American Cancer Society - 843-744-1922 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. Information on all services available and support groups. Best Chance Network - 843-763-2252 Offers free breast exams, mammograms and Pap tests for women 47 to 64 years of age. Look Good Feel Better Program - 843-744-1922 Helps women undergoing cancer treatment to learn to cope with appearance-related side effects and to regain a sense of self-confidence and control over their lives. Reach to Recovery - 843-744-1922 Visitation program for breast cancer patients immediately following surgery. Will also visit patients at home. Peer support program. Second Chance - 843-744-1922 A support group for women to discuss the aspects of surviving or living with cancer. Breast Cancer Support Group - 843-724-2794 Roper Hospital, Conference Room #1. Last Monday of the month, 5:30 to 6:30 PM An opportunity for women to share feelings, information, and experiences associated with breast cancer. (Note - MUSC is not holding a breast cancer support group at this time) Ostomy Support Group (American Cancer Society) - 843-744-1922 Support group for people who have had, or are having a colostomy, urostomy or ileostomy. Call for meeting times and locations. Call for more information. Us Too-Prostate Cancer Support Group - 843-766-9360 Support group for men with prostate cancer. Family involvement encouraged. For information call Bob and Millie Strobel at above #, or Reuben and Cathy Martin at 556-1758. National Cancer Institute - 1-800-422-6237 (4CANCER) Cancer information specialists (not MD’s) provide information about cancer to the lay person and the professional. Happy Days and Special Times - 843-571-4336 A non-profit, non-medical organization designed to meet the emotional and financial needs of children with cancer and their families. Events include a summer camp, holiday parties, annual teen trips and parent getaways. Call for more information. Hope Lodge - 843-958-0930 A rooming facility that houses cancer patients as they undergo cancer treatment. 269 Calhoun Street. Must be ambulatory and have a caregiver. |