Patient Resources - Northern California PET Imaging Center

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS

Oncology Focused Content

EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND PATIENT CANCER EDUCATION

National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

https://www.nccn.org/patientresources
Note: up to 65 cancer guidelines translated into multiple languages in easy-to
understand language.

SUPPORT GROUPS (REGIONAL)

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Prostate)

Beverly Nicholson, RN
916-300-4025
beverlynicholson@comcast.net
Note: Prostate-focused support group with in-person and Zoom meeting options.

Zero Cancer (prostate)

Kourtney Brandt, Pacific Northwest Director
https://support.zerocancer.org
(279) 201-4335
Note: Supports prostate cancer patients and caregivers with prostate cancer-specific resources. Annual walks including Reno and Sacramento.

Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (breast)

1851 Heritage Lane, Suite 299
Sacramento, CA 95815
https://albieaware.org/
(916) 927-1592
Info@AlbieAware.org
Mission: To provide life-saving breast cancer testing, prevention education,
advocacy and compassionate support.

Triumph Cancer Foundation (Fitness)

2443 Fair Oaks Blvd. #345
Sacramento, CA 95825
info@triumphfound.org/
https://triumphfound.org/

SUPPORT GROUPS (NATIONAL)

American Cancer Society Sacramento/USA

https://www.cancer.org/about-us/local/california.html
800-227-2345
good to know: 24/7 patient helpline, navigation support, rides to medical
appointments, lodging, community events, etc.

Epic Experience Beyond Cancer (Excursions for Cancer Survivors)

https://www.epicexperience.org/
(855)650-9907
Mission: Epic Experience empowers adult cancer survivors and thrivers to live
beyond cancer.

Susan G. Komen (Breast focused)

https://www.komen.org/community/california/northern-california/
(877) GO KOMEN
Mission: Our mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our
communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast
cancer.

CANCER-FOCUSED MEDICAL PRACTICES

Sierra Hematology (Medical Oncology)

https://www.sierrahemonc.com/
Locations: Sacramento, South Sacramento, Folsom, Roseville, and Carmichael

Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northern California (Medical Oncology)

https://www.hoaonc.com/
Locations: Folsom and Elk Grove

Advanced Urology (Urology)

https://www.advancedurologyca.com/
6600 Coyle Avenue; Suite 1
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 245-2444

Golden State Urology (Urology)

https://goldenstateurology.com/
Locations: Stockton, Sacramento, and Folsom

Redding Urologic Associates (Urology)

https://www.rua.com/
2626 Edith Ave., Suite C
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 241-3316

Prostate Oncology Specialists (Prostate Cancer)

https://www.prostateoncology.com/
4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 101
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
310 -827-7707

South Sacramento Cancer Center (Radiation Oncology)

https://www.uscmc.com/south-sacramento
locations in Sacramento, Fresno, and Rohnert Park

Valor Radiation Oncology (Radiation Oncology)

https://valor.org/
Locations: Redding, Chico and Palm Desert

HEALTH SCREENING (PAID BY PATIENTS)

Prenuvo

https://www.prenuvo.com/
(833)-773-6886
hello@prenuvo.com
Note: Whole body MRI screening. No Radiation. Cash only.
locations: North America (Redwood City is closest to Sacramento)

GRAIL, Inc.

https://grail.com/galleri-test/
Note: Patient-directed blood test that screens for cancer markers. Test is called
MCED test (multi-cancer early detection).