The Suffolk County Department of Health Services has developed a listing of resources and services that are helpful to residents in prevention, early detection, screening, and treatment of cancer. This listing is comprehensive in scope, but does not cover every single resource that exists.

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Information Resources Outside Suffolk County

General Information About Cancer

• American Cancer Society: Information about cancer, its risk factors, prevention, treatment, and more.
• American Society of Clinical Oncology: information provided by an organization of physicians who treat cancer patients
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC works with national cancer organizations, state health agencies, and other key groups to develop, implement, and promote effective strategies for preventing and controlling cancer.
  • Cancer Information
  • Information on Cancer Clusters
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): information on how cancer develops, and strategies for cancer prevention and control can be found on this site.
• National Cancer Institute:
  • Comprehensive Cancer Information
  • Information on Cancer Centers, involved in research to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network: an alliance of some of the world’s major cancer centers
• New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: information on cancer prevention and control website
• New York State Cancer Consortium: information on the burden of cancer in New York State
• New York State Department of Health
• U.S. National Library of Medicine
• World Health Organization Cancer Control Programme

Prevention

• American Institute for Cancer Research
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
  • Cancer Information
• New York State Tobacco Control Program: The New York State Department of Health Tobacco Control Program (NYTCP) implements evidence-based and promising strategies to prevent and reduce tobacco use.
• Comprehensive Cancer Information
• Information on Cancer Centers, involved in research to reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS): NIEHS is devoted to understanding how the environment influences the development and progression of disease
• New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: information on cancer prevention and control website
• New York State Department of Health
• The Guide to Community Preventive Services:
  • Cancer Prevention and Control
  • Tobacco Use
• US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: information on cancer prevention and screening
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: information on programs, regulations and chemicals relating to environmental protection and assessment of the risk of developing disease

Specific to Types of Cancer

• American Academy of Otolaryngology (ear, note, and throat problems): for information on cancers of the head and neck
• American Gastroenterological Association
• American Liver Foundation: Information on liver cancer
• American Lung Association: information on lung cancer
• American Urology Association Foundation: information on cancers or the urological system
• American Academy of Dermatology: information on skin cancer
• Breast Cancer: National Cancer Institute – information about breast cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research and statistics
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: An organization dedicated to addressing blood cancers
• Men’s Health: information on cancers of male reproductive system
• National Cancer Institute: Comprehensive cancer information
• New York State Department of Health
• The Foundation for Women's Cancer: a resource for information on cancers of the female reproductive system
• US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health

Environmental/Chemical Risk

• Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF): provides science-based information on environmental factors and cancer risk
• Silent Spring Institute: - Non-profit scientific research organization dedicated to identifying the links between the environment and women's health, especially breast cancer
• Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE): an international partnership committed to strengthening the scientific and public dialogue on environmental factors linked to chronic disease and disability
• Household Products Safety Database: National Library of Medicine database that contains health and safety information on household products
• International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): evidence on the cancer causing potential for various chemicals
• Mount Sinai Hospital Children's Environmental Health Center (CEHC): This Center focuses on protecting children against environmental threats to their health
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS): NIEHS is devoted to understanding how the environment influences the development and progression of disease
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: information on programs, regulations and chemicals relating to environmental protection and assessment of the risk of developing disease

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Cancer Screening and Treatment Resources

Cancer Screening Facilities

• Certified Mammography Facilities - U.S. Food and Drug Administration: search by zip code, city, state or facility name. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfMQSA/mqsa.cfm
• New York State Cancer Services Program General Description: this program provides breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings at no cost to women and men who do not have health insurance or have health insurance that does not cover the cost of these screenings, cannot pay for these screenings, meet income eligibility requirements, meet age requirements, and live in New York State

