Mission

Our mission is to enhance services provided to those touched by breast cancer in our rural communities. In addition to helping with traditional support services and complementary care, we hope to address issues specific to our rural setting, including access and transportation, physical/emotional isolation, and communication gaps between providers.

If you would like to participate in one of our programs, or know someone who would, please contact a committee member or email us at the address below.

We welcome community participation and input. Please contact us with questions or suggestions.

Siskiyou County Support

Yahoo Groups

An email discussion list just for county residents. All who have been touched by breast cancer in Siskiyou County are welcome. If you're newly-diagnosed, you can ask questions. If you're past treatment, you may have questions too, and it's an opportunity to help someone else by offering support and sharing experiences.
BreastCancerSiskiyouYahooGroups

Yreka Breast Cancer Support Group

Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm at Fairchild Medical Center, in the conference room near the cafeteria.

Circles of Healing Cancer and Chronic Illness Support Group

Together we will learn how simple it can be to turn inward and discover the peace and wisdom within. Circles of Healing has monthly drop-in sessions.Circles of Healing

Look Good...Feel Better

American Cancer Society offers this free program that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Look Good...Feel Better

Circles of Healing Retreat Weekend

Join us at the foot of Mt. Shasta for a long weekend retreat with others who are seeking wholeness and an inner healing journey. Offered in the spring and the fall. This program is offered free of cost to participants. The programs in 2010 are sponsored by Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta For details, please see the website: Circles of Healing

Online and National Support

American Cancer Society Hotline

          1-800-227-2345 ~ available 24/7

Breast Cancer Network of Strength "YourShoes" line

          1-800-221-2141 ~ also 24/7, email too

Commonweal

The Commonweal Cancer Help Program (CCHP) is a week-long retreat for people with cancer. Our goal is to help participants live better and, where possible, longer lives. The Cancer Help Program addresses the unmet needs of people with cancer. These include finding balanced information on choices in healing, mainstream and complementary therapies; exploring emotional and spiritual dimensions of cancer; discovering that illness can sometimes lead to a richer and fuller life; and experiencing genuine community with others facing a cancer diagnosis.