Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program

California Campus
3698 California Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-600-2717
All services are Free
Directions to our facility

The Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program assists women undergoing treatment for breast cancer. This includes surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy. Our program is designed to aid women in their physical, emotional and spiritual recovery through an individualized, multi-disciplinary program.

Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of a nurse practitioner, social worker, chaplain, guided imagery specialist and nutritionist. The program coordinator helps prepare the patient for treatment and manage side effects by providing education, resources and referrals to other members of our clinical team. Any woman may join this program at any time during her breast cancer treatment and recovery.

Services include free consultations on:

• Preparing for surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy


• Arm exercises after surgery


• Menopause symptom management without hormones


• Body image and sexuality


• Lymphedema education


• Individual, peer and group support


• On site boutique for hair pieces and breast forms

An on site translator is available for Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish speaking patients.

See our Learning About Your Health Welcome Sheet on Breast Cancer Radiation Treatment.

Concierge Service  |  Peer Support  |  Breast Cancer Support Groups  |  Patient to Patient Support Program  |  Telephone Matching Program

Concierge Service

for Women with Advanced/Metastatic Breast Cancer

• Individual & family counseling home visits


• Financial, disability and insurance counseling


• Stress reduction


• Advocacy, support and care coordination

Services are provided by the Notkin Family Breast Cancer Recovery Program staff including an oncology nurse and Licensed Clinical Psychologist, herself a breast cancer survivor and advocate.

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Peer Support

Often talking one-on-one with another woman who is living with breast cancer can be particularly helpful. We offer two programs that provide the opportunity to meet with breast cancer survivors who provide support and valuable information.

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Breast Cancer Support Groups

We offer two breast cancer support groups facilitated by a psychologist. Please call 415-600-2717 for more information.

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Patient to Patient Support Program

One of our trained and caring volunteers visits patients during their hospital stay. The volunteer, a breast cancer survivor, brings a Resource Kit , that enhances patient recovery.

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Telephone Matching Program

Our Telephone Matching Program pairs newly diagnosed patients with a telephone buddy who shares similar treatment, language, culture and lifestyle. The peer support coordinator acts as a liaison to connecting new patients with a volunteer, who is a breast cancer survivor. The program coordinator can be contacted at 415-600-2717.

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