• American Cancer Society
1120 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620 • 24/7 Cancer helpline: 800-227-2345
Offers a multitude of services for those who have or have had cancer, along with information on the disease, its treatment, and its prevention. The nonprofit also helps patients, their family members and others who have been impacted by cancer find one-to-one and group support and provides transportation to treatment sessions, housing for those in treatment and their caregivers and other assistance.
• Breast Cancer Coalition
1048 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14526 • 585-473-8177
The Breast Cancer Coalition is the only full-scope, independently-operated organization focused on serving breast and gynecologic cancer survivors in Central and Western New York regions. We are a community-based, grassroots organization dedicated to eradicating breast cancer through research and advocacy. Our supportive and educational programs are available to breast and gynecologic cancers survivors. We are a diverse group of breast and gynecologic cancer activists, survivors, warriors, and advocates. We are women, men, families, partners, mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and others dedicated to our mission. All programs and services we offer are free of charge.
• Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club Rochester
Formerly Gilda’s Club Rochester, 255 Alexander St., Rochester, NY 14607 • 585-423-9700
A welcoming community that provides free support for adults, teens and children who are living with cancer, and for their families and friends. Check calendar for support groups.
• Corporate Angels Network
107 Mill Plains Road, Suite 204, Danbury, CT, 06811 • 914-328-1313
info@corpangelnetwork.org • www.corpangelnetwork.org
Arranges free nationwide transportation aboard corporate aircraft for cancer patients going to or from recognized treatment facilities. Participation is open to all cancer patients, as well as bone marrow and stem cell donors and recipients. Patients may travel as often as necessary, and there is no financial requirement. Though the nonprofit is based in Danbury, Connecticut, the aircraft that performs the service can take off and land at locations around the country.
• Embrace Your Sisters (EYS)
PO Box 322, Canandaigua, New York 14424 • 585-624-9690
EmbraceYourSisters.org • Facebook.com/
Embrace Your Sisters (EYS) has a mission to provide short-term emergency financial support for people with breast cancer. The nonprofit organization fills a unique niche in breast cancer services by providing this support to residents within 13 counties, assisting with their daily living bills: Allegany, Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates. Through financial assistance, education, and informational resources, EYS provides support and hope. EYS is supported 100% by volunteers.
• Grasta’s Beauty & Wig Studio
409 Parma Center Road, Hilton, NY 14468 • 585-392-7823
www.grastasBeatuyandWigStudio.
Grasta’s helps individuals with chemotherapy, radiation, psoriasis, alopecia, diabetes, menopause, lupus and burn victims feel themselves again. Sharon Grasta provides professional and personal consultations, fittings and wig care. She strongly believes privacy for her clients is No. 1 priority. High quality wigs and hairpieces in a variety of styles & blends are available.
• James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14642 • 585-275-5830 • 866-4-WILMOT (866-494-5668)
www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-
The Wilmot Cancer Center offers world-class cancer treatment at its inpatient and many outpatient facilities while conducting pivotal research of the disease and its treatment.
• Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society)
800-955-4572
Nonprofit serves people who have leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all other blood cancers. Provides grants to assist with the cost of specific treatments, transportation, X-rays, HLA typing of bone marrow donors and specific medications. A list of drugs eligible for reimbursement is available on request. Also offers information about leukemia and related blood disorders and makes speakers available to address those subjects.
• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
NCIinfo@nih.gov • www.cancer.gov
Supports, conducts and leads cancer research efforts around the country in order to advance scientific knowledge regarding cancer and its treatment and help all people live longer, healthier lives. The agency’s cancer information service (CIS) can help answer cancer-related questions for patients, their families and friends, and health care providers and researchers. The service is free and confidential.
• NYS Department of Health Cancer Services Program
1-866-442-CANCER (2262)
www.health.ny.gov/diseases/
Free breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings for men and women who reside in New York State, lack health insurance or have health insurance that might make cancer screenings and diagnostic services unaffordable, and meet age and income eligibility requirements. Call 1-866-442-CANCER (2262) to find the cancer services provider nearest you.
• 13thirty Cancer Connect
1000 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 • 585-563-6221
Offers the support, resources, advocacy services and recreational opportunities that help teens and young adults live with cancer.
• Brain Tumor Network
816 A1A North Suite 207, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
BTNadm@braintumornetwork.org • www.braintumornetwork.org
Provides free, individualized navigation to help patients and loved ones manage a primary brain tumor diagnosis, overcome treatment obstacles, and facilitate access to quality healthcare.