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(S) = Servicios disponibles en Español. Services available in Spanish After Breast Cancer (A.B.C.) GroupDorcy Cancer Center of St. Mary Corwin Medical Center, Healing Arts Room, 2004 Lake Ave., Pueblo, CO. Contact Rachel Franc, RN 719-560-5514 • Group meets every Thursday, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Open to new patients and long-term survivors. ANGEL Network: African American Women Nurturing and Giving Each other LifeP. O. Box 7021, 2222 N Nevada Ave CC202, Colorado Springs, CO 80933. Call Allison O'Neal at 719-776-2510 for information. • Dedicated to helping educate and empower African American women about breast health. • ANGEL WINGS - breast cancer support group meets the first Tuesday of each month, 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Penrose Main Hospital, CC Conference Room D, Colorado Springs. Afrah Caraballo, MSW, is the facilitator. Bosom BuddiesLamb Library, 2525 S Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, CO, 81005, 719-564-2255 • Support group meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. God’s CLIP: Christian Ladies In PrayerColorado Springs area, 719-593-2856 • This group prays for women experiencing the traumatic effects of having / being diagnosed with breast problems, and offers support. They offer free breast health presentations to church groups throughout Colorado. e-mail: GodsCLIP@Hotmail.com www.homestead.com/GodsCLIP/ welcomepg.html (S) Grupo de Apoyo para Sobreviventes de cancer del seno (Spanish Speaking support group)Colorado Springs area, 719-776-5669 • A support group for breast and colorectal cancer survivors meets second Monday of each month at Penrose Cancer Center; also meets informally in private homes as often as needed. HOPE Retreat — Healing Opportunities through Personal EnrichmentCall 719-444-2213 for dates and other information. • The HOPE Retreat is designed for women who have completed treatment for breast cancer within the last 12 months. This 2-1/2 day retreat is staffed by health care professionals from Memorial Hospital and previous retreat participants.
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Look Good...Feel Better®American Cancer Society, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Call Rosie O'Connel at 719-636-5101 for times and locations. For dates and locations in Pueblo, call 719-557-4944 • Cosmetology professionals assist patients undergoing cancer treatment with makeup, dry skin, discolored nails, choice and care of wigs, scarves, turbans and hats. Patients receive complimentary makeup kit. (S) Memorial Hospital Cancer Center1400 E Boulder, Colorado Springs, CO 80909, 719-365-2697. Call Peggy Thomas for more information. • Breast Cancer Support Group. Meets the second Wednesday of the month, Noon to 1:30 p.m., Printers Park Medical Plaza, 175 S. Union, Union Room. • The First Years: Breast Cancer Educational Series. Meets the first and third Wednesdays from 12 Noon to 1:30 PM, Printers Park Medical Plaza, 175 S. Union, Union Room. • Exercise program and complementary care program. Contact Britta Newcomer, 719-365-2697. (S) Penrose Hospital / Penrose Cancer Center110 E. Monroe St., Colorado Springs, CO 80933, 719-776-5311 • Woman to Woman Breast Cancer Recovery Class. Four session class for women who have had early stage breast cancer. Contact Mary Alice Browning, RN for more information, 719-776-5955. • Women Over 40 Support Group. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To register, contact Margaret Palmer at 719-776-5311. • Friends Like Me Support Group. For women 20 to 40. Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Contact Mary Alice Browning, RN for more information, 719-776-5955. A Y-ME Support Group. • WINGS (Walking in Newly Gained Strength) Breast Cancer Support Group for African-American women. Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Contact Allison O'Neal at 719-776-2510 St.Mary Corwin Medical CenterDorcy Cancer Center, 2004 Lake Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-557-5460 • Support groups for breast cancer survivors and families • Wig salon and free breast prostheses through American Cancer Society • Full-time COMPASS Patient Navigator • Complementary health programs such as bio-feedback, massage and others. |
