Breast Cancer Resource Center of Tacoma

Breast Cancer Resource Center

Supporting People Touched by Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Resource Center
Programs and Services

Relaxation Class meets 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays from 3^PM to 4^PM.

Exercise and movement are designed to accommodate individuals' needs.

Art Therapy
BCRC Quilting Group

Art Therapy
Bracelet Beading

Due to the generosity and support of the community,
all programs and services are offered at no charge.

For Breast Cancer Patients

Support Group meets 1^st and 3^rd Mondays from 5:00PM to 6:00PM.
Resource room with wigs, head coverings, bras and prostheses.
Yoga meets every Thursday from 5:00PM to 6:00PM. Classes are led by Registered and Certified Yoga Teacher Hal Meng and more information about his practice can be found at his website.
Sisters of Survival (SOS) • a mentoring program for newly diagnosed women.
Well Beauty is for patients currently undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation or those who have recently completed treatment. The program teaches ways to rest and relax during this challenging time. Classes meet the 3rd Monday of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please call 752-4222 to register.
Look Good, Feel Better helps patients who are undergoing chemotherapy learn about applying makeup, wig styling and self care. Classes meet quarterly from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please call 752-4222 for meeting dates and registration.
Library of books for check-out.
Large collection of pamphlets and brochures.
Quiet Voices Information Packets:
The packets are distributed to surgeons to present to their patients upon diagnosis of breast cancer and prior to surgery. The BCRC is currently distributing Quiet Voices into four counties within the Greater Puget Sound area.
Relaxation Techniques: A workshop of gently guided movement to reduce tension and anxiety commonly experienced.
Customized Exercise - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Mondays - Low Impact Step/Ball taught by Mary Senecal, ACSM certified personal trainer.
Wednesdays - Yoga taught by Teresa Enslin, a certified, registered yoga teacher.
Fridays - Stretch and Tone taught by Christy Hill, a breast cancer survivor and soon-to-be graduate of Ashmead Fitness Training Program

Two Outside Groups also meet at the Center. They are:

Sisters of Hope • a spiritual and social based support group for women of color. Meets the 1^st Monday of the month at 6:30PM.
CancerLifeLine • Lymphedema Support Group meets the 2^nd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM.

For the General Population

Breast Health Education talks and instruction.
Vouchers for free mammograms for low-income women without insurance or medical coupons.

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The Breast Cancer Resource Center does not make referral to any medical facilities or physicians.

Medical knowledge changes rapidly. In view of the possibility of human error or changes in the field of medicine, the Breast Cancer Resource Center cannot guarantee that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate and complete. The Breast Cancer Resource Center is not responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of this information. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information found on this website with their doctor.

Breast Cancer Resource Center • 3502 South 12th Street • Tacoma, WA 98405 • tel. 253-752-4222 • fax 253-752-1202 • e-mail BCRC Staff