The Breast Program is dedicated to helping Orange County women stay informed about breast cancer, as well as providing support for those affected by a cancer diagnosis. To do this, our services go beyond screening and treatment to also include Support and Integrative Care. We offer support groups and education to all Orange County women and their loved ones covering topics from risk reduction to coping with cancer.
Support Groups
“Entre Amigos” Cancer Support Group en Espaňol
Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital, Meeting Rooms A & B (hospital basement), Orange. For more information, contact Noemi Vidal at (714) 771-8000 ext. 13359.
“In Your Shoes” (Family of Cancer Survivors)
This program is for newly diagnosed patients going through the journey of cancer who would like to be connected to someone who has already walked in their shoes. Held at The Center for Cancer Prevention and Treatment at St. Joseph Hospital, 1000 W. La Veta Ave., Orange. Please contact the Clinical Social Worker at (714) 734-6279 to be connected to one of our cancer survivors.
Look Good…Feel Better Program - A free program for women receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Teaches make-up, hair styling and skin care techniques to help deal with appearance changes that may occur.
Session in English:
1st Monday of each even month: October 5th and December 7th
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Register: Please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Session in Spanish:
1st Thursday of each odd month September 3rd, November 5th, January 7th
1 to 3 p.m.
Register: Please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345.
Counseling Services
We recognize that support is an integral part of the healing process for both patients and their families. For that reason, our team includes a dedicated clinical social worker who offers 30 and 60-minute sessions of listening, caring and assistance. This assistance can include informing patients during financial decisions and referring patients to outside resources for specialty items needed during treatment and healing. In addition, our clinical social worker assists patients and their families in coping with cancer. Treatment focuses on relieving anxiety, fear, depression and grief while boosting self-esteem. Individual and family relationships are also supported.
Spiritual Care
Our Spiritual Care services include a dedicated chaplain, as well as interfaith clergy who offer holistic ministry that allow patients and family to sharing feelings and concerns. Spiritual Care staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can assist with any ethical or emotional issues that may arise during diagnosis and treatment.
Integrative Care
Treating the whole patient is a vital part of our approach to health care. We offer services that help our patients feel better emotionally and physically-as well as recover more quickly. At our Wellness Center, we offer such therapeutic wellness options as massage, reflexology, thermal heat wraps, aromatherapy and hot stone therapy.
Community Outreach
Through our Community Education Department, we offer a number of workshops to help women learn more about breast health, breast cancer risk and other women's health concerns.
For more information, please call (714) 734-6279.