Below are several types of resources to help cancer patients live with their illness in ways that allow them to feel as healthy, comfortable and "normal" as possible.
Breast Prosthesis
For a complete listing of suppliers, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-952-7664, ext. 5682. Suppliers in the Boston, Mass.,
suburban area include:
- Florence's Fashions (Wakefield): 781-245-1385
- Lady Grace (Malden): 781-322-0465
- New England Hair Illusions and Breast Form Clinic (Tyngsboro): 978-649-7228
Ostomy Resources
- Ostomy Association of Boston: This association provides help and information for people with ostomies. To reach the association, call 617-924-2809.
- Ostomy nurses at Lahey Clinic: Call either Donna Loehner, RN, CWOCN; or Kerry Casey, RN, CWOCN; at 781-744-2694, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Wigs
Suppliers in the Boston, Mass., suburban area include:
- American Cancer Society Wig Bank (free of charge): 617-556-7400
- Anne's Wig Shop (Arlington): 781-641-2616
- Carolyn's Place Wig Salon (Wakefield): 781-246-2818
- New England Hair Illusions and Breast Form Clinic (Tyngsboro): 978-649-7228
- Nick George's Hair Salon (Danvers): 978-750-8200
Additional Resources
Governmental and Health Organizations
Local and national organizations include:
- American Cancer Society (for informational literature and services): 1-800-ACS-2345; Web site: www.cancer.org; Clinical Trials Matching Program
- Cancercare: 1-800-813-HOPE
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: 781-329-9944; Web site: www.leukemia.org
- National Cancer Institute (for information or literature): 1-800-4-CANCER; Web site: www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: 877-272-6226
- Social Security Hotline: 1-800-772-1213
LifeLine
LifeLine is an emergency response button for those who live alone. For information, call 781-641-7798 or toll free at 1-800-579-3341.
Private Pay Home Care
Providers in the Boston, Mass., suburban area include:
- Associated Home Care: 978-922-0745
- Best Care: 781-279-1900
- Golden Care: 617-267-5858
- Minutewomen Home Care: 781-862-3300
