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Support Groups/Services
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Physical/Occupational
Therapy
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Chicago Plastic Surgery Resources
These resources have been collected through recommendations by our patients, and from local groups who have reached out to our practice offering services that we feel will benefit our patients.
General Information
American Cancer Society (ACS)
1-800-227-2345
Provides free, written
information on breast cancer, support group information and referral to Reach
to Recovery program.
Dr. Susan Love Research
Foundation
2811 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 500
Santa Monica, CA 90403
866.589.0388
Provides answers to many
questions. Works to eradicate
breast cancer and improve quality of women’s health through innovative
research, education, and advocacy.
Check out their programs.
Learn about and join Love/Avon Army of Women.
BreastCancer.org
Provides Breast cancer education
site including articles, news, newsletter, and chats.
National Breast Cancer Coalition
(NBCC)
1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20036
800-622-2838 or 202-296-7477
http://www.stopbreastcancer.org
Their voice carries to all levels
where breast cancer issues are decided, from Washington D.C. to state capitols,
in research and health care institutions, and in local communities.
Breast Cancer Network of
Strength (formerly Y-ME National Breast
Cancer Organization)
212 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607
800.221.2141
312.986.8338
Provides support and counseling
through 24-hour hotline. Trained
volunteers, all of whom have had breast cancer are matched by background and
experience to callers whenever possible.
Cancer Care
I-800-813-4673
Provides free professional
support services to anyone affected by cancer. Assistance is also available for breast cancer patients who
need help with the costs of oral medications and lymphedema supplies.
Cancerindex
Provides online index of cancer
resources and Websites providing information and support. Provides a collection of media clips on
various breast cancers. To access media
clips, choose “Breast Cancer” on the list on the main screen, and hen click on
“Multimedia Breast Cancer Resources”.
Kids Konnected
Helping Kids Cope with Parent's Cancer
1.800.899.2866
Provides the needs of the
children of cancer patients.
Offers 24-hour hotline, support groups, teddy bear outreach program, and
other support tools for children and families.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
U. S. National Institute of Health
800.422.66237
Provides free, written
information on all aspects of breast cancer
Services offered by the Lynn Sage
Comprehensive Breast Center, the Lurie Cancer Center and Northwestern Memorial
Hospital
Alberto Culver
Women's Health Learning Center
Prentice Women’s Hospital
250 E. Superior Street, First Floor
Chicago, IL
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday – 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
312-472-3640
A place where women can learn
about health and wellness and find useful information on issues such as parenting,
care giving, and relationships.
Health information specialists are available to answer questions,
provide personal education sessions, or assist with searches for information.
Health Learning
Center – State-of-the-art Library
Galter Pavilion
251 E. Huron Street, Third Floor, Room 3-304
Chicago, IL
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
312.926.5465
Houses a vast collection of
books, magazines, medical journals and DVDS. Computers with Internet access and a variety of classes and
special activities are available.
Healthy Women Fitness and Weight
Control Classes
Multiple locations on the NMH campus
312-926-8400
Offers Pilates, yoga, and Tai Chi
classes; call for times and locations
NIM QiGong for Breast Cancer
Survivors Class
1-877-926-4664
QiGong helps stimulate the
healing power of the body and decreases stress. Classes focus on learning QiGong movements that can be
repeated at home, on the beach or in the park. Call for more information or to register.
Breast Cancer Focused Classes
Multiple locations on the NMH campus
Contact Katie Wilson, LCSW for additional information
312-472-3837
Offers the following programs:
Breast Cancer Wellness Program;
Look Good, Feel Better Makeover; and Sexual Health
Program 360
312-926-9355
Integrative Oncology Services. Patients are allowed 5 complimentary
visits through this program.
