The following links, groups or resources may provide additional information regarding this topic
Free or low-cost Cancer Tests provided during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). The government's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers free or low-cost mammograms and Pat tests. Cost is dependent upon age and income requirements. For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp
American Cancer Society, Texas Division, SA Metro Unit (web site: http://www.cancer.org )
(8115 Datapoint, San Antonio, TX. 78229) 210-614-4211
AMC Cancer Information & Counseling Line (800-525-3777) (web site: http://www.cicl.amc.org ) Provides information & counseling on cancer by trained volunteers.
Cancer Information Center 1-800-422-6237 WebSite: http://www.cancer.gov Provides Information & Free Publications.
Cancer Response System 1-800-ACS-2345 (web site: http://www.cancer.org ) American Cancer Society information specialists educate callers about signs and symptoms of different cancers and treatment options; will send free brochures and give referrals to local ACS chapters.
Cancer Therapy and Research Center ( web site: http://www.ctrc.saci.org )
4450 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX. 78229) 210-616-5500
CancerNet 1-800-4-CANCER Cancer net discusses types of cancer, treatments, clinical trials and support resources for families.
Children's Oncology Services (Ronald McDonald House) (no web-site available at this time)
(227 Lewis Street, San Antonio, TX 78212) 210-223-6014 or 210-614-2554
Children's Wish Foundation International 1-800-323-9474 http://www.childrenswish.org Provides information on how to fulfill wishes of terminally ill children.
Leukemia Society of America (web site: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org )
(950 Isom, #104, San Antonio, TX. 78216) 210-377-1775 (or toll free 800-683-2458)
Texas Department of Health, Public Health Region 8, (210-949-2000, San Antonio). Serves as pivotal agency for prevention of disease and promotion of health in Texas. CIDC (Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services, 210-494-2155) Arranges & pays for treatment & equipment for children with medical needs (such as bone, muscle & joint disorders; cancer, including leukemia, cerebral palsy; epilepsy, spina bifida, hemophilia; several burns and other medical conditions. Vision & Hearing Services (219-949-2000) screens and examines children for possible hearing or vision handicaps as mandated by Special Senses & Communications Disorders Act of 1983. Refers when needed. Children's Hearing Aid loan program provides evaluation, aids ear molds and counseling for patient and family. EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment, 210-494-2060) provides medical & dental care for Medicaid eligible under age of 21. County Indigent Health Care (210-949-2000) provides basic medical care to indigent county residents in areas not served by public hospital or hospital district. Does not include Bexar County. Medical transportation (210-949-2020 or 1-800-292-7353) provides medical transportation to eligible Medicaid medical appointments.
Mercy Medical Airlift 1-800-296-1192 or 1-800-296-1217 National Site for travel coordination. Angel Flight West (for Western sections of US) call 1-888-426-2643. Provide 3 transport services for seriously or critically ill patients: 1/Volunteer pilots donate time and plane for emergency transport, 2/Airlift contacts commercial airlines for reduced or emergency flight options, and 3/Air Ambulance for emergency needs only. Web Site: http://www.angel-flight.org )
Texas Department of Health: Chronically Ill and Disabled Children's Services (web site: http://www.tdh.state.tx.us (7430 Louis Pasteur Dr., San Antonio, TX. 78229) 210-949-2155
University Health System, Bexar County (web site: http://www.universityhealthsystem.com )
(4502 Medical Dr., San Antonio, TX 78229) (210-358-4000)
Y-Me Breast Cancer Hotline 1-800-221-2141 (web site: http://www.y-me.org ) Information on Treatment, reconstruction and referrals to major treatment centers and support groups.
Smokers Anonymous (San Antonio) 210-680-8528 (12 step program)
National Cancer Institute 800-422-6237 (English or Spanish) is seeking 32,000 healthy volunteer for the largest-ever prostate cancer prevention study. The study is seeking black men 50 and up, as this group has the world's highest rate of prostate cancer. Men, age 55 and older who are in generally good health and have not had prostate cancer, are also needed.
Nicotine Anonymous (web-Site: http://www.nicotineanonymous.com )
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) provides resources on a variety of topics and in a variety of formats, including the "Cancer Survival Toolbox Audio Tapes". Call 877-NCCS-YES (877-622-7937) or visit the web-site at http://www.cansearch.org/programs/toolbox.htm
Beating Cancer: "Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to your Future" (800-998-9938) http://www.patientcenters.com . Also "Healing Way: A journal for Cancer Survivors" (617-598-6500) http://www.writingtoheal.com