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Local Organizations
American Cancer Society - 3851 Piper Street U240. Anchorage, Alaska 99508 (800) 227-2345 or cancer.org. Provides free support, information, and programs for cancer patients and their families. The Reach to Recovery program offers emotional support to women diagnosed with breast cancer, before, during and after treatment. Breast health educational materials and programs are available. ACS supplies free wigs, prostheses and lists of local support groups and patient service programs. Free brochures on treatment, reconstruction, sexuality and other topics are available.
Alaska's Breast and Cervical Health Check Program (BCHC) provides breast and cervical health screening services to women who meet certain income guidelines, who do not have insurance, who cannot meet their insurance deductible, or whose insurance doesn't pay for breast and cervical health screening services. Health screening services are provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mammography technicians and radiologists all throughout the state. Call (800) 410-6266 to find the screening services nearest you.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (907) 262-1280, Soldotna, AK.
The following are programs supported by donations to the Central Peninsula Hospital Foundation:
Soroptimist Women's Cancer Fund
Dedicated to helping local women with early detections and treatment of cancer, Soroptimist International of the Kenai Peninsula has contributed the proceeds of their golf tournament each year. These funds are used to provide medications, travel to and from treatment, and other assistance for women fighting cancer.
Cancer Patient Support - Way Out Women
This fund was created to support the complex needs of oncology patients throughout the Peninsula, not just those who are cared for at Central Peninsula Hospital. Created by an oncology nurse, it has benefited cancer patients from the age of 8 to 88, who needed financial help while in treatment.
Breast Cancer Resources - PINK RIBBON RALLY Together for the Cure
Pink Ribbon Rally was established by a group of local women who coordinate a fundraising event to support the fight against breast cancer. The new fund will proide resources for the early detection and treatment of this all-too-prevalent disease.
Patient Assistance
From purchasing medications to providing travel and even covering basic living expenses, this fund was established with the purpose of helping our patients in a difficult financial situation as they battle illness or recover from injury. This fund is managed by the Central Peninsula Hospital Social Services department and distributed as patient needs are identified.
Central Peninsula Hospital Women's Imaging Center
Central Peninsula Hospital, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 714-4580. www.cpgh.org.
For more information on the CPH Foundation, or its programs, please call (907) 714-4626.
American Cancer Society - 3851 Piper Street U240. Anchorage, Alaska 99508 (800) 227-2345 or cancer.org. Provides free support, information, and programs for cancer patients and their families. The Reach to Recovery program offers emotional support to women diagnosed with breast cancer, before, during and after treatment. Breast health educational materials and programs are available. ACS supplies free wigs, prostheses and lists of local support groups and patient service programs. Free brochures on treatment, reconstruction, sexuality and other topics are available.
Alaska's Breast and Cervical Health Check Program (BCHC) provides breast and cervical health screening services to women who meet certain income guidelines, who do not have insurance, who cannot meet their insurance deductible, or whose insurance doesn't pay for breast and cervical health screening services. Health screening services are provided by doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, mammography technicians and radiologists all throughout the state. Call (800) 410-6266 to find the screening services nearest you.
National Family Caregiver Support Program (907) 262-1280, Soldotna, AK.
The following are programs supported by donations to the Central Peninsula Hospital Foundation:
Soroptimist Women's Cancer Fund
Dedicated to helping local women with early detections and treatment of cancer, Soroptimist International of the Kenai Peninsula has contributed the proceeds of their golf tournament each year. These funds are used to provide medications, travel to and from treatment, and other assistance for women fighting cancer.
Cancer Patient Support - Way Out Women
This fund was created to support the complex needs of oncology patients throughout the Peninsula, not just those who are cared for at Central Peninsula Hospital. Created by an oncology nurse, it has benefited cancer patients from the age of 8 to 88, who needed financial help while in treatment.
Breast Cancer Resources - PINK RIBBON RALLY Together for the Cure
Pink Ribbon Rally was established by a group of local women who coordinate a fundraising event to support the fight against breast cancer. The new fund will proide resources for the early detection and treatment of this all-too-prevalent disease.
Patient Assistance
From purchasing medications to providing travel and even covering basic living expenses, this fund was established with the purpose of helping our patients in a difficult financial situation as they battle illness or recover from injury. This fund is managed by the Central Peninsula Hospital Social Services department and distributed as patient needs are identified.
Central Peninsula Hospital Women's Imaging Center
Central Peninsula Hospital, 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (907) 714-4580. www.cpgh.org.
For more information on the CPH Foundation, or its programs, please call (907) 714-4626.
A Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
Surgery, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Hormone Therapy
Where to get help
Other Resources
ZERO - The Project to End Prostate
Cancer
10 G Street NE, Suite #601
Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202) 463-9455
Fax: (202) 463-9456
ZeroCancer.org
The Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Resource Center
www.Asbestos.net
National Organizations
American Cancer Society, National Headquarters, 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-4251, 1-800-ACS-2345. http://www.cancer.org.
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, National Help Line 1-800-462-9273. (I'M AWARE). Dedicated to advancing research, education, screening and treatment of breast cancer. http://www.breastcancerinfo.com.
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), 9 E. 37th St, 10th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016, (212) 889-0606, Fax (212) 689-1213. A non-profit national resource established in 1986 for information about breast cancer. Acts as an advocate for breast cancer patients and survivors' legislative regulatory concerns. http://www.nabco.org.
National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC), 1707 L. Street N.W., Suite 1060, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 296-7477. A national advocacy group established in 1991 that lobbies for increased research funding, access to medical services and education. http://www.natlbcc.org.
National Cancer Institute, CancerNet provides information from NCI's databse. http://www.nci.nih.gov.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), 1010 Wayne Avenue, 5th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 650-8868. NCCS provides education and advocacy on issues including insurance, employment and legal rights for people with cancer. http://www.access.digex.net/~mkragen/
cansearch.html.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Hotline, 212 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607, 1-800-221-2141. Trained volunteers, all breast cancer survivors, provide support and counseling including information on treatment and emotional recovery. Trained male volunteers provide support/counseling to partners. Pamphlet for partners available. http://www.yme.org.
Complementary Treatment Information
National Cancer Institute's Office of Alternative Medicine, 6120 Executive Blvd, Suite 450, Silver Spring, MD 20892, 1-888-644-6226.
National Council Against Health Fraud, Consumer Health Information Research Institute, 3521 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111, 1-800-821-6671.
Breast Reconstruction
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 444 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, 1-800-635-0635. Provides written information on reconstruction. A list of five certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons in your area will be mailed upon request. http://www.plasticsurgery.org.
Breast Implant Hotline, Food and Drug Administration, 1-800-532-4400.
Lymphedema
National Lymphedema Network, 2211 Post St., Suite 404, San Francisco, CA 94115, 1-800-541-3259. Provides complete information on prevention and treatment of lymphedema. http://www.hooked.net/users/lymphnet.
American Cancer Society, National Headquarters, 1599 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30329-4251, 1-800-ACS-2345. http://www.cancer.org.
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, National Help Line 1-800-462-9273. (I'M AWARE). Dedicated to advancing research, education, screening and treatment of breast cancer. http://www.breastcancerinfo.com.
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO), 9 E. 37th St, 10th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10016, (212) 889-0606, Fax (212) 689-1213. A non-profit national resource established in 1986 for information about breast cancer. Acts as an advocate for breast cancer patients and survivors' legislative regulatory concerns. http://www.nabco.org.
National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC), 1707 L. Street N.W., Suite 1060, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 296-7477. A national advocacy group established in 1991 that lobbies for increased research funding, access to medical services and education. http://www.natlbcc.org.
National Cancer Institute, CancerNet provides information from NCI's databse. http://www.nci.nih.gov.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), 1010 Wayne Avenue, 5th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 650-8868. NCCS provides education and advocacy on issues including insurance, employment and legal rights for people with cancer. http://www.access.digex.net/~mkragen/
cansearch.html.
Y-Me National Breast Cancer Hotline, 212 W. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60607, 1-800-221-2141. Trained volunteers, all breast cancer survivors, provide support and counseling including information on treatment and emotional recovery. Trained male volunteers provide support/counseling to partners. Pamphlet for partners available. http://www.yme.org.
Complementary Treatment Information
National Cancer Institute's Office of Alternative Medicine, 6120 Executive Blvd, Suite 450, Silver Spring, MD 20892, 1-888-644-6226.
National Council Against Health Fraud, Consumer Health Information Research Institute, 3521 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111, 1-800-821-6671.
Breast Reconstruction
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, 444 E. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005, 1-800-635-0635. Provides written information on reconstruction. A list of five certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons in your area will be mailed upon request. http://www.plasticsurgery.org.
Breast Implant Hotline, Food and Drug Administration, 1-800-532-4400.
Lymphedema
National Lymphedema Network, 2211 Post St., Suite 404, San Francisco, CA 94115, 1-800-541-3259. Provides complete information on prevention and treatment of lymphedema. http://www.hooked.net/users/lymphnet.
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