Categories are: (1) Acupuncture (2) Bodywork/Massage/Lymphatic Drainage/Reiki (3) Naturopathic consult (4) Sexual
Health (5) Smoking Cessation
Oncofertility
Program
312-503-3378
866-708-3378
www.oncofertility.northwestern.edu
Fertility during and after breast
cancer treatment
Breast Cancer
Survivorship Program
312-472-4720
SUCCEED Program (Survivor
Comprehensive Care, Empowerment and Education)
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
800.462.9273
Offers information on all areas
of breast cancer treatment and support
SUPPORT GROUPS/SERVICES
Arlington Heights
Northwest Community Hospital
800 W. Central Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Radiation Oncology/Ambulatory Infusion Clinic (lower level of the hospital)
More information, contact: Kim Jensen, LCSW, OSW-C, 847.618.6914, kjensen@nch.org
Breast Cancer Support Group- First Wednesday of every month 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All Cancer Patients Support Group- Thursdays twice a month 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Chicago
Bright Pink
400 N. State Street, Suite 230
Chicago IL, 60654
BrightPink@bebrightpink.org
http://www.bebrightpink.org/home/
Bright
Pink is a national non-profit organization that provides education and support
to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. They provide face-to-face outreach
events monthly, and one-on-one matched support through their Pink Pal program.
Sarah Rosenbloom, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Women's Cancer Program
Prentice Women's Hospital
250 E. Superior Street, Suite 420
Chicago, IL 60611
1-866-LURIE CC (587-4322)
312.472.5744
Gilda's Club Chicago
537 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312.464.9900
Cancer Support Group (all types of cancer) and a multitude of lectures, workshops, networking groups, activities, and programs for children and teens
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Gilda’s Club
Chicago Satellite
Creticos Cancer Center
901 West Wellington, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60657
773.296.8200
Cancer Support Group (all types of cancer)
Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Resurrection Medical Center-
Resurrection Hospital
7435 W. Talcott Avenue
Cancer Conference Room, Ground Floor, Entrance C
Chicago, IL 60631
Cancer Support Group (all types of cancer)
Fourth Wednesday of every month
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Imerman Angels
www.imermanangels.org
Imerman Angels matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer with someone who has fought and survived the same type of cancer. Cancer caregivers can also receive one-on-one connections with other caregivers. This service is free.
Evanston
North Shore University Health
System
Graham Medical Office Building- 8th floor
1000 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
More information, contact Carole Martz, RN, AOCN, 847.926.5818
Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Wednesday of every month
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Geneva
Living Well Cancer Resource
Center
1803 W. State Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Off Campus locations Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and
Warrenville
Contact: Cheryl Rabchok, crabchuk@livingwellcrc.org, 630.262.1111 Ext. 108
Multitude of free wellness
activities, programs, classes, support services, cancer discussion groups
Geneva: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Some evening programs & support groups. Check their calendar.)
Hinsdale
Wellness House
131 N. County Line Road
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630.323.5150
Multitude of free wellness
activities, programs, classes, support services, cancer discussion groups
Homewood
Cancer Support Center
2028 Elm Road
Homewood, IL 60430
708.798.9171
Cancer Support Group (all types of cancer) – Both Daytime & Evening Support
Northbrook
Cancer Wellness Center
215 Revere Drive
Northbrook, IL 60062-8010
847.509.9595
Multitude of free wellness
activities, programs, classes, support services, cancer discussion groups
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SATELLITE LOCATIONS
Wildwood Presbyterian Church
18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road
Grayslake, IL 60030
Tuesday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cancer Wellness Center
2824 Belvidere Road
(Intersection of Green Bay Road and Route 120/Belvidere Road)
Waukegan, IL 60085
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Palatine
Wellness Place
1619 West Colonial Parkway
Palatine, IL 60067
847.221.2400
Multitude of free wellness
activities, programs, classes, support services, cancer discussion groups
Monday-Friday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Evening & Saturday consultants available by appointment
APPAREL & WIGS
Second Act at Flourish Studios
3020 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773.525.2228 (2ACT)
Fax: 773.348.2228 (2ACT)
Wigs, bras, breast forms
Nordstrom's
55 W. Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
312-464-1515 ext. 1240
Certified Fit Specialist, Melissa
Schwartz, can help find post-mastectomy bras and forms. She can be reached directly at Melissa.Schwartz@nordstrom.com if
you have questions.
Too Beautiful
Katie Stotler (Patient of ours who created the camisole)
Phone: 312,285.7661
E.katie@shoptoobeautiful.com
“The Perfect Camisole” is made of a
soft cotton, modal, lycra blend that is comfortable and washes with ease. It
accommodates all the drains with subtle interior and exterior pockets that
allow for discreet yet totally functional usage. It is pretty and feminine with details such as delicate lace
and adjustable bra straps.
