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Facilitates support groups for those suffering from cancer. Various groups are available, and change periodically, call for information and to register. Also provides additional referrals to other support groups and cancer services throughout the community.

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Cancer
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Support Group Clearinghouses
Facilitates community based outreach events celebrating cancer survivorship, promoting early detection and prevention activities, and honoring those who have passed from cancer.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Cancer
Facilitates support groups for those suffering from cancer. Various groups are available, and change periodically, call for information and to register. Also provides additional referrals to other support groups and cancer services throughout the community.

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Cancer
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Support Group Clearinghouses
Provides information about cancer, and referrals for services and support throughout the community.

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Cancer
Specialized Information and Referral
Facilitates community based outreach events celebrating cancer survivorship, promoting early detection and prevention activities, and honoring those who have passed from cancer.

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Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Cancer
Provides information about cancer, and referrals for services and support throughout the community.

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Cancer
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides individuals diagnosed with prostate cancer the opportunity to share experiences and learn information about the illness and its treatment. Please call for exact dates and times.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Prostate Cancer
Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Contact the American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 for more information.

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Females
Cancer
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Offers relaxation classes for cancer survivors. Please call for more information, meeting dates and times.

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Cancer
Yoga
Meditation
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Offers breast cancer survivors, who have completed treatment, information and support. Meetings will be held in the Monter conference room every other month depending on speaker availability. Please call for more information.

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Mastectomy Patients
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Breast Cancer
Provides 21/2 to 5 year old children who are undergoing treatment for cancer the opportunity to interact and socialize, in a safe, infection free environment that stimulates cognitive and social development. The Center is located in the Town of Oyster Bay Hicksville Athletic Center. Call for more information.
Provides information, support groups, research, and advocacy on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

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Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Health Care
Public Awareness / Education
Support Groups
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
National Organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning services for women undergoing cancer treatment. Call for further information.

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Breast Care Centers
Breast Cancer
Housekeeping Assistance
Volunteer Opportunities
Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Includes lessons on skin and nail care, cosmetics, wigs and turbans, accessories and styling, helping people with cancer. Call for meeting dates and times.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Cancer
Females
Provides primary care services and subspecialty services in pediatrics including the following: Adolescent Medicine, Allergy Immunology, Cardiology, Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Critical Care, Developmental and Behavioral, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Hematology and Oncology, Pediatric AIDS Center, Infectious Diseases, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nephrology, Pulmonology. Also offers Cystic Fibrosis Center, Children's Kidney Center, Children's Lung, Allergy and Breathing Center, as well as Counseling, Education and Support for Kids.

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Genetic Disorders
Pediatric Cardiology
Adolescents
Hospitals
Pediatric Patients
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialty
Inpatients
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Specialty
Pediatric Nephrology
Neonatal Intensive Care
Cancer
Pediatric Allergy Specialty
Patients
Pediatric AIDS
Pediatric Intensive Care
Pediatric Endocrinology
Infants
Adolescent Medicine
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatrics
Children
Provides on-line educational program for cancer patients and those close to them. Provides information on cancer diagnosis and treatments and offers practical help in coping with the various aspects of the cancer experience. Check website.

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Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Cancer
Health Education
Offers individuals post laryngectomy the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss issues and experiences they have encountered after surgery.
Seeks to educate and create awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and the early signs of skin cancer, particularly Melanoma. Speakers Bureau presents to middle and high schools, PTA's, youth groups, school nurse, and Teachers Association and various community organizations and corporate entities such as Lunch and Learn. Publishes a yearly newsletter, agency brochure, calendar of events and educational material. Strives to establish STOP in all school districts on Long Island (Students Teaching Others Prevention). Partnered with the EPA to implement their Sunwise program designed for grades K-8. Annual walk held in May, which is Melanoma Awareness Month. Call for further information or to schedule a speaker.

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Public Awareness / Education
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Skin Cancer
Stony Brook University Cancer Center is Suffolk County's cancer care leader and a leader in education and research. With more than 20,000 inpatient and outpatient visits annually, the Cancer Center includes 12 multidisciplinary teams: Breast Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Gynecologic Oncology; Head, Neck and Thyroid Oncology; Lung Cancer; Melanoma; Neurologic Oncology; Orthopaedic Oncology and Sarcoma; Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Stem Cell Transplantation and Hematologic Malignancy, Upper Gastrointestinal Oncology; and Urologic Oncology. The cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer as a Teaching Hospital Cancer Program and received the Commission's Outstanding Achievement Award. The Carol M. Baldwin Breast Care Center is the first center in New York State to be accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancer Centers. To learn more, visit website.

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Surgery
Cancer
Hospitals
Health Screening / Diagnostic Services
Cancer Clinics
Nutrition Assessment Services
Case / Care Management
Urology
A national resource for information and education about cancer including treatment, research, and new clinical trials. Provides cancer information to patients and their families, the public and health professionals by talking with people one-on-one, working with organizations through its Partnership Program, participating in research efforts to find the best ways to help people adopt healthier behaviors, and providing cancer information over the internet. Provides referrals to support groups and conducts smoking cessation counseling over the phone. Also offers LiveHelp Online Chat, a confidential online text chat with a cancer information specialist. Call or visit website for further information.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Families / Friends of People With Cancer
Smoking / Vaping Cessation
Cancer
Offers a patient support group for individuals diagnosed with a blood cancer. Meetings are facilitated by a social worker and an oncology nurse. Call for locations and times.

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Leukemia
Outpatients
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Patients
Cancer
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Support Groups
Inpatients
Hodgkin's Disease
Lymphoma
Provides genetic couseling to assist patients understand their risk for genetic disease, causes of genetic disease and possible affects. Focus on cancer counseling through genetic testing for ovarian and breast cancer.
Offers cancer survivors the opportunity to learn breathing and relaxation techniques through gentle chair yoga. Please call for more information, meeting dates and times.
Provides an 18-bed cancer care unit as part of the general hospital setting and utilizes all of the medical center's ancillary services. Addresses the physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs of the patients and families. Provides inpatient care, coordinated home care, education, support groups and bereavement care. Team consists of nurses, physicians, pastoral counselors, nutritionists, social workers, and volunteers.
Offers Latino breast cancer survivors opportunities to discuss their experiences. Call for meeting dates.

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Mastectomy Patients
Hispanic / Latino Community
Breast Cancer
Health / Disability Related Support Groups