Local Resources
The Cancer Resource Center at Torrance Memorial
Located on the main floor of the West Tower. Provides information and counseling regarding South Bay resources for patients and families.
3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance CA 90505
310-517-4665
www.torrancememorial.org/cancerc3.htm
Support groups available in the immediate area
Including bereavement, grief, caregiver and lymphedema groups
310-517-4665
The Wellness Community of the South Bay
Provides a wide range of support services.
310-376-3550
www.wellnessandcancer.org
Hospice and Home Health Care
310-784-3739
www.torrancememorial.org/homecare.htm
Chaplain Service
310-784-3754
www.torrancememorial.org/homecare.htm
Look Good/Feel Better and Women to Women programs
310-517-4660
American Cancer Society
Los Angeles Coastal Cities South Bay Branch
514 N. Prospect Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 937-2605
National Resources
The following web sites are nationally recognized resources for cancer support and information. It is by no means an exhaustive list; you may find many other useful sites by using the recommended links at each site.
Oncolink
The University of Pennsylvania's cancer information site, updated daily.
www.oncolink.upenn.edu
American Cancer Society
American Society for Clinical Oncology
American Society for Therapeutic Radiation and Oncology
CancerNet National Cancer Institute consumer information service
SilverPlatter Literature Search Service
webmedlit.silverplatter.com/topics/onco.html
PubMed National Institute of Health Literature Search Service
NCI Cancer Trials Site
Mayo Clinic
www.mayo.edu/healthinfo/resources.html#cancer
Prostate Cancer Infolink
Breast Cancer Network
www2.cancer.org/bcn/index.html