Schwartz's Intimate Apparel
108 Skokie Boulevard
Wilmette, IL 60091
847.251.1118
Bra fitting, prosthesis, and bathing suits for breast cancer patients
Betty Schwartz Intimate Apparel
1833 Second Street
Highland Park, IL 60035
847.432.0220
1152 Lake Cook Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847.459.5846
720 D W. Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847.374.9833
Bra fitting and prosthesis for
breast cancer patients
A Woman's Place, Inc.
Belinda Dust
619 S. Washington
Naperville, IL 60540
630.548.9346
belindadust2139@aol.com
www.awomansplacenaperville.com
Prosthetic fitter, licensed cosmetologist, certified lymphedema specialist
tlc catalog
American Cancer Society
1.800.850.9445
Wigs, hair pieces, hats, turbans,
scarves, kerchiefs, bras, swimwear, and much more. Either view on internet or
request catalog.
Suggest ordering the catalog.
Beaubeau
Head scarves designed
specifically for hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, or other medical conditions. They’re unique, fashionable, and
versatile.
France Luxe
Laurie Erickson, CEO
Order: laurie@franceluxe.com or call 888.884.3653
www.franceluxe.com - Then click on Good Wishes
Complimentary silk scarf or
headwrap in the pattern and color of your choice for women who have lost their
hair due to chemotherapy or other illness.
Lady Grace (catalog)
5 Commonwealth Avenue, Unit 1
Woburn, MA 01801
1.800.922.0504
Post surgical bras
Jerome Krause/Fashionhair, Inc.
9150 N. Crawford
Skokie, IL 60076
847.673.2442
Top quality wigs and hairpieces. On-site wigmaker will sew one by hand.
Brian Blanchard Limited
333 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 927
Chicago, IL
888.907.0770
Patient highly recommends this
source for custom wigs which are either 100% hand-tied human hair wigs or 100%
hand-tied synthetic wigs.
Halos of Hope
P. O. Box 1998
Arlington Heights, IL 60006-1998
Info@HalosofHope.org (to download cap patterns, visit web site)
Free - Knitted, crocheted or sewn
caps, turbans, and scarves (donated
by volunteers for chemo patients.)
The Shock Absorber- the running bra and general purpose bra come highly recommended for running
http://www.shockabsorber.co.uk/default.aspx
**the product can also be found online at http://www.teamestrogen.com/
PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Physical therapy can be a great
adjunct to your post-operative care.
Indications for physical therapy include, but are not limited to,
improving post-surgery range of motion, releasing scar tissue, and reducing or
preventing swelling/lymphedema. If
you have questions about any symptoms you may be experiencing, please ask!
Chicago
Lakeshore Sports Physical
Therapy, PC
Angela Wilson Pennisi, PT, MS, OCS , Stephanie Penny, PT, or Blair Broers, PT
2929 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773.665.9950
Clinicians certified in the ASTYM system for treating soft tissue disorders, which has been shown to improve outcomes in post-mastectomy patients
Lifestyle Physical Therapy and
Balance Center
Michele Kehrer PT, DPT, ATC
3130 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
773.525.5200
Michele is a breast cancer
survivor herself and, for this reason, offers a unique perspective on the role
of physical therapy in recovery after breast surgery.
NovaCare Rehabilitation
(multiple locations)
150 East Huron, Suite 803
Chicago, IL
312.640.2473
Tom Rosinski and Blair Rado
specialize in lymphedema treatment.
Pre-op Breast Cancer class offered; please call for details. Offers the Riancorp low level laser,
which has been shown to help treat lymphedema and axillary web syndrome or
"cording" after axillary lymph node dissection.
Ryan
Perry
939 W. North Ave
312.337.3673
Recommended
manual therapist who is certified to treat with Graston tools which physically
assist with scar tissue mobilization.
Total Rehab, P.C. (multiple locations)
Corporate Office
100 East Irving Park Road, Suite 107
Roselle, IL 60172
630.439.0009
Physical therapy offices in 20
locations throughout Chicago and suburbs
Wholistic Therapeutics (multiple
locations, call for details)
7706 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60631
708.525.4640
www.wholistictherapeutics.com
Patients recommend Izabela
Adamus, P.T. who specializes in Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release.
Lymthera
505 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 214
Chicago, IL 60611
312.288.8748
Meghan Scalise developed this
center after working at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for 7
years. She is a certified
lymphedema therapist trained by the Norton School. Feel free to contact her at meghan@lymthera.com with any
questions.
