Here are a list or breast cancer resources the Pink-Link team personally endorses. If you have a suggestion for the breast cancer resources page, please contact us here and we'll be happy to review your recommendation.
Breast Cancer Yoga is part of a complimentary holistic approach to breast health and breast cancer recovery. Breast Cancer Yoga includes specific restorative yoga poses, supportive yoga props, a blend of aromatherapy oils, healing herbal teas, medicinal massage oils, body and bath oils. All our products have been chosen for their specific healing benefits for helping women during breast cancer recovery.
Breast Reconstruction Services
Dr. Alex Keller, a nationally-recognized plastic surgeon specializes in a variety of breast reconstruction surgery techniques, including reconstruction using a woman's own tissue. Their high success rate with these complex procedures can be attributed to extensive training, experience, and dedication to each patient's well being.
Cleaning for a Reason
Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher. And that's where the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation steps in. This newly formed nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer, any type of cancer.
Massage During Breast Cancer Treatment
Acaringtouchforcancer.com is a free
web-site dedicated to educating patients and caregivers about the safe practices
of massage; pre, during and after treatment for cancer. Massage done safely can
relieve the physical side effects of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation
treatment. Massage, done by a massage therapist trained in safe practices for
patients in treatment for cancer can offer gentle touch to quiet the mind,
create a feeling of calmness,and relieve the muscle tension due to illness and
inactivity. This site also offers information on other types of complementary
care, movement therapy for patients and skin care specifically created for the
skin side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
Links for Life
Links for Life is a
Breast Cancer Non-Profit that assists women of
KernCounty.
We pay for breast Mammograms & Ultrasounds
for individuals under the age of 40 with a doctor’s referral and if a
suspicious mass is discovered we also provide funding for Needle Biopsies. In our “Missing Link Boutique” we supply wigs
and head coverings to any women going through chemotherapy. Our self-help Support Group meets the first Tuesday of every month where women
can meet with other women to access support while they are going through
treatment.Our Volunteers Speak at wellness events for large companies and our Health FairVolunteers provide education at community events in English and
Spanish.
To learn more about Links for Life please visit our website www.linksforlife.org or email us at staff@linksforlife.org
LotsAHelpingHands LotsAHelpingHands.com, www.lotsahelpinghands.com is a simple, immediate way for friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors to assist loved ones in need. It's an easy-to-use, private group calendar, specifically designed for organizing helpers, where everyone can pitch in with meals delivery, rides, and other tasks necessary for life to run smoothly during a crisis. Click here to learn more.
Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center
Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center is a non-profit organization that provides support, knowledge and complementary care to women in Northern Colorado with breast cancer. We pay for post-diagnosis services to help relieve the symptoms caused by surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. We seek to improve the overall well-being of our client’s mind, body and spirit. Please visit www.hopelives.org or call 970-225-6200 for additional information.
Touched With Cancer
Touched With Cancer provides emotional help for people that have been diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. As a Breast Cancer survivor since 2001, I understand the fear that can come with a cancer diagnosis. We provide psychological services and 6-week support groups that are focused on reducing the emotional and physical pain. For more information you can visit our website at www.TouchedWithCancer.com.