RESOURCES
About this List
This collection of organizations, products and shops is offered as a resource for those living with cancer. It is by no means comprehensive. It will grow as I learn more, or people recommend more.
Note: None of the products or shops are paid endorsements or affiliate links. They are included here because I have researched them, I have used their products, or they were recommended to me by cancer patients.
Organizations
I've listed some organizations here as a starting point for your own research to find those that can help for your specific circumstances. Some of these are national organizations, some are regional, and some are local to the Bay Area in California.
African American Breast Cancer Alliance
Asian American Cancer Support Network
Sisters Network Inc., A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Support Services
Local Organizations
Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area
UCSF Hellen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Women's Cancer Resource Center
National Organizations
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
Integrative Health
National Cancer Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM)
Society for Integrative Oncology
Breast Cancer
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation
Grants for Cancer Patients
Free Grants for Cancer Patients and Families
Shannon's Path: Grants for Integrative Care in MA
Work
Services
To Help Yourself
Cancer.gov's list of educational publications
Talking About Complementary Medicine to Health Care Providers
Skin Products
The skin is the largest organ in the body and the first defense against pathogens and disease. Keeping the skin healthy and whole is important for our health. Cancer treatments and side effects of medication can wreak havoc with the skin. To that end, here is a list of products that I, or people I have worked, with have found beneficial and healing. I do not receive anything from the companies by listing them here.
La Roche-Posay has a line of very gentle products specifically for cancer patients, which are available in stores (e.g. Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc.) as well as online.
This is a cream made from natural products to use for burns from laser and radiation treatment. It also helps with spot treatment of rashes and bug bites. Please use code BWSoothe for 20% off and free shipping.
They have a line of natural products for help with radiation treatment as well as hand and foot relief. Please use code Wellness25 for 25% off and free shipping.
Shops
Find products made specifically for cancer patients.
Comfortable bras appropriate for use while healing from breast surgery, and post reconstruction.
This shop provides head coverings gentle enough for those undergoing chemotherapy. There are also wigs and other items appropriate for those with lupus, alopecia and other conditions that involve hair loss.
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