resources
Below is a list of valuable resources to complement the programs we offer, providing additional financial assistance, care, and support for those navigating cancer. This page is continuously updated to ensure accuracy. If you notice any outdated information, please contact Becca at becca@capewellness.org.
LIVESTRONG at the Y through the YMCA
The LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program is a FREE, 12-week program that helps cancer survivors and people battling cancer regain strength and improve their quality of life through exercise
ON HOLD Living Fit for You! A Cancer Wellness Program with CCHC & Falmouth Hospital
This is a FREE 6-week exercise program for cancer patients of all ages. People may attend either before, during or after treatment. Cancer Rehabilitation screening, wellness consultations and a nutrition consult are available. Medical Clearance is required for exercise classes. Contact: Kristine Whaples, MS, ACSM, ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer | Email: kwhaples@capecodhealth.org | Telephone: 508-495-7685
BoneFIT for Cancer Survivors 6-week series with CCHC
Your journey to strong bones startes here. Combining strength training, balance exercises, postural awareness educations and aerobic physical activity to reduce the chance of falls, promote safe movement, and prevent further bone loss. To register, please call 508-495-7685. Oncologist Medical Clearnace is required for exercise classes.
Women's Group: Tuesdays at 8:30 AM. Call for next 6-week session
Men's Group: Thursdays at 8:30 AM. Call for the next 6-week session
Haven for Healing - Falmouth
Haven for Healing offers a free Friday cancer support clinic for people living with cancer. Volunteer energy workers provide massage, sound healing, Reiki and other complimentary experiences. Knitting, weaving, journaling and field trips may be offered as requested by the participants. After treatment the participants gather for a support group. Atria Woodbriar Park Retirement Village, 339 Gifford Street, Falmouth 02540. Contact: Sheila Mulcahy: 508-648-4409. Meets on Fridays from 10am-12pm. By appointment only; please all first. Email: she.mulcahy@gmail.com
Reiki in Harwichport
Reiki in Harwich port offers Reiki as a healing modality for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, who is in treatment currently or who recently completed treatment. Appointments are requested. A small donation is requested. The reiki is provided by a reiki master. For more information call Ann O'Callaghan at 508-432-7017.
For those being treated at DFCI.
FREE PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
Cape Cod Healthcare Wellness Wise Series
Dempsey Center Public Workshops
Dempsey’s public workshops are a great way to experience the Dempsey Center and the services they offer with no obligation. So take a no-cost nutrition workshop, movement and fitness class, or educational workshop and experience the Dempsey Center today! You do not need to have a cancer impact to attend their public workshops. Explore their current public workshops and their descriptions below, then complete the form to sign up.
Enrollment closes 48 hours before each workshop.
RESOURCES FOR RECIPES, INFORMATION, & MORE!
American Institute for Cancer Research
Detailed information about health aspects of specific foods, risks associated with particular foods, and lots of recipes to help you improve your diet.
Learn about the benefits of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and staying at a healthy weight. Get guidance and tips to help you choose healthier options.
Healthy recipes for anyone.
Recipes geared towards people managing the side effects of cancer. Recipes are divided into categories based on type of food.
Offers excellent information related to nutrition during cancer treatment.
Eating Problems Through Cancer Treatment
Information to help you address any eating problems that might come up during cancer treatment.
Plant Based Eating for Cancer Survivors: Dos & Don'ts
A webinar from Triage Cancer.
Cancer Choices - Complementary therapies and lifestyle practices are backed by evidence to enhance your well-being and treatment outcomes. Advised by expert clinicians, we do the research so you can focus on what matters most.
The Joe Andruzzi Fund
Provides up to $800 toward household expenses- medical expenses are not covered. Gran applications must be submitted through online portal system by a social worker, patient navigator, resource specialist, RN or other simlar roles. There is also a food security program that provides financial assistance with groceries. For more info or to assist a patient with an application, email: grants@joeandruzzifoundation.org
Provides financial assistance fo women who have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer, are actively receiving treatment, and live in MA or receive treatment in MA. The grant helps patients to ease the stresses of everyday life so that they can focus on healing, family and recovery. The grant provides transportation assistance to medical appointments, light housekeeping, nutritional and grocery assistance, childcare reimbursement, nutritious meals, and integrative therapy services free of charge through the Healing Together Patient and Family Care Program and Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Program. Applicants must reside in and/or receive treatment in Massachusetts. A member of the Healthcare Team, e.g. RN, Patient Navigator or Oncology Social Worker must submit the application on patient's behalf.
Breast Cancer Support through CCHC
Morning Breast Cancer Support Group: CCHC Group in Falmouth
Falmouth Hospital Clark Cancer Center Conference room, 1st Floor | 1st Tuesday of the Month - 9:00 AM-10:30 AM | Call Kathy Murray 508-457-3780 for more info
Evening Breast Cancer Support Group: CCHC Group in Hyannis
Cuda Breast Care Center - Call Elizabeth Leach, NP at 508-957-1700 to register or for more info or email at emleach@capecodhealth.org
A supportive nurturing group of Breast Cancer Survivors focused on emotional coping and healing, throughout any stage of your journey. Join us for meditation; therapeutic sharing with laughter and tears; coping advice for survivor's challenges. Educational speakers are scheduled based on the group's needs (integrative therapies, nutrition, exercise, cancer support resources, etc) We celebrate our lives and strive to maintain wellness
Oral, Neck and Head Cancer Support Groups
Tuesdays | CCHC
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc. (SPOHNC): A CCHC Group. Facilitators are Shawn Higgins, Speech Therapist and Judi Pregot, LICSW, OSW-C. Topic-specific presentations by subject-matter experts. NOTE: Group meets the third Tuesday of the month. You must call to register. Call Judi Pregot, LICSW, OSW-C, 508-862-5302 to register or for additional information.
