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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides free education programs for adults and youth in the areas of breast cancer, skin cancer, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and nutrition.

Offers individuals living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL)and their caregivers a opportunities to meet and talk to peers dealing with similar issues. Please call for meeting dates and times.

Offers women diagnosed with breast cancer the opportunity to discuss challenges and experiences with their peers. Please call for exact dates and times.

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.

Provides breast health and breast cancer education. Offers bilingual workshops, attends community events, and provides outreach throughout Long Island. Also offers referrals to free/low cost mammograms for women who are uninsured and/or undocumented.

Offers Latino breast cancer survivors opportunities to discuss their experiences. Call for meeting dates.

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.

Offers speakers' bureau to local community groups. Topics include: Chest Pain Wound Care Center, Adolescent Psychiatric Program, Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Prescription and over-the-counter drugs Volunteer Lecture.

Provides information, support groups, research, and advocacy on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

Offers individual and group spiritual retreats. Publishes annual calendar of events and offers Prayer-Faith support group for women who have/had cancer. Also has a Prayer Enrollment Office. Call for information.

Provides support and assists psychosocial programs specifically targeting and identifying the needs and issues faced by children with cancer and their families. Provides educational programs for school personnel and students to increase the understanding of pediatric cancer. Call regarding volunteer opportunities because they are sporatic.

Offers cancer survivors the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss their experiences, challenges and share information about living with cancer. Please call for meeting dates and times.

Provides new wigs to chemotherapy/radiation patients. Call for an appointment. No Walk-ins.

Provides a support group for individuals age 18-40 years coping with cancer as well as therapeutic support and professional counseling. Call for an appointment. Referral required. Serves Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Offers individuals diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss their experiences living with illness. Call for meeting times and dates.

Offers tips on skin care, make-up application, wig/turban demonstrations, etc. for women experiencing changes in their appearance as a result of chemotherapy or radiation treatment side effects. Program offered at various hospitals. Call for location and schedule.

Offers breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment the opportunity to discuss their experiences with other indviduals.

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.

Provides a fund specifically designed for assistance to cancer patients requesting alternative health therapies such as nutritional counseling, natural medicines, acupuncture, chiropractic care, yoga and reflexology. Call for further information.

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.

National Organization dedicated to providing free house cleaning services for women undergoing cancer treatment. Call for further information.