Certified Lymphedema Therapists
in your area
Strength and Courage Exercise
DVD
http://www.strengthandcourage.net/
Home exercise program video
Elmhurst
Advanced Health
401 North York Road, Suite 4
Elmhurst, IL 60148
630.941.8190
Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy and Diabetic Neuropathy
Naperville
Edward Hospital Occupational
Therapy (Lana)
120 Osler Drive - Lower Level
(Park in Parking Lot B)
Naperville, IL 60540
630.527.3375
Contact Lana, who comes highly
recommended
Niles
Kimberly Conenna, BSN, LMT
7916 West Oakton Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
847.757.6628 - Cell
Recommend by one of our patients.
Kimberly specializes in trigger pain therapy, Swedish deep tissue, and pregnancy massage.
Willowbrook
Dr. Julie
Acupuncturist
Health Source
555 Plainfield Road
Willowbook, IL 60527
630.887.9400
Recommended by patient Kristine Gross who skated through chemo treatments with minimal side effects (one headache). She saw her once a week. Kristine is happy to answer any questions and can be reached at: 312-953-0536 or kristine.gross@comcast.net
PATIENT RECOMMENDED PHYSICIANS
Chicago
Michael G. Close, M.D. (St. Joseph Hospital)
Internal Medicine
5137 North Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60640
773.243.0010
Byron D. Starr, M.D. (Northwestern Memorial Hospital)
Internal Medicine
Chicago Lake Shore Medical Associates
676 North St. Clair
Suite 2000
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.926.6000
Dimitra J. Tsatsoulis, M.D. (Northwestern Memorial Hospital)
Internal Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group
20 South Clark Street
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60603
312.926.3627
Park Ridge
Maureen Grosdidier, M.D. (Lutheran General Hospital}
Internal Medicine
Ridge Family Physicians
850 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847.825.0300
OTHER
Lotsa Helping Hands
Highly recommended by single
parent. Friends and neighbors
offered their services to help her during her chemo treatment. This site gave her a calendar to post “when
and what she needed” which was then viewed by those people who offered to help
her. This method of communication
simplified her life as she did not have to make any phone calls…she simply
entered on her calendar the help she needed. She asked for dinners, child to be picked from school, snow
removal, transportation to medical treatments, etc. Patient was extremely thankful for this site and the
volunteers who helped her.
Penguin Cold Caps
Recommended by patient Kristine Gross who wore the cap to prevent chemo induced hair loss. Kristine is happy to answer any questions and can be reached at 312-953-0536 or kristine.gross@comcast.net
Cleaning for a Reason
Provides women undergoing
chemotherapy free housecleaning service once per month for 4 months while she
is in treatment. Requirements are
to sign up and have doctor fax a note confirming the treatment
Anti Cancer, A New Way of Life
By Dr. David Servan-Schreiber, Cancer Survivor and Scientist
Recommended by breast cancer
patients
Eating Well Through Cancer
By Holly Clegg and oncologist Gerald Miletetello, M.D.
Has 250 easy recipes created for people in treatment and after treatment.
Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book – 5th Edition
By Susan M. Love, M.D.
With Karen Lindseyus
Published by Da Capo Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group
The bible for women with breast cancer. Recommended by breast cancer patients.
Mentor
Information on MemoryGel and
Saline breast implants for reconstruction
Cancer Survivors Fund
P. O. Box 792
Missouri City, TX 77459
281.437.7142
cfs@cancersurvivorsfund.org
Provides scholarships for people
with cancer or children of people with cancer
Surviving and Moving Forward:
The SAMFund for Young Adult Survivors of Cancer
35 Channel Center St., Unit 208
Boston, MA 02210
info@thesamfund.org
Assists cancer survivors ages
17-35 with grants and scholarships to pursue their educational or professional
goals.
St. Alexander Catholic Church
300 S. Cornell Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
630.833.7730
Prayer Blanket made specifically for
that special someone. With
each knot that is tied, a prayer is said on his/her behalf. Along with the fleece prayer blanket,
copies of many prayers are placed inside an envelope to be given to that
special someone.
Bee Rescued Balm
Available at Whole Foods
Recommended by a patient for
relief of radiation related skin pain, and to aid in healing