources in Oregon. Administers education and screening services through local health departments and federally recognized tribes, including the Komen Screening Program.
www.dhs.state.or.us, click public health.
Hacienda
Clara Welch Cancer Center Support Group
5136 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97218
503.595.2111
www.haceiendaCDC.org
Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team
818 SW 3rd Ave, #1207
Portland, OR 97204-2405
503.294.6441
www.pinkphoenix.org
Rachel’s Friends Breast Cancer Coalition
Rachel's Friends is an Oregon advocacy organization dedicated to lowering the incidence of breast and other cancers by reducing our exposure to environmental carcinogens. We do this through education, legislative action, and organizing for change on behalf of Oregonians.
P.O. Box 82509
Portland, Oregon 97282
503.777.2761 or 503.869.7225
rachelsfriendsbcc@gmail.com
www.rachelsfriends.org
Y-Me
If you have been touched by breast cancer, the 24-hour Y-ME National Breast Cancer Hotline is a convenient, confidential resource for information about breast cancer as well as support.
www.y-me.org or 1-800-221-2141
212 W. Van Buren St. #1000
Chicago, Il 60607-3908
Young Survival Coalition (YSC)
National Office in NYC: 212.916.7667
www.youngsurvival.org
An international network for women diagnosed with breast cancer before 40 dedicated to action, advocacy, and awareness and to serving as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.
Young Breast Cancer Survivor Network
This informal group meets monthly to discuss the issues unique to women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40. They usually meet the second Sunday of the month in the evening. Please call or e-mail to confirm time and location.
Nicole Williams - 503.635.7470
colieta@msn.com
31 DaVinci St.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035