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. For members only.
~Location: Fremont and Hayward Medical Centers
~Fee: No charge
~Registration: For more information, call Susan Buseck, MSW, at (510) 784-6767 and at Susan Buseck

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. Co-facilitated by the Breast Care coordinator and a nurse.
~ Location: Union City Medical Offices
~Dates/Time: Drop in; every other Wednesday, 3-5 pm.
~Fee: No charge
~Registration: Not required; for more information, call Susan Buseck, MSW, at (510) 784-6767

Look Good, Feel Better
Join us for a free program that teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. See the American Cancer Society Web site cancer.org for more information. Also offered in Spanish and Chinese.
~ Location: Hayward and Fremont Medical Centers
~ Dates/Time: Call for dates and times
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (925) 833-2784, option 3

Cancer Support Group
Weekly support group for people with all types of cancer. 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

Building Bridges Cancer Support Group
This community-based organization serves individuals and families. Groups are available for patients, caregivers, children, and adolescents. They also offer bereavement groups for adults, children, and adolescents.
~ Location: 20080 Redwood Road, Castro Valley
~ Dates/Times: Ongoing, every Thursday evening; call for times
~ Fee: No charge for all services
~ Registration: (510) 889-8766

Vida con Esperanza/ Life with Hope
Formed by Latinas for Latinas coping with breast cancer, this class provides educational resources, advocacy, and support through ongoing group meetings. In Spanish.
~ Location: Centro de Servicios, Union City
~ Dates/Times: Ongoing; Thursday, 5-7pm
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: For more information call (510) 471-5907, ext. 1186 or ext. 1120.

The Wellness Community
Do you or someone you love live with cancer? This community-based organization provides support for cancer patients and their families in a cozy, home-like setting. Services include educational workshops, exercise instruction, relaxation sessions, support groups, and social events.
~ Location: 3276 McNutt Ave Walnut Creek
~ Dates/Time: Ongoing; times vary
~ Fee: No charge
~ Registration: (925)933-0107

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