Breast Cancer Support Resources
Kaiser Permanente provides the services of a Breast Care Coordinator on our Santa Clara campus. This professional is able to address and provide expert guidance on the myriad of needs experienced by breast cancer patients.
Lymphedema resources
A lymphedema class and specialists trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) and Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP), are also available to assist patients with physical issues that may arise after surgery.
- What is Lymphedema and Managing Lymphedema
- Preventing Lymphadema After Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Lymphedema: Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
- National Lymphedema Network
Lymphedema specialists
Lymphedema handouts
Local Breast Cancer Resources and Support
Sources for Wigs, Breast Prosthesis and other accessories:
Breast Cancer Support Groups:
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara
Meets weekly on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
700 Lawrence Expressway
Main Hospital Building, Second Floor Rm. 225
Call 408-851-4316 for details.
Drop-in welcomed
- Bay Area Breast Cancer Network
4320 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 185
San Jose, CA 95129
(408)261-1425
Recommended for young women
- Breast Cancer Connections
390 Cambridge Ave
Palo alto, CA 94306
Fitness Training Program
Local Strength and Fitness Training Program for Adult Cancer Survivors at the YMCA
For more local resources please refer to Bay Area cancer care support under Cancer Support Services.
Breast Support websites
These resources have proven beneficial to some of our patients in the past. However, their inclusion above does not represent an endorsement of either the third party vendors or their products.
