All Counties
American Cancer Society. Serving all Upper CA counties. Offers cancer information, day to day help, emotional support, programs & services to those with cancer & their families & friends. Free. www.cancer.org Call 24 hours a day year-round: 1-800-227-2345.
Parenting With Cancer Website. A resource for parents with cancer & the family & friends who love them, created by mother & lymphoma survivor Jen Singer. www.parentingwithcancer.com
Butte County
Brighter Days; Paradise. For those needing help with skin problems associated with chemotherapy & radiation. Products & personal attention provided. Fosters hope & comfort. 1st Weds, 1pm. Must pre-reg. www.frhosp.org/medical/cancercenter Feather River Cancer Center, 5629 Canyon View Dr. (530) 876-3157.
R.A.D. (Recreation & Dreams for Children with Cancer); Chico. A unique program supporting families with a child or young adult diagnosed with cancer. Peer support, services, mentoring & recreational events for families with young family members in treatment, recovering & in remission. www.caring-choices.org 1398 Ridgewood Dr. (530) 899-3873.
VIVA Program; Chico. Support program for youth living with loved ones who have cancer. Comfort, encouragement, education & answers to tough questions. Socialize with other kids with the same needs, express feelings through art, play & fun. Free. www.enloe.org (530) 332-3855.
YOCAS (Yoga For Cancer Survivors); Paradise. An opportunity for patients & caregivers to learn relaxation techniques under a certified yoga instructor. Meets Thursdays, 1-3pm. Must pre-reg. www.frhosp.org/medical/cancercenter Feather River Cancer Center, 5629 Canyon View Dr. (530) 876-3157.
