Other Services

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
“Bringing life & hope to disadvantaged women”
Benaz Shidfar, founder/director
503.579.1261 Benaz@bcawareness.org

Breast Friends
8152 SW Hall Blvd. #301
Beaverton, OR 97008
503.598.8048
mail@breastfriends.com
www.breastfriends.com

Cancer Care Resources
439 N. Broadway
Portland. OR. 97227
503.528.5236 or 1.866.528.5236
www.cancercareresources.org
A non-profit organization that helps those in our community who are dealing with cancer. They offer a breast cancer support group, breast cancer retreats, fitness, nutritional counseling, family and young adult group.

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

Rachael’s Friends Breast Cancer Coalition
PO Box 82509
Portland, OR 97282
503.226.7870
info@rachaelsfriends.org
www.rachelsfriends.org
A group dedicated to preserving our environment to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Group intends to educate the community about the impact of toxins, insecticides, pesticides and carcinogens on our health and on the incidence of breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure
OR & SW Washington Affiliate
1400 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 530
Portland, OR 97201
1.800.404.8241 or 503.552.9160
www.komenoregon.org
Sponsors the Portland Race for the Cure® and Issues After Breast Cancer Conference®; offers educational materials and free screening through county health departments. Also provides community grants in Oregon and SW Washington.

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

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