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Listed here are cancer support services offered by Boulder Community Hospital and other community groups. We encourage you to explore these groups and agencies to find those that best suit your particular needs and preferences. Some of these services are free, while others are offered on a fee basis. Please be sure to ask if there is a charge at the time you inquire about a service. SUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE IN THE BROADER COMMUNITY These groups are not overseen by RMCC or BCH, therefore please contact the facilitator listed to reconfirm meeting times, locations, and whether or not the group would be a good fit for you. Breast Cancer Self Help Group (Longmont) Meets once per month at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Fireside Room, 803 3rd Ave (3rd and Terry), Longmont CO. For information call Barb: 303.651.3229 Head and Neck Cancer (Denver) Support group for survivors of head and neck cancers and their families. Meets last Tuesdays of the month from 6:30-8pm at Porter Adventist Cancer Care Center, Denver. Please contact Jeanny Curry, RN MN prior to attending the group: 303.778.5832 Ovarian Cancer - "Nicki's Circle" (Denver/Lafayette) Ovarian cancer support groups offered at three locations: 1st Mondays, 11:30-1 at St. John's Cathedral in central Denver 3rd Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45pm at Swedish Medical Center in south Denver 4th Mondays, 11:30-1pm at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette Please contact Susan Hess, MA LPC prior to attending the group: 303.246.5162 More information available at: www.colo-ovariancancer.org Prostate Cancer - Man to Man Education and Support Group (Boulder) Meets 6:00-8:00pm on the 4th Monday of every month. Gene Wilson Conference Room, BCH Broadway Campus, 1155 Alpine Ave, Boulder sponsored by the American Cancer Society For information call Rick Powers: 303.442.5679 General Cancer - "Ani's Hope" (Boulder) General drop-in support group for men and women affected by any type or stage of cancer. Meets Wednesdays 9:30-11:00am at the Atonement Lutheran Church, 685 Inca Pkwy, Boulder Facilitator: Joe Gillan, MA LPC For information call: 720.270.1505 General Cancer Support Group (Longmont) Support group for patients, family members, supporters. Meets every Wednesday 6:00-7:30pm at Hope Cancer Care Center (north side of Longmont United Hospital) Please call Dr. Carol Jean Good for more information: 303.447.8227 Kids Alive (Denver) Monthly meetings/events for kids ages 6-16 to help them cope with a parent's diagnosis with cancer. Meets at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver. Contact Jeanne Currey, RN MN at 303.778.5832 or Madelyn Case, PhD at 303.985.4788 for information. Cancer Care.org http://www.cancercare.org/ or 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) Offers professionally facilitated telephone and online support groups for patients and loved ones dealing with various kinds of cancer. See the website for more information. Cancer Support Community www.cancersupportcommunity.org Offers professionally facilitated online support groups for patients and caregivers dealing with various kids of cancers. See the website for more information. Look Good ...Feel Better™ A program for cancer patients to help them maintain their appearance while undergoing chemotherapy. Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory This comprehensive directory compiled by the Colorado Breast Cancer Coalition lists cancer support groups in the state, product suppliers, exercise services and online information resources.
For a free copy of the directory call 303-415-1883 or toll free 1-888-284-6415. Boulder Community Hospital HomeCare Boulder Community Hospital HomeCare provides skilled nurses, therapists and personal care aides for the homebound patient. 24-hour nursing care is available.
Phone 303-441-0444 Lifeline Service This personal emergency response system enables individuals to live alone at home, yet have access to 24-hour medical assistance at the touch of a button.
Phone 1-800-372-3695 Meals on Wheels Nutritious, hot lunches are delivered Monday through Friday to people who are homebound. Special diets are available and the program accepts food stamps. Boulder 303-441-3908
Lafayette/Louisville 303-665-5165
Longmont 303-772-0504 RSVP Senior volunteers provide handyman/fix it services, companionship calls and visits, grocery shopping for shut-ins, and Medicare counseling to seniors (over 55 years of age) in need.
Phone 303-443-1933 Special Transit Service Low cost, door to door transportation for anyone unable to drive, especially the elderly and handicapped.
For Boulder area scheduling, call 303-447-9636 Return to Top Online Resources American Cancer Society Colorado HealthNet This non profit organization provides access to information, support services and medical resources for people with chronic medical conditions, including cancer Healthfinder A service of the US Department of Health and Human Services, this site is a gateway to reliable consumer health information on a multitude of topics National Cancer Institute For information on cancer for both health professionals and patients, be sure to view the NCI's Cancernet section National Institutes of Health Information on NIH health resources includes consumer health publications, clinical trials, health hotlines and MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine's database for helping consumers research their health questions. Oncolink The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource provides cancer patients and health care professionals with accurate cancer related information. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation The Foundation is dedicated to advancing research and education about breast cancer and its treatment. Other Resources Cancer Answerline This 24-hour, toll-free service offered by the American Cancer Society provides the latest information and education on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation 1-800-ACS-2345. Grillo Health Information Center Provides free assistance in researching health information. The Grillo Center is located in the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion, on the Foothills Campus of Boulder Community Hospital. Call for more information: 720.854.7293 or visit the website: www.grillocenter.org. Breast Cancer Network of Strength Hotline (formerly Y-Me) This hotline answers all types of questions about breast cancer. Call 1-800-221-2141 for information in English, and 1-800-986-9505 for information in Spanish. Hospice of Boulder County Hospice offers several support groups for individuals of all ages dealing with terminal illness and grief.
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