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Provides information about cancer, and referrals for services and support throughout the community.

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

Dedicated to improving the lives of those diagnosed with cancer and finding a cure for the disease.

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 information about cancer, and referrals for services and support throughout the community.

Provides supplementary outpatient financial assistance to patients with leukemia, the lymphomas, multiple myeloma, Hodgkins and preleukemia as well as referral to other services in the community. Call for more information.

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 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.

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.

Offers individuals post laryngectomy the opportunity to meet with peers to discuss issues and experiences they have encountered after surgery.

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.

A one-on-one support program patient to patient and family member to family member. Program may be limited by availability of volunteers.

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.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life of children with cancer and to provide comfort and support to the families. Services include recreational and wish granting for patient and siblings, financial aid and support to the parents and disseminating information to the general public about children suffering from cancer. Operates in Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Winthrop, Columbia, Montefiore, Nassau University Medical Center and other area hospitals.

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 cancer survivors the opportunity to learn breathing and relaxation techniques through gentle chair yoga. Please call for more information, meeting 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Offers full genetic counseling and genetic testing services for patients with breast or ovarian cancer, colon cancer of a family history of cancer. A complete family history is obtained for risk assessment. Dominant inheritance risk of transmission to offspring and probabilities of developing disease are discussed. The significance of negative and positive test results are reviewed.

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.

Offers pediatric support groups including: Hope for Hearts, a support group for parents and siblings of children with congenital heart defects Our Little Heroes/Oncology Parent Support Network, offering mutual support and guidance for families of children with cancer. Call for schedule/information.