Breast Self-Examination Training - If you are a woman, you owe yourself a visit to the Torrance Memorial Breast Diagnostic Center for free breast self-examination training. You can make an appointment for free individual training by a registered nurse with advanced training in breast health. You'll learn about self-administered breast examination and view an audio-visual presentation on breast cancer. Call to make an appointment, 310-517-4709.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For more information, call 310-517-4665.
Cancer Lecture Series. Lectures on a variety of cancer-related subjects. Call 310-517-4665 for more information.
Cancer Resource Center - Provides free up-to-date information to anyone in the community about cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Call 310-517-4665, or walk-in to talk with an oncology nurse practitioner. Receive booklets, information about clinic trials or internet and community resource searches, plus navigator services.
Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration - Whether your cancer experience is in the past or present, come and enjoy the food, fun, and laughter at our annual June event. This celebration is free of charge to cancer survivors, their friends and family. Please call, 310-517-4665 for more information.
Look Good...Feel Better is a free class for women experiencing hair loss or appearance changes from cancer treatment that provides hands-on experience using make-up, turbans, scarves and wigs to enhance personal appearance during and after radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Each participant receives a gift package of make-up and a turban. For information and registration for the next class scheduled Nov. 10, call 310-517-4665.
Reach to Recovery - A free program offered in collaboration with the American Cancer Society. Trained volunteers who are themselves breast cancer survivors provide information and support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Services include coaching or post-surgery arm exercises. For more information, call 310-517-4665.
Woman to Woman Image Enhancement Program is a free confidential consultation for women experiencing hair loss from cancer or its treatment. Women learn techniques to enhance their appearance during and after radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Support services include: demonstration and experience with hats, scarves, turbans and wigs, and community resources. For more information, call 310-517-4665. To make an appointment, call (310)517-4660.