Mission: Cancer Support Team exists to enhance the quality of life of individuals and families in lower Westchester County, NY affected by cancer. Cancer Support Team was founded in 1978 and continues to provide supportive services to anyone with a cancer diagnosis.
Programs: Cancer Support Team offers home care services at no cost and without regard to insurance coverage to lower Westchester County, NY residents with cancer at any stage of their disease. Services include nursing care management, pain and symptom control, counseling, education, advocacy, referral to community resources, financial and transportation assistance and bereavement services. Patients and families are seen in their home or in the agency office, or contact is made by telephone to ensure that they recieve ongoing support as their needs and concerns change over time. CST also offers an Ovarian Cancer Support Group and annual Women's Health Awareness Luncheon. CST publishes "Life Lines, A resource for cancer patients & their families", the only guide to local as well as regional and national cancer-related resources.
Cancer Support Team has been a miracle in my life. From the moment I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2003, CST has been a continual support. Patty Vaughn called me weekly, unsolicited, to see how I was doing. She has facilitated an important support group that I've attended for the last 7 years. Judy Delahanty was a tremendous support through one-on-one psychotherapy. Whenever I call the office, I'm greeted in such a lovely manner - the staff are like angels dropped down from heaven - I always feel their hugs!
In addition to the wonderful staff, the services I've been fortunate enough to receive are free.
leonajnewman
Professional with expertise in this field
07/18/2010
Rating: 5
07/18/2010
The Cancer Support Team is a wonderful resource serving residents of lower Westchester County in New York. The nonprofit offers nursing, social work and support services to those affected by cancer - and all services are provided at no charge!!
While advocating for helpline clients, I had the pleasure of working with Lucille Winton, their Coordinator of Patient and Family Services, who impressed me with her professionalism and dedication to her clients. I discovered that the Cancer Support Team, though a small agency, has a big impact on those they serve.
