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Program Calendar

Programs and Services

Our programs and services enable cancer patients and their families to manage their treatment and recovery as effectively as possible, increase their chances for survival, and provide for a higher quality of life. Anyone affected by cancer is welcome, and all of our services are always free of charge.

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Latest News

Humor, Heart and Hope: Laughter Through the Cancer Journey – Saturday, March 3, 2012

CSC is proud to present this wonderful symposium designed to bring the joy of laughter to those living with cancer and their family and friends. The symposium will provide a laughter-fueled, learning filled look at how humor can enrich life and how to tap the positive power of humor in inviting more humor, heart, hope, and happiness in life while living with cancer. This symposium will be held on Saturday, March 3, from 9am – Noon, Walnut Creek Library Oak View Room, 1644 North Broadway, Walnut Creek. Space is limited. To reserve a space, please call us at 925.933.0107 or click here.

The presentation will be videotaped for possible inclusion in a documentary of this project and the CSC and participants may be videotaped as members of the audience.

New Directors Elected to CSC SFBA Board of Directors

Kim Callas and Patrick Devinger have been elected to the Board of Directors of Cancer Support Community. Kim is the Chief Operations Officer for CMG Financial, and she is also a breast cancer survivor. Patrick is a Commercial Real Estate Analyst for Integra Realty Resources, and he is also a tongue cancer survivor. The Board of Directors is comprised by several volunteers who are responsible for governing Cancer Support Community. This includes developing strategic goals and objectives, approving organizational policies, developing community relationships, and raising funds to support our mission. For more information about our volunteer leaders, click here.

Open to Options Decision Support Program Available

Have you recently been diagnosed with a new or recurrent cancer? Do you need to make decisions about treatment options? Do you have an appointment scheduled to meet with your doctor?

Cancer Support Community now offers a question listing service to help you prepare for your upcoming oncology visit. This service is available at no cost to anyone diagnosed with a new or recurrent cancer who has to make decisions about treatment options. The goals of this program are to help you communicate clearly with your medical team, ask critical questions about your options, and help ensure that your treatment decisions fit your personal hopes and goals. To make an appointment, please call our Walnut Creek office at 925.933.0107 or our Silicon Valley office at 650.968.5000.

Our Free Programs

Support Programs Ongoing professionally facilitated support groups for people with cancer and support persons are the heart of our program.

Education Programs Educational programs provide people with cancer and their loved ones the tools to manage their treatment and recovery as effectively as possible.

Mind & Body Classes Our mind & body programs help you support and strengthen your immune system by dealing more effectively with stress and helping your body recover from the effects of cancer and its treatment.

Offsite Programs Drop-in support groups are available in the Pleasanton, Antioch and San Ramon areas. Caregivers and people with cancer are welcome to attend.

Children & Teens Programs Kids Circle and Teen Talk is a program for families when a parent has cancer. Licensed therapists lead each workshop made up of an activities-based group, a separate teen group, and group for parents.

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Fundraising Events

Thanks to individuals, corporations and foundations, Cancer Support Community's services are free of charge, keeping programs accessible to people affected by cancer in their time of need. Fundraising events help us to engage community donors dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families. We invite your involvement in upcoming events.

Logo for Star Gala El Camino Hospital logo Star Caregiver Gala
Fri. March 9, 2012
Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club, Palo Alto

Logo for tour Amgen Tour of California
May 13, 2012 (Stage 1 Begins)
Santa Rosa

Logo for Strike Out Cancer Strike Out Cancer: Battle of the Bay!
Sat., May 19, 2012
AT & T Park, San Francisco

Logo for Wings of Hope Wings of Hope Butterfly Release – East Bay
Sat., June 9, 2012
Civic Park, Walnut Creek

Logo for Golf Classic Golf Classic 2012
Mon., July 16, 2012
Round Hill Country Club, Alamo

Twelfth Annual Wellness Gala
Sat., Sept. 22, 2012
Diablo Country Club, Diablo

Logo for Wings of Hope Wings of Hope Butterfly Release – Silicon Valley
Sat., Sept. 29, 2012
Cuesta Park, Mountain View

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