Ovarian Cancer Support Groups
Below the Belt: Women's Cancer Outreach
Contact: Diane Riche at 508-827-1212 or diane@ovariancancer101.org
This open format group provides women with an opportunity to share personal experience and learn from others. The focus is on empowerment, stress management and the development of healthy, effective ways to cope with cancer-relates issues. This group is facilitated by a asocial worker and gynecologic cancer survivor. the group is offered, free of charge, to any woman in the community, regardless of where she is receiving treatment.
Women Support Groups
Stay Strong: Women's Cancer Support Group: Helping Our Women (HOW)
Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Truro at Truro Library on Standish Way. To learn more and register call Ginny at 508-648-1639
Mens Support Group
Nantucket Support Groups through PASCON
Coping with Cancer Support Group - Available on Zoom!
Held every Monday from 4:00-5:00 pm in person and via Zoom. Call 508-825-8325 for details on participating. This group is available for people with any stage. of cancer, as well as the family and friends of people who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Grief Support Group
Held every Wednesday from 1-2 pm via Zoom. Call for details on participating
Grief and Bereavement Support
VNA Hospice Bereavement Support Groups - view and download flyer here.
Support Groups via Cancer Support Community
➡️Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver Support Groups via MassGov
Caregiver Support Groups
Caring for a Loved One with Cancer: A Caregivers Support Group.
For more information, please contact Judi Pregot, LICSW, OSW-C at 508-862-5302
Nantucket Support Groups through PASCON
Caregivers’ Connection Support Group
Held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 1-2 pm. Call for details on participating. This is a stress reduction program for family caregivers. Volunteer Assistance is available while caregivers attend sessions or seek other support.
Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditional breast prosthetics can be hot, heavy and sticky. They typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets and can’t be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and when placed in a regular bra they take the shape and feel of a real breast. They are adjustable, washable and can even be worn while swimming. Our special volunteer knitters provide these FREE to those requesting them. Cape Wellness Collaborative provides these at their South Yarmouth location. For more information, or to request Knockers in Sizes A-DD, please contact us to make sure we have available the size you are looking for.
Wig Vendor Information through CCHC
Our Feel More Like YouTM - Walgreens
Walgreens. Trusted Since 1901. Our Feel More Like YouTM service features pharmacists and beauty consultants who are specially trained to help people better manage internal and visible side effects from cancer treatment.
When you or someone you care for are going through treatment for any type of cancer, the side effects can impact not only how you feel on the inside, but how you see yourself in the mirror. When you look more like yourself, it can help boost your mood and your confidence.
This service is now available at select stores and it's free. Find the nearest Feel More Like You store and please call for beauty consultant hours.
Cape Cod Location - Walgreens Pharmacy
21 SOUTH ST
Mashpee, MA 02649
northeast corner of shellback & rt. 28
Phone Number: 508-477-0137
If you're struggling with your hair as a result of your cancer treatment, Stacey Kuehn will provide a fabulous cut at no charge at her studio on Main Street in Hyannis. Her salon suite also ensures that each CWC client can receive private, on-on-one care. You can email Stacey at redrosskuehn@gmail.com for an appointment.
Contact Kayla Oliver, CCMA, CFm. Certified Mastectomy and Compression Fitter. Email: koliver@homehealthwares.com or call at 508-394-1375. This is not a free service.
We started our shop out of my personal necessity. I was having shoulder surgery and could not find anything that I would actually want to wear and would feel good in post-operatively. Of course, there are button and velcro shirts on the market but they were not stylish or look very comfortable. I decided to customize some of my shirts and sweatshirts, that were soft and my style clothing. I even showed-off my design the day I checked-in for surgery which was in a busy Boston Hospital. The staff were as excited as I was. They said, if I had not mentioned that the shirt was modified, they never would have noticed. Goal achieved!!
So, here I am offering this shirt modification to others because of the positive impact it had on me. I was able to dress myself much sooner in my recovery and I did not have to stretch a shirt over my recently repaired shoulder. I hope you enjoy this modification as much as I did and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Donating Wigs:
The essence of the “Pay It Forward” program lies in the belief that one small act of kindness can create a ripple effect of significant impact for a woman undergoing treatment. By donating a new or gently used wig along with a financial contribution, EBeauty is able to offer free wigs to women undergoing treatment to help them feel as beautiful as possible on their journey to wellness. By donating a wig, you join a community dedicated to support and empowerment.
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA)
CCRTA provides medical transportation services on Monday through Thursday by reservation from Cape Cod to tall the major hospitals in the Boston area.
The BHT has bus stops in:
Wellfleet
Eastham
Orleans
Harwich
Barnstable Commuter Lot
Sagamore Commuter Lot
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® communities offer a home away from home for people facing cancer and their caregivers when cancer treatment is far away.
Hope Lodge is more than just a room, more than just a space for me to stay. It was, and it still is, relief to my heart and to my soul. - Hilda, cancer survivor
Cleaning for a Reason partners with residential cleaning companies in the United States and Canada to provide clean home for patients currently in treatment for cancer. They offer two free home cleanings performed by local professional residential cleaning services. Any woman, man, or child active in treatment may apply.
Camp Kesem at MIT
Camp Kesem at MIT is an organization that supports children through and beyond a parent's cancer. 2025 Camps will take place 8/12-8/17 and 8/19-8/24. Families are able to register for one of our sessions of camp here, or they can reach out to mit.outreach@kesem.org with questions or for more information about our year-round programming.