Cancer Programs
Find sincere encouragement and support, gain a better understanding of your condition, and develop action plans to help in your recovery. All classes and support groups are open to the community.
Breast Cancer Care Coordinator
Our Breast Care coordinator serves as a patient advocate and educator for members diagnosed with breast cancer. She will help you navigate your care, and provide you with an overview of treatment options as well as referrals to support services, including prosthesis providers, support groups, and more. Individual appointments are encouraged. Open toKaiser Permanente members only.
Location: Fremont and Hayward Medical Centers
Fee: No fee
Registration: For more information, (510) 784-6767.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Explore issues around the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in a comfortable setting. This group is for women who are undergoing, or who have completed, breast cancer treatment. Facilitated by the Breast Care. Open to the community.
Location: Union City Medical Offices
Dates/Time: Drop in Union City; every other Wednesday, 3-5 pm, in Union City Medical Offices Building A Psychiatry Department
Fee: No fee
Registration: Not required; for more information, call (510) 784-6767
Look Good, Feel Better
If you are undergoing cancer treatment, looking better on the outside can help you feel better on the inside.
Take this opportunity to meet trained cosmetologists and get tips on everything from skin care and makeup
to stylish wigs and scarves. Open to the community. Available in Spanish and Chinese dialects.
Location: Hayward and Union City Medical Offices
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
Fee: No fee
Registration:(800) 227-2345
Cancer Support Group
This weekly support group for people offers emotional support and helpful information on how to manage the side effects of treatment. Open to the community.
Location: Fremont Medical Center
Dates/Time: Drop in and every Tuesday 4-5:30 pm
Fee: No charge
Registration: Not required; for more information, call (510) 657-6656
The Cancer Support Community
(formerly The Wellness Community)
This community-based organization provides support for cancer patients and their families. Services include
educational workshops, exercise instruction, relaxation sessions, support groups, and social events. Open to
the community. Open to the community
Location: 3276 McNutt Ave Walnut Creek
Dates/Time: Ongoing; times vary
Fee: No fee
Registration:(925)933-0107
Please click the link to get more information on Bay Area Wellness
Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group
Everyone is welcome to join this group where you can get the latest information about prostate cancer, along with the support you need. Different speakers present information every month. Open to the community.
Location: Hayward Medical Center
Dates/Time: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: No fee
Registration: Drop-in. Call (510) 675-6889 for more information.
Metastic Cancer Support Group
This group is for individuals who are coping with advanced cancer. Join us to explore strategies to help you live better during this stage of your illness. This group will provide you with a safe place to share your story, relate to others, and get support. Open to the community.
Location: Union City
Dates/Time: First and Third Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No fee. No pregregistration is required.
Information: Call Ginny Carter, LCSW at (510) 784-6055.
Oncology Nutrition
This class provides nutritional information and guidelines before, during, and after chemotherapy treatment. Topics covered include: nutrition basics, what to eat when you can’t eat enough, and fluid guidelines, as well as special nutritional considerations. Members only. Caretakers welcome.
Location: Fremont, Hayward and Union City
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee.
Information: Call (510) 248-3455 or (510) 784-4531.
If you need more information or would like to register for a class please contact one of our Health Education Centers:
Fremont 510-248-3455
Hayward & Union City 510-784-4531
Last updated on 3/5/2013.