Hospitals in Suffolk County That Offer Cancer Treatment

• Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Inc (Patchogue): Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center is a 306-bed acute-care, voluntary not-for-profit community hospital located in East Patchogue, New York. Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center Inc. 101 Hospital Road Patchogue, NY 11772 Tel: 631-654-7100
• Eastern Long Island Hospital (Greenport): Eastern Long Island Hospital is a 90-bed, community hospital committed to delivering excellence in patient care and meeting all the health needs of the North Fork and Shelter Island. Eastern Long Island Hospital 201 Manor Place Greenport, NY 11944 Tel: 631-477-1000
• Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (West Islip): Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds), not-for-profit hospital serving the community on the south shore of Long Island in West Islip, New York. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center 1000 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 11795 Tel: 631-376-3000
• Huntington Hospital (Huntington): Huntington Hospital, established in 1916, is a 408-bed nonprofit community Hospital located in Huntington, New York. Huntington Hospital -has been a member of the North Shore - Long Island Jewish Health System since 1994. Huntington Hospital 270 Park Avenue Huntington, NY 11743 Tel: 631-351-2000
• John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New York Inc (Port Jefferson): John T. Mather Memorial Hospital is an accredited 248-bed, non-profit community hospital dedicated to providing a wide spectrum of health care services of the highest quality to the residents of Suffolk County in a cost effective manner. John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New York Inc. 75 North Country Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Tel: 631-473-1320
• Peconic Bay Medical Center (Riverhead): Peconic Bay Medical Center, a 182-bed not-for-profit medical center, includes a 60-bed Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Peconic Bay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center and Peconic Bay Home Health Services, a certified home health agency. Peconic Bay Medical Center 1300 Roanoke Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901 Tel: 631-548-6000
• St. Catherine of Siena Hospital (Smithtown): Located on a 110-acre healthcare campus in Smithtown, New York, St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center is 558-bed not-for-profit community hospital (including 240-beds); a 298-unit senior housing facility; and a medical office building. St Catherine of Siena Hospital 50 Route 25A Smithtown, NY 11787 Tel: 631-862-3000
• St. Charles Hospital (Port Jefferson): a 231-bed, acute care community hospital located in Port Jefferson, NY. St. Charles is a proud member of Catholic Health Services of LI, the healing ministry of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, and has served the residents of the Three Village area for more than 100 years. St Charles Hospital 200 Belle Terre Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Tel: 631-474-6000
• Southampton Hospital (Southampton): Southampton Hospital, on the South Fork provides healthcare services to Eastern Long Island Southampton Hospital 240 Meeting House Lane Southampton, NY 11968 Tel: 631-726-8330
• Southside Hospital (Bay Shore): founded in 1911, Southside Hospital is a 341-bed tertiary hospital. Southside Hospital 301 East Main St Bay Shore, NY 11706 Tel: 631-968-3000
• University Hospital of Stony Brook : An academic, tertiary medical center with 597 beds that provides specialized care, for people who are often referred from smaller hospitals, including the following specialty areas:
  • Stony Brook Cancer Center
  • Stony Brook Long Island Children’s Hospital
  University Hospital Health Sciences Center SUNY Stony Brook, NY 11794 Tel: 631-444-4000

Healthcare Facilities in the Region: to search for healthcare facilities in your area that may offer cancer related care, click here

National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Cancer Centers - these are centers that are characterized by scientific excellence and the capability to integrate a diversity of research approaches to focus on the problem of cancer. They play a vital role in advancing towards our goal of reducing morbidity and mortality from cancer.

National Cancer Institute

• Long Island Region
  • Cold Spring Harbor Labs
  • Albert Einstein Cancer Center
  • The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) of Columbia University
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Institute
  • NYU Cancer Institute
• New York State
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Hospice Care in Suffolk County

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Support Resources for Persons Being Treated for Cancer and Cancer Survivors:

Suffolk County

• Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition: A grass-roots organization, providing an array of patient support services, education and advocacy programs. Examples include:
  • Lend a Helping Hand(SS): Provides services to those recovering from breast cancer
    • House cleaning
    • Door-to-door transportation to medical appointments
    • Financial assistance
    • Meal preparation
    • Massage therapy
    • Childcare
    • and More
  • SOS(SS): A program that assists households who've recently lost a family member to breast cancer, by helping to offset funeral expenses, childcare, housecleaning and mental health counseling.
  • Pink Ribbon Exercise Program(SS): a supervised exercise program designed to help breast cancer patients regain strength and mobility following surgery and/or treatment.
  100 Montauk Highway Copiague, NY 11726 Phone: 631.893.4110 email: bbccest1993@aol.com www.babylonbreastcancer.org

Brentwood/Bay Shore Breast Cancer Coalition (PR): Through prevention, hope to reduce the progress of breast cancer. Work to assist community members in need of diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. PO Box 927 Brentwood, N.Y. 11717-0993 Tel: (631)273-9252 Email: bbbcc@optonline.net

Eastern Long Island Hospital : 201 Manor Place Greenport, NY 11944 Tel: 631-477-1000 Provides support, education and an opportunity to connect with individuals surviving a cancer diagnosis. Third Wednesday each month, First Presbyterian Church Manse, Southold, 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Call 631-477-5425 or 631-752-8500 to register.

