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Hematology & BMT Resources: Care-Giving, Meals & Transportation

Care-Giving Support

Caring Bridge
Helps patients build websites to stay connected with friends and family.

Cleaning for a Reason
Free maid services for women with cancer.
Phone: (877) 337-3348

In Home Supportive Services
Assistance with meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping and personal care for seniors and disabled individuals with Medi-Cal. Contact your social worker for a referral.

Institute on Aging
Offers a variety of programs and care-giving referrals for seniors.
Phone: (877) 750-4111

Family Caregiver Alliance
Fact sheets, workshops, care referrals and support group for those caring for someone over 60 in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco or San Mateo County.
Phone: (415) 434-3388

Lotsa Helping Hands
Free web-based community for organizing care assistance from friends and family.

The National Alliance for Caregiving
Offers information about care giving.
Phone: (301) 718-8444

Caregiver Action Network
Information and referrals for care-givers.
Phone: (202) 454-3970

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Fertility

Livestrong Foundation
Phone: (855) 844-7777

Resolve: The National Infertility Association
Phone: (703) 556-7172

Nutrition and Meals Assistance

Meals on Wheels
Home-delivered meals for seniors. Not recommended within six months of transplant.
Phone: (800) 677-1116

Project Open Hand
Home-delivered meals for home-bound, critically ill individuals. Not recommended within six months of transplant.
Phone: (800) 551-6325

Safeway Home Grocery Delivery

UCSF Nutrition Counseling and Workshops
Free dietary consultation, classes and workshops.
Appointments: (415) 353-2421

Transportation

Angel Flight West
Free flights from volunteer pilots.
Phone: (888) 4AN-ANGEL

Corporate Angel Network
Free flights for cancer patients in corporate jets.
Phone: (866) 328-1313

PatientTravel.org
Assistance with commercial airline tickets, volunteer pilots, gas cards, bus and train tickets.

Paratransit
Transportation services for elderly and disabled individuals who cannot use public transit.

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    Phone: (510) 287-5000
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    Phone: (925) 676-7500
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    Phone: (415) 456-9062
  • San Francisco
    Phone: (415) 351-7052
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    Phone: (707) 585-7516

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Hematology and BMT Resource Guide

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UCSF Health medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.

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Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 353-2421
M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m

Recommended reading

Autologous Transplant Guide

Having a blood and marrow transplant (BMT) is a difficult experience. Read this guide to help prepare you and your family and book an appointment today.

Self-Care for Caregivers

Caregiver fatigue can be brought on by the physical and emotional demands of caring for a loved one with a serious illness. Learn tips to combat caregiver fatigue here.

Coping with Chemotherapy

Each person experiences side effects from chemotherapy differently, and different chemotherapy drugs cause different side effects. Learn more here.

Delegation to Help with Fatigue

Fatigue caused by cancer treatment can make it difficult to accomplish even the smallest of tasks. Learn how task delegation can help with this fatigue.

Diet for Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Nausea is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Find practical tips and suggested foods to help with nausea here.

Conditions we treat

  • Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.

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If you live outside the United States and are coming to UCSF for medical treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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UCSF offers interpreters in various languages, including American Sign Language (ASL), as well as services for deaf, hard-of-hearing and visually impaired patients.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class

This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.

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We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions or concerns.

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Spiritual Care Services

Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.

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Yoga Classes

Relax, stretch, breathe deeply and reduce stress, pain and anxiety with laughter yoga and other free yoga classes.

Did you know?

UCSF designed its new state-of-the-art Precision Cancer Medicine Building to support patients through every step of their cancer journey. The building houses a centralized check-in, dedicated acute care clinic, support center and comfortable spaces for pop-up services, such as nutrition classes and art therapy.

Precision Cancer Medicine Building
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