Cancer Resource Centers of Mendocino County

The Cancer Resource Centers provide individualized patient navigation services to approximately 500 people each year who are facing Cancer in Mendocino County. Crc's patient navigation services include medical appointment preparation, accompaniment, recording and summarizing. Trained patient navigators accompany Cancer patients to critical medical appointments to take notes, ensuring that each patient comprehends their diagnosis, treatment recommendation and options. Additionally, crc sponsors professionally facilitated Cancer support groups which meet regularly in the inland office and via zoom.

The Cancer Resource Centers conduct an ongoing outreach and education campaign to educate the public about Cancer risk reduction. Outreach methods include newspaper articles, social media, e-mail, website, speaking engagements, and appearances at public events such as health fairs.

Cancer Resource Centers provide modest direct financial assistance for critical needs such as transportation and lodging, emergency food assistance, and personal care items for Cancer patients who are in financial need.