Fighting Chance - Provides a free resource guide for those coping with cancer on the East End. Call 631-725-4646.

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center 1000 Montauk Highway West Islip, NY 11795 Tel: 631-376-3000

• Tobacco Support
• Breast Cancer Support Group
• Breast Cancer Family and Friends Support Group
• Prostate Cancer Support Group
• Care Giver Support Group
• Life Goes On Support Group
• Look Good Feel Better Support Group

Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition For a free Breast Health Kit, contact 631- 547-1518.

John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New York Inc: 75 North Country Road Port Jefferson, NY 11777 Tel: 631-473-1320

• Cancer Survivors: Support group for men and women who have or had any type of cancer.
• Live, Love and Laugh Again: Support group for women who have breast cancer.
• Look Good, Feel Better: A complimentary two-hour makeover session for cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy.
• Lymphedema: Support group for those who have been diagnosed with or are at high risk for lymphedema.
• “Newly” Diagnosed Women with Breast Cancer: Support group to help those newly diagnosed move on with their lives and make life more satisfying.
• Prostate Cancer Screening: The Men’s Prostate Health Center at Mather Hospital offers free prostate cancer screening exams.
• Prostate Cancer “Us TOO” International: Support group for men who have or had prostate cancer.
• Reach to Recovery: A program to help patients with breast cancer cope with their diagnosis, treatment and recovery, pairing a breast cancer survivor with a recently diagnosed patient.
• Smoking Cessation: Six-week class sessions held several times throughout the year.

Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center, Breast Cancer Help Inc(SS): Provides educational and wellness support programs Long Island Cancer Help and Wellness Center 32 Park Avenue Bay Shore NY 11706 Phone: (631) 675-9003

Reach to Recovery, nationally-recognized program sponsored by American Cancer Society. Offers one-on-one counseling. For information, call 1-800-ACS-2345.

Strength for Life(SS): A non-profit organization providing exercise classes and weekend wellness retreats to cancer patients and survivors at NO COST www.strengthforlifeny.org or 631-675-6513

Long Island Region

• CANCERcare(SS): a national organization with counseling, educational workshops, financial assistance (including wigs): www.cancercare.org or call 516- 364-8130
• Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program(SS): 1-800-877-8077

National

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): CDC refers to a cancer survivor as an individual who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis throughout his or her life. This link provides information specific to cancer survivorship. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/survivorship/
• National Cancer Institute: Survivorship: Website provides information for the individual with a cancer diagnosis as well as for their family.
• NCI Center for Cancer Research: A listing of hair and wig resources for cancer patients and survivors.
• American Cancer Society: Survivorship: During and After Treatment. Website provides resources and information on living well and finding support during treatment, being healthy after treatment, managing cancer as a chronic illness and understanding recurrence.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer(SS): Living Beyond Breast Cancer offers programs and services to women affected by breast cancer, caregivers and healthcare providers with a goal of empowering all women affected by breast cancer to live as long as possible with the best quality of life.
• Livestrong Foundation: a national organization that believes that healthy living is essential to the prevention of cancer and other illnesses
• Patient Advocate Foundation(SS): A non-profit organization which provides case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses, serving as liaison between the patient and their insurer or employer to resolve issues pertaining to their diagnosis

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Cancer Advocacy/Awareness Organizations

Suffolk County

• American Lung Association in New York, Hauppauge (AD) 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel: (631) 265-3848 Email: info@alany.org http://www.alany.org
• Breast Cancer Help Inc, Bay Shore (AD, SS, PR) 32 Park Avenue Bay Shore NY 11706 Phone: (631) 675-9003 E-Mail:info@breastcancerhelpinc.org http://www.breastcancerhelpinc.org/

Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition: A not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the ultimate eradication of breast cancer through education and awareness. Their mission is to focus on prevention methods while actively helping those who are faced with a positive diagnosis.

