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Hematology & BMT Resources: Integrative Medicine, Exercise & Retreats

Integrative Medicine

Note: Please consult your physician before trying any herbs or supplements, as they may interact with your medical care.

Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
Offers free acupuncture, herbs, massage and guided imagery to low-income women with cancer in Oakland and San Francisco.
Phone: (510) 601-7660

Institute for Health and Healing
Offers integrative medicine services including acupuncture, massage, meditation, guided imagery, nutritional counseling and yoga in San Francisco, Greenbrae and Novato.
Phone: (415) 600-4325

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Provides information and education about complementary and alternative medicine.

Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
Offers integrative medicine services including acupuncture, massage, meditation, guided imagery, nutritional counseling and yoga.
Phone: (415) 353-7718

Pine Street Clinic
Integrative medicine clinic in San Anselmo, with an extensive online shop.
Phone: (415) 485-0484

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Exercise, Movement and Yoga

Ko Wong Chi Kung Institute
Free walking chi kung class for individuals with cancer in San Francisco.
Phone: (415) 837-0128

Patient and Family Cancer Support Center
Offers classes in Pilates, yoga and qi gong.
Phone: (415) 885-3693

Cancer Exercise Counseling
Phone: (415) 514-6430

Healing Yoga Foundation
Phone: (415) 931-9642

Retreats

Camp Make-A-Dream
Retreats in Montana for adults and young adults. Hosts Young Adult Survivor Conference. Scholarships available.
Phone: (406) 549-5987

Commonweal Cancer Help Program
Week-long retreat in Bolinas that includes services such as massage, yoga, meditation, imagery and psychotherapy.
Phone: (415) 868-0970

First Descents
Free seven-day survivorship camp offering activities such as climbing and kayaking for young adults age 18 to 39.
Phone: (303) 945-2490

Healing Journeys
Sponsors free inspirational conference, "Cancer as a Turning Point."
Phone: (800) 423-9882

Healing Yoga Foundation
Yoga, day-long cancer retreats and cancer support classes in San Francisco.
Phone: (415) 931-9642

Kokolulu Farm and Cancer Retreats
Retreats offered in Hawaii. Scholarships available.
Phone: (808) 889-9893

Reel Recovery
Fly-fishing retreats for men with cancer.
Phone: (800) 699-4490

Smith Farm Cancer Retreat
Day- and week-long retreats in Washington, D.C. Scholarships may be available.
Phone: (202) 483-8601

Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Day-long and residential meditation retreats in Woodacre. Scholarships offered for those with medical conditions.

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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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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.

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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

Osher Center for Integrative Medicine

1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7700

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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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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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Did you know?

In 2019, UCSF surgeons implanted a new type of device that allowed a blind patient to see light and shapes. When this tiny implant receives signals from special video glasses worn by patients, it stimulates the eye's optic transmitters. UCSF is one of just a few hospitals in the U.S. that offer this procedure.

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