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Offers transplant patients an opportunity to meet with peers to discuss how to cope with the emotional aspects of their diagnosis, life post-transplant, gain support and share information. Please call for meeting times and dates.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Organ / Tissue Transplant Issues
Cancer
Transplant Patients
Offers breast cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment the opportunity to discuss their experiences with other indviduals.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Mastectomy Patients
Breast Cancer
Provides information, support groups, research, and advocacy on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Public Awareness / Education
Support Groups
Health Care
Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Provides new wigs to chemotherapy/radiation patients. Call for an appointment. No Walk-ins.

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Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy
Health Supportive Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Wigs
Cancer
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
Provides visitation and support for diagnosed breast cancer patients. One-to-one pre-surgery telephone support also available.

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Breast Care Centers
Health Supportive Services
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Support Groups
Mastectomy Patients
Cancer
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.
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.

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Prostate Cancer
Immigrants
Heart Disease
Prescription Drug Issues
Health Education
Breast Care Centers
Volunteer Opportunities
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Medication Information / Management
Hospitals
A one-on-one support program patient to patient and family member to family member. Program may be limited by availability of volunteers.

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Family Based Services
Peer Counseling
Peer to Peer Networking
Cancer
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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Health Education
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Cancer
Dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and finding a cure for the disease.
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.
Offers a spectrum of breast health services including education, early detection screenings, breast cancer treatment and support. Provides computer-assisted mammography, ultrasound, and a breast biopsy system. Satellite services offered in East Hampton and Hampton Bays.

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Mammograms
Health Education
Hospitals
Cancer Detection
Breast Cancer
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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Cancer
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
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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Support Group Clearinghouses
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer
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.

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Cancer
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Appearance Enhancement Consultation Programs
Health Supportive Services
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 individuals diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss their experiences living with illness. Call for meeting times and dates.
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
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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Families / Friends of People With Cancer
Specialized Information and Referral
Cancer
Smoking / Vaping Cessation
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
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.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Males
Females
Health / Disability Related Counseling
Support Groups
Health Care
Cancer
Adolescents
Offers relaxation classes for cancer survivors. Please call for more information, meeting dates and times.

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Cancer
Yoga
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Meditation
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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Females
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Chemotherapy / Radiation Therapy Patients
Cancer
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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Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialty
Pediatric Intensive Care
Pediatric Endocrinology
Infants
Adolescent Medicine
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Allergy Specialty
Children
Hospitals
Pediatric AIDS
Pediatric Patients
Patients
Inpatients
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Pulmonary Disease Specialty
Pediatric Nephrology
Neonatal Intensive Care
Cancer
Genetic Disorders
Pediatric Cardiology
Adolescents
Pediatrics
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.

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Support Groups
Cancer
Faith Based Counseling
Religious Activities
Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Women's Support Groups