American Cancer
Society
A nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated
to eliminating cancer as a health problem through
research, education, advocacy and service. Throughout the year, the American Cancer Society
sponsors a variety of activities and events to support
this fight.
74-140 El Paseo, Suite 1
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-2691
(800) 227-2345
(760) 341-8783 Fax
AMC
Cancer Research Center
In 1989, AMC became the first institution in the
country to devote its scientific resources entirely to
the prevention and control of cancer. Today AMC is
conducting important cancer research in the areas of
causation and prevention, nutrition in the prevention of
disease, health communications, behavioral research, and
community studies.
(760) 340-1197
National: (303) 233-6501
(800) 525-3777
City of Hope Desert Communities Office
An office of the City of Hope Cancer Center and Beckman Research Institute provides
information and referrals for cancer, diabetes HIV/AIDS,
and other life-threatening diseases. Coordinates
volunteer efforts to raise funds for research.
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
74-133 El Paseo, Ste. 4
Palm Desert, CA 92260
760-779-0151
email hullings@coh.org
Comprehensive
Cancer Centers of the Desert
Provides free cancer screens and diagnostics through
Desert Healthcare Foundation.
1180 North Indian Canyon Drive, ste. E-218
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 416-4800
(760) 416-4875 Fax
Desert Cancer Foundation
Provides financial assistance to uninsured and
underinsured cancer patients in the Coachella Valley and
surrounding areas who cannot afford to pay for their
cancer treatment.
45-480 Portola Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-6554
email dcfpd@earthlink.net
Desert Healthcare Foundation's Cancer Program
Offers a free cancer diagnostics and screening program
that covers the cost of breast, prostate, and skin
cancer procedures.
El Mirador Medical Center
1180 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-6242
Desert Women's
Council
Hike for Hope benefits women's cancer research at
City of Hope, March 10. Hikes for all levels in the
Indian Canyons.
Post Office Box 4567
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 322-7063
email esterm839@aol.ocm
National Alliance of
Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO)
Breast cancer is on every woman's mind, and all
women are at risk. The good news is that when breast
cancer is detected early, it can be treated
successfully. No matter what your age, you should have
your own breast health program of regular check-ups.
(888) 806-2226
Office on Aging
Free Mammograms for qualified women
(800) 510-2020
Precision Ultrasound
Health screenings saves lives. Precision Ultrasound has
been offering preventive health screenings in
California, Arizona and Oregon since 1999.Our long list
of screenings include stroke prevention, aneurysm
detection, osteoporosis detection and prevention, EKG’s,
cholesterol screening, abdominal ultrasounds, PSA
(prostate cancer detection) and more. With over 20
low-cost health screenings and being mobile we can serve
everyone, everywhere. Now with one phone call, you can
choose from a number of health screenings and take
advantage of effective diagnostic screenings without a
doctor’s order. Our health screenings will be available
at Mizell Senior Center throughout the year. Refer to
the calendar section on our website for dates and
locations.
PO Box 4260
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 327-6770
(877) 487-7324
National Breast Cancer
Organizations
The mission of Y-ME National Breast Cancer
Organization is to decrease the impact of breast cancer,
create and increase breast cancer awareness, and to
ensure, through information, empowerment and peer
support, that no one faces breast cancer alone.
(800) 221-2141
Spanish Language Hot
Line for Breast Cancer
La mision de y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization es
disminuir el impacto del cancer de mama, crear y
aumentar la concientizacion acerca de esta enfermedad, y
asegurar a traves de informacion y apoyo que nadie
enfrente el cancer de mama solo o solar.
(800) 986-9505
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