Resources

A coalition of cancer support agencies, hospital treatment centers, and governmental agencies uniting together to inform the community of resources, to educate, to advocate and to meet the needs of cancer patients and their families.

Many resources exist to aid those who receive the terrifying news that they or someone they love has cancer. In an effort to connect those resources with the people who need them, the Albuquerque Cancer Coalition united in 1998 to inform, to educate and to advocate on behalf of New Mexico’s cancer patients and their families.

The Coalition is an alliance of cancer support agencies, hospital treatment centers and governmental agencies. This publication provides information about member services and is dedicated to the thousands of families across New Mexico who are struggling with cancer and who must travel to Albuquerque for treatment.

At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.

While most people know us for our research, we do so much more. We attack cancer from every angle. We promote healthy lifestyles to help you prevent cancer. We research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments. We fight for lifesaving policy changes. We provide everything from emotional support to the latest cancer information for those who have been touched by cancer. And we do it all 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 Cancer Services of New Mexico is an independent, non-profit, organization that provides services to reduce cancer suffering for New Mexico’s families. We work closely with other cancer services providers to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of effort. We are the only statewide non-profit organization that looks broadly at addressing gaps in cancer-related services while maintaining a 100% focus on New Mexico. 

We are a volunteer community of individuals affected by cancer dedicated to assisting people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, so that no one goes through cancer alone. Our services include our helpline, a variety of support groups,one-on-one support, referrals, education, information and training. Our annual spring conferences draw hundreds of survivors and caregivers. We acknowledge our community supporters with awards and scholarships at our Hope and Healing Honors events.

Caring.com is a leading online destination for caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We offer thousands of original articles, helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community of caregivers, and a comprehensive directory of caregiving services.

Cleaning for a Reason is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free home cleaning to cancer patients in the United States and Canada. Our goal is to remove the burden of cleaning and allow those recovering from surgery, in active treatment, or in hospice to focus on their health and spending valuable time with loved ones.

The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) is proud to present a comprehensive set of educational courses designed to support patients and caregivers that answers the question, “What do I need to know?” for a cancer journey. From the basics of “what is cancer?” to understanding treatments, clinical trials and how genetics play a role, to lifestyle discussions on sexual health and nutrition, these courses meet you where you are to answer the questions you might have. Available in a variety of self-study and live webinar formats, these courses are available for you when you need them. Additional downloadable resources are a part of each course. 

The principals of Klarus Home Care have over 30 years of experience in the skilled home health industry and are strongly committed to serving communities with excellence. We continually work to think outside-the-box, invent better ways to provide care, and serve as a resource to our patients, families, and referral sources.

Enough about us…..What sets us apart is our extraordinary team of professionals who are compassionate, dedicated, and mindful of the impact they have on the lives of our patients. We are a full-service home health agency that provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aides.

Our services also include multiple specialty programs as well as a robust social service offering to meet the unique needs of patients and families.

MISSION
Helping people, families and communities thrive with Lymphatic conditions, build a resources, raise awareness, offer screening and support research for a cure.

HISTORY
In 2014 Deana Benjamin, a physical therapist with CSV Sports Medicine, launched a campaign to build community and resources for people suffering with Lymphedema and Lipedema in New Mexico. The website launched in January 2018 with overwhelming response. Today, the organization is officially a 501(c) 3 Charity.

New Heart Center for Fitness and Health is introducing a premier program to patients in any stage of treatment or recovery. The program is directed by Ms. Desiree Gallegos, one of the few exercise physiologists in New Mexico specially trained as a Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist to train patients with cancer. Each patient will receive a program tailored to the type of cancer and cancer treatment.