• Prevention is the Cure (PR): An Environmental Campaign of the Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition that seeks to increase public awareness of environmental links to disease.
• LEAP (PR): an educational program for both adults and children about reducing environmental exposures in children.
• A Gift of Health & Inspiration (SS): Gift bags filled with heartwarming gifts for those women leaving the hospital after surgery.
• Students and Scientists Environmental Research Scholarship Program (PR): An internship program designed for highly motivated students with an interest and academic strength in biology and chemistry. The program focuses on the importance of environmental research and the causation of diseases.
• Lend a Helping Hand (SS): This program provides assistance to Huntington residents undergoing treatment. Services such as medical transportation, house cleaning, emergency medical supplies and medication, all free of charge to qualifying residents. Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition 746 New York Ave Huntington, NY 11743 631-547-1518 E Mail: friends@hbcac.org https://www.preventionisthecure.org/

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Long Island Chapter(SS, AD): An organization dedicated to addressing blood cancers. 1324 Motor Parkway, Suite 102 Hauppauge, New York 11749 631-370-7530 http://www.lls.org/

University Hospital Stony Brook: Health Sciences Center SUNY Stony Brook, NY 11794 Tel: 631-444-4000 Web: http://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/about_sbuh Support Groups: http://www.stonybrookmedicine.edu/patientcare/supportgroups

• Bereavement Support Group: Open to all patients, family members and staff who have lost a loved one.
• Cancer Transitions: A 6 week program to move from active patient status to cancer survivor.
• Carol M. Baldwin-Breast Cancer Education/Support Group: Get together with other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer to Learn more about managing this disease and share personal experiences. Education & support for breast cancer patients.
• Chemotherapy Orientation: Everything you need to know about chemo.
• Fit & Fabulous: Yoga for breast cancer patients.
• GIFT for Kids (Giving Inspiration,Fighting Together):Support, education, caring & sharing for children ages 6-17 whose parent/caregiver has been diagnosed with cancer.
• Gynecologic Support Group: Education & support for GYN oncology patients.
• Head & Neck Support Group: Education & support for head/neck cancer patients
• Infants and Children's Memorial Garden: The purpose of the Garden is to offer a place of peace and solace for grieving families and as a beautiful tribute to the lives of the children.
• I'm Too Young For This: Peer support/gathering for young adults living with cancer.
• Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group: Education & support for blood cancer patients.
• Look Good, Feel Better: A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment, to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Offered in conjunction with the American Cancer Society.
• Look Good, Feel Better en Español (Luzca Bien, Sientase Mejor): Offered three times a year for our Spanish-speaking patients. In conjunction with American Cancer Society.
• Lung Cancer Support Group: Education & support for lung cancer patients.
• Parent/Family Support for Children with Cancer
• Prostate Cancer Support Group: Education & support for prostate cancer patients.
• Smoking Cessation: Looking to Kick the Habit? For information on Smoking Cessation Programs.
• Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer-SPOHNC - SPOHNC NY/Stony Brook: is a national organization with 90 chapters across the U.S. The Organization offers support and information to patients diagnosed with a variety of cancers of the mouth, throat, head, and neck.
• Strength for Life: Exercise class for patients and staff
• Thyroid Cancer Support Group: Education & support for thyroid cancer patients.
• Upper GI Cancer Support Group: Education & support for GI cancer patients.

Long Island Region

• Colette Coyne Melanoma Awareness Campaign (AD): Dedicated to increasing public awareness regarding the dangers and causes of Skin Cancer/Melanoma. CCMAC coordinates and participates in a variety of education and awareness initiatives. CCMAC P.O. Box 1179 New Hyde Park, NY, 11040 CMBC1@optonline.net www.ccmac.org
• Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition: Coalition advocates for breast cancer prevention research and educates the public on ways to avoid toxic environmental exposures. Along with outreach, activism and research, they offer support for women who are newly diagnosed.
  • Lend a Helping Hand (SS): A program for women and men who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer in order to alleviate some of the stresses and demands associated with post breast cancer surgery and subsequent treatment.
  • Students & Scientists United for Breast Cancer Prevention Research (PR)
  • Safe Lawn, Clean Water Campaign (PR)
  Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition P.O. Box 231190 Great Neck, New York 11023 info@greatneckbcc.org http://www.greatneckbcc.org/
• Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island (PR, AD): A community partnerships funded by the NYS Department of Health’s Tobacco Control Program. The coalition consists of healthcare providers, local and state government agencies, non-profit organizations, youth agencies, community groups and other concerned citizens. The mission is to increase the acceptance of non-smoking. Their goals are the prevention of youth initiation; the cessation of tobacco use; and the protection of non-smokers. Tobacco Action Coalition of Long Island 700 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788-2952 631-265-3848, x15 http://www.breathefreely.org/

New York State

• Smoke Free Housing New York (AD): an organization that promotes smoke free housing

National

• Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (AD)
• Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: The national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure.

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