A list of San Antonio nonprofit area breast cancer resources for the uninsured and underinsured follows. A booklet of all area resources, compiled by Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation, is available upon request at edale28@aol.com. (See also Clinical Trials Websites.)
American Cancer Society
Offers literature on cancer and prevention as well as a list of available resources, including support groups. Transportation to treatment appointments may be provided. 8115 Datapoint; (210) 614-4211
Clinical Sites
CentroMed Clinic - Various locations; (210) 924-9254
Communicare - 1102 Barclay; (210) 434-3271
Faith Family Clinic – Provides breast examinations and referrals for screening mammograms and/or additional evaluation for patients with no health insurance. 700 S. Zarzamora; (210) 431-7380
Frank Bryant Health Care - 3066 E. Commerce; (210) 233-7000
Methodist Healthcare Ministries Clinics
Dixon Clinic, 1954 E. Houston Street, Suite 201; (210) 527-1505
Wesley Fitch Clinic, 1406 Fitch Street; (210) 924-5191
San Fernando Health Center
Provides breast examinations and referrals for screening mammograms and/or further evaluation for individuals with no health insurance or who are low income. 231 W. Commerce; (210) 271-9356
University Hospital System (UHS)
Carelink: (210) 358-3350 (for eligibility of indigent services)
Express Med: (210) 358-5510 (for women who need a breast exam by an MD)
Routine mammograms: (210) 358-3720
Mammograms for women who have a referral to UHS from their MD: (210) 358-3836
Abnormal breast findings requiring a diagnostic procedure: Rose Mary Grabow (210) 358-3802
SLEW (Support Lending for Emotional Well-Being)
Offers numerous breast cancer resources, including education, bras, wigs, exercise classes and support groups; 12521 Nacogdoches, Suite 101; (210) 654-7900
Susan G. Komen Foundation, San Antonio Affiliate
The foundation’s mission is breast cancer awareness, advocacy and grant funding (210) 222-9009
ThriveWell Cancer Foundation
Provides education, exercise and nutrition through its DIVA program, transportation and some financial assistance for insurance co-pay charges. Various locations. (210) 593-5949
WINGS (Women Involved in Nurturing, Giving, Sharing)
Provides treatment funding after a diagnosis of breast cancer for individuals who do not qualify for treatment under healthcare coverage (including grant funds); 7500 Hwy 90 West, Building 2, Ste. 240; (210) 946-9464
YWCA
Provides screening mammograms through its grant funding; 314 N. Hackberry, Ste. 101 and 503 Castroville Rd; (210) 228-9922, ext. 245
Support Groups
Breast Friends Forever: Meets 4th Monday of each month from 10:30 to11:30 AM at Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC), 7979 Wurzbach Road, 5th Floor, Zeller Building Breast Clinic. Contact: Mary Jackson, RN; (210) 450-5574. Provides information and emotional support for breast cancer patients and survivors.
Keep Abreast: Meets 1st Monday of each month (2nd Monday when lst is a holiday) at Cancer Therapy and Research Center (CTRC) Grossman Library, 7979 Wurzbach Road, lst Floor, at 6 PM for patients with metastatic breast cancer or recurrence, at 7 PM for patients with early-stage breast cancer. Contact and facilitator: Suzi Emanuel, semanuelka@yahoo.com; (210) 365-1321.
