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Listed here are cancer support services offered by Boulder Community Hospital and other community agencies. We encourage you to explore these groups and agencies to find those that best suit your particular needs and preferences. Some of these services are free, while others are offered on a fee basis. Please be sure to ask if there is a charge at the time you inquire about a service. Look Good ...Feel Better A program for cancer patients to help them maintain their appearance while undergoing chemotherapy. American Cancer Society Emmy Anderson 720.854.7290 emmy.anderson@cancer.org Colorado Breast Cancer Resources Directory This comprehensive directory compiled by the Colorado Breast Cancer Coalition lists cancer support groups in the state, product suppliers, exercise services and online information resources.
For a free copy of the directory call 303-415-1883 or toll free 1-888-284-6415. Hospice of Boulder County Hospice offers several support groups for individuals of all ages dealing with terminal illness and grief.
Phone 303-449-7740 Additional Support Services Boulder Community Hospital HomeCare Boulder Community Hospital HomeCare provides skilled nurses, therapists and personal care aides for the homebound patient. 24-hour nursing care is available.
Phone 303-441-0444 Lifeline Service This personal emergency response system enables individuals to live alone at home, yet have access to 24-hour medical assistance at the touch of a button.
Phone 1-800-372-3695 Meals on Wheels Nutritious, hot lunches are delivered Monday through Friday to people who are homebound. Special diets are available and the program accepts food stamps. Boulder 303-441-3908
Lafayette/Louisville 303-665-5165
Longmont 303-772-0504 RSVP Senior volunteers provide handyman/fix it services, companionship calls and visits, grocery shopping for shut-ins, and Medicare counseling to seniors (over 55 years of age) in need.
Phone 303-443-1933 Special Transit Service Low cost, door to door transportation for anyone unable to drive, especially the elderly and handicapped.
For Boulder area scheduling, call 303-447-9636 Return to Top Online Resources American Cancer Society Colorado HealthNet This non profit organization provides access to information, support services and medical resources for people with chronic medical conditions, including cancer Healthfinder A service of the US Department of Health and Human Services, this site is a gateway to reliable consumer health information on a multitude of topics National Cancer Institute For information on cancer for both health professionals and patients, be sure to view the NCI's Cancernet section National Institutes of Health Information on NIH health resources includes consumer health publications, clinical trials, health hotlines and MEDLINE, the National Library of Medicine's database for helping consumers research their health questions. Oncolink The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource provides cancer patients and health care professionals with accurate cancer related information. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation The Foundation is dedicated to advancing research and education about breast cancer and its treatment. Other Resources Cancer Answerline This 24-hour, toll-free service offered by the American Cancer Society provides the latest information and education on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation 1-800-ACS-2345. Grillo Health Information Center Provides free assistance in researching health information. The Grillo Center is located within the main branch of the Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder CO. 303-441-4144. "Y-Me" Breast Cancer Hotline This hotline answers all types of questions about breast cancer. Call 1-800-221-2141 for information in English, and 1-800-986-9505 for information in Spanish. Return to Top
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