SUPPORT RESOURCES
Financial Support from EYS
EYS is a 501(c)(3) organization. The application process involves 2 forms. Please download these forms by clicking on the links below, fill them out and send them back to us so that we may process your request.
For more information on applying or on the application process, please call 585.624.9690
Prostheses
Finger Lakes Brace Company (585)394-5840
Two locations: 229 Parrish St. & 23 North St., Canandaigua, NY
Pink Heart Funds (866)757-PINK www.pinkheartsfunds.org
Provide free wigs, prostheses, lymph edema sleeves with insurance forms
Other Local Support
Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR)
Ongoing groups for those with breast cancer from newly diagnosed to metastatic
Gilda’s Club of Rochester (585)243-9700
Support for those with cancer and their families, groups for children
The American Cancer Society (800)227-2345, Rochester (585)288-1950
Reach to Recovery one on one support with a cancer survivor. Support groups in many areas
Sands Cancer Center (585)394-3302
Jennifer Klien/Spiritual caregiver
Finger Lakes Breast Cancer Support Group (315)585-6625-Gail
Geneva General Hospital
HIS Breast Cancer Awareness www.HISbreastcancer.org
Specifically for men with breast cancer, helpful to all
Camp Good Days and Special Times (585)624-5555
Programs for anyone with cancer. Many camps for all ages, supportive friends/spouse programs, Kids Adjusting Through Support-KATS
Nationwide Support
The National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov
Government agency provides info about cancer treatment, training, research, clinical trials, and more.
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship-NCCS www.cansearch.org
Network of independent organizations working in area of survivor-ship and cancer support.
OncoLink www.oncolink.com
Sponsored by the University of PA Cancer Center, site has detailed descriptions of variety of cancers, information, news, survivors stories and answers to FAQs.