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Last updated on December 22, 2008

Breast Cancer Connections provides personalized information and support to people touched by breast cancer in an atmosphere of warmth, sensitivity and understanding.

Description:
Clients are referred to use our services by medical providers, friends and former clients. We offer numerous support groups, a buddy program, weekly open house sessions (led by a volunteer physician or nurse), an extensive library on breast cancer, consultation services prior to having a medical appointment and many special programs. We also have the Patser Program offering screening and diagnostic services for low income, uninsured women under 40 with a breast cancer problem. All the services we offer are free of charge.

History:
BCC was started 14 years ago by two co-founders - a patient and her doctor who recognized the need of a place for recently diagnosed breast cancer patients to go and receive personalized programs infused with warmth and understanding. Today over 700 new clients are served annually, we host an annual Breast Cancer Conference in October and have over 400 volunteers giving 8,500 hours of their time. Our volunteers include physicians, therapists, nurses, former clients, community leaders and people from all occupations who may be retired, students from local colleges and universities and all others who want to be part of our wonderful, caring organization by giving back their time and special talents.

Contact people:

Irene Liana, Manager, Volunteer Resources, (phone), (email) Cheri Livingston, Director, Programs & Services, (phone), (email) Amy Moody, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: 650/326-6686
Office fax number: 650/326-6273

Address:

390 Cambridge Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bcconnections.org

Directions:

From 280 take the Page Mill Road exit. Turn left onto El Camino Real and right onto Cambridge Avenue. From 101 take the Embarcadero Road exit. Turn left onto El Camino and left onto Cambridge Avenue.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: California Ave. Train stop,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: Page Mill Road, 10 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Spanish
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	Yes
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	Yes

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