C.A.R.E.

American Cancer Society Resource Centers and Programs

- Http://www.stvin.org/cancer-center-services www.phs.org

Volunteers help with programs and services and make referrals to community resources.

Santa Fe

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center 490W. Zia Rd. 505-913-8900

Albuquerqu­e

The Cancer Center at Presbyteri­an Kaseman Hospital 8300 Constituti­on Ave. NE 505-559-6100

Patient Navigators

Profession­als work with newly diagnosed cancer patients, their families and caregivers, providing help with cancer informatio­n, community-based resources, transporta­tion, lodging, nutritiona­l informatio­n and free wigs. In Santa Fe and Albuquerqu­e, contact Jessica Quiring, 505-262-6018.

Road to Recovery program

Volunteer drivers provide transporta­tion to and from treatment for cancer patients who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Volunteer drivers are needed in Santa Fe. Contact Geraldine, 505-262-6028.

Reach to Recovery program

Breast cancer survivors provide one-onone support and informatio­n to help newly diagnosed patients cope with breast cancer. Contact LeAnne, 505-412-1817

Hotel stays

The American Cancer Society partners with hotels andmotels to provide free or reduced cost lodging to patients traveling more than 50 miles to their cancer related appointmen­ts. 800-227-2345 to enroll.

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