{"id":2115,"date":"2016-10-13T16:47:16","date_gmt":"2016-10-13T21:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/?p=2115"},"modified":"2016-11-03T21:06:17","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T02:06:17","slug":"breast-cancer-survivor-resources-in-mobile-al","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/?p=2115","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer Survivor Resources in Mobile, AL"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cLet\u2019s Talk\u201d<\/strong> Breast Cancer Support Group (Formerly BFF)<\/p>\n

USA Mitchell Cancer Institute<\/p>\n

Meets First Tuesday of Each Month, 2nd<\/sup> Floor, Multipurpose Room<\/p>\n

Noon till 1:00 p.m. RSVP for lunch by calling Cathy Tinnea at 251-445-9802.<\/p>\n

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South Alabama Ostomy and Cancer Support Group <\/strong><\/p>\n

USA Mitchell Cancer Institute<\/p>\n

Meets 3rd<\/sup> Monday of Each Month, 2nd<\/sup> Floor Multipurpose Room<\/p>\n

5:30 \u2013 7:00 p.m., RSVP Barbara Phillips, 770-312-8638.<\/p>\n

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USA Mitchell Cancer institute \u2013 Lunch and Learn Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meetings Fourth Tuesday Every Month, MCI 2nd<\/sup> Floor, Noon.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBreast\u201d Friends<\/strong> Volunteer Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group<\/p>\n

Meets every 2nd<\/sup> Friday of each month at Providence Hospital. Coordinator Robi Jones may be reached at 251-639-2852.<\/p>\n

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STRETCH \u2013 <\/strong>(Strength Through Recreation, Exercise, Togetherness, Caring and Health). American Cancer Society, area hospitals, and the YMCA sponsor this Exercise\/Support for Breast Cancer Survivors. A calendar of six week sessions throughout the year meet at Hearin-Chandler YMCA, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 \u2013 11:30 a.m in Studio B. Must have physician\u2019s written approval.<\/p>\n

Instructor Beth Reinert \u2013 251-209-1555.<\/p>\n

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Camp Bluebird<\/strong> \u2013 Adult Cancer Camp for 3 \u2013days and 2-nights at Camp Grace in West Mobile, campers enjoy a creative, educational atmosphere and support. Sponsored by Providence Hospital & Telephone Pioneers. For more information, contact Providence Foundation at (251) 639-2050. 2017 dates are April 12 \u2013 14 and October 11 \u2013 13.<\/p>\n

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American Cancer Society events, programs, and services<\/strong><\/p>\n

1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 420, Mobile, AL 36609\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 251-344-9858<\/strong><\/p>\n

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*Relay for Life.<\/p>\n

*Making Strides Against Breast Cancer \u2013 Bienville Square, 3.5 mile walk to awareness and funds to end breast cancer.<\/p>\n

*Gift Items \u2013 Wigs, turbans, hats, scarves, and puffs are available by appointment.<\/p>\n

*Look Good, Feel Better \u2013 Free programs where cosmetologists help female cancer patients deal with the side effects of treatment by teaching them beauty techniques to enhance their appearance and self-image.<\/p>\n

*Reach to Recovery \u2013 One-to-one support by breast cancer survivors in person or by phone.<\/p>\n

*Road to Recovery \u2013 Free transportation service for cancer patients to get to and from scheduled cancer treatment appointments.<\/p>\n

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Financial Assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.cancercare.org\/financial<\/strong><\/a> – <\/strong>Offer limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation and childcare, and our oncology social workers can help you find resources.<\/p>\n

Call 800-813-HOPE (4673) and speak with a CancerCare<\/em>\u00ae social worker<\/strong> to complete a brief interview. Can be reached from 9 a.m.\u20137 p.m. (ET) Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m.\u20135 p.m. (ET) on Friday.<\/p>\n

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Supplies and Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.careshealthservices.com\/about-us.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT * PHYSICAL THERAPY\u00a0* OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY * COMPRESSION PAIN MANAGEMENT * MCKENZIE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF THE SPINE<\/p>\n

WEIGHT LOSS, WELLNESS & NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS<\/p>\n

MASTECTOMY APPAREL & SPECIALTY BRAS<\/p>\n

878 Hillcrest Road, Suite A, Mobile, AL 36695, 251-344-4212.<\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.easternshoreop.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Bras and Prothesis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile location on 2504 Dauphin Street, Suite M, 36606<\/strong><\/p>\n

251-471-0071<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.advantagediabetic.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

107 North Florida Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile, AL 36606<\/strong><\/p>\n

251-661-2238<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compression Therapy and Diabetic Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.easternshoreop.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Bras and Prothesis<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile location on 2504 Dauphin Street, Suite M, 36606<\/strong><\/p>\n

251-471-0071<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.advantagediabetic.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

107 North Florida Street<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mobile, AL 36606<\/strong><\/p>\n

251-661-2238<\/strong><\/p>\n

Compression Therapy and Diabetic Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lymphedema Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

MyLymphedema: <\/strong>www.mylymphedema.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lymphedema Network: <\/strong>www.lymphnet.org<\/strong><\/a> 1-800-541-3259<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lymphedema Awareness Foundation: <\/strong>www.eLymphNotes.org<\/strong><\/a> 1-407-324-3255<\/strong><\/p>\n

Juzo \u2013 Lymphedema garments: <\/strong>www.juzousa.com<\/strong><\/a> 1-888-255-1300<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Support Groups:   \u201cLet\u2019s Talk\u201d Breast Cancer Support Group (Formerly BFF) USA Mitchell Cancer Institute Meets First Tuesday of Each Month, 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room Noon till 1:00 p.m. RSVP for lunch by calling Cathy Tinnea at 251-445-9802.   South Alabama Ostomy and Cancer Support Group USA Mitchell Cancer Institute […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[518,1],"tags":[520,519],"class_list":["post-2115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breast-cancer-resources","category-uncategorized","tag-breastcancersupport","tag-thinkpink"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4cxZR-y7","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2115"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2133,"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2115\/revisions\/2133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.caregiversunite.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}