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CAREGIVER SUPPORT

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Local resources

Taking care of our loved ones during a cancer diagnosis can be a difficult and emotional journey. Sometimes it helps to have someone who has been on a similar journey to talk to.
Locally (Black Hawk County and surrounding counties) social workers at the cancer centers are available to offer support and resources.
UnityPoint Allen Community Cancer Center- 319-233-2701
MercyOne Cancer Center- 319-272-2816

Online resources

Imerman Angels
Free one-on-one support for patients with all types of cancers and/or caregivers. Patients/caregivers are matched with someone who has been on a similar journey. Communication with your support person can happen by email, phone, video chat, instant messaging, in person, etc. As a patient/caregiver, you determine how frequently you have contact with your support person. Register by phone at 312-273-1308 or online at https://imermanangels.org/get-support/

American Cancer Society
A cancer diagnosis affects close friends and family too. Find out what to expect if you become a caregiver for a person with cancer, and get tips for making sure that you take care of yourself as well.
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)
Web site: https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers.html

National Cancer Institute
In addition to authoritative information about each type of cancer, NCI provides information to help you care for the cancer patient in your life — and yourself. 
Current information and materials on all cancer issues
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
Web site: https://www.cancer.gov/resources-for/caregivers

CancerCare
CancerCare provides free, professional support services for caregivers and loved ones, as well as caregiving information and additional resources.
Phone: 800‑813‑HOPE (4673)

Web site:  https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/caregiving

Family Caregiver Alliance
Support for families and friends who are caregivers
Phone: 1-800-445-8106
Web site: https://www.caregiver.org/

Caregiver Action Network
Information, education, and support for caregivers
Phone: 1-202-772-5050
Web site: https://caregiveraction.org/

CONTACT US

Beyond Pink TEAM
c/o Jeanne Olson, Treasurer
1407 Asbury Lane
Waterloo, IA 50701
​beyondpinkteam@gmail.com
(319) 239-3706
©2020 Beyond Pink TEAM
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Board
    • Annual Report
    • Contact Us
  • Support
    • Physical
    • Emotional
    • Community
    • Financial
    • Caregiver
    • Online
  • Education
    • Newsletter
    • Ignite the Cancer Conversation
    • Quality Care
    • Resources
    • Request Speaker
    • The Cancer Journey
  • Advocacy
    • What is Advocacy
    • National Breast Cancer Coalition
    • Iowa Stop Breast Cancer
    • Research
    • Influencing Policy
    • Access to Care
  • Join Us
    • Be an Advocate
    • Volunteer
    • Events >
      • 16th Annual Pink Ribbon Run
    • Membership
    • Donate to BPT
    • Follow Us