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Is anyone in the So Cal area

ccincin
ccincin CSN Member Posts: 82
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Just wondering if anyone lives around me? And if they go to any support groups?
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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    not me
    I live on East coast! good luck finding a place...contact cancer center to refer you!
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  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 CSN Member Posts: 1,138
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    Texas here
    I think we do have several from the S. Cal. area. I am sure they will speak up soon. God Bless
    (((Hugs))) Janice
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  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn CSN Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    I'm in LA county
    I haven't been to any "live" support groups, but I do know that City of Hope has some at their facility in Duarte. That's where I had all of my treatments, but it was a little too far to go to make it to the meetings.

    Feel free to send me a PM if you want more details about COH. I was very happy with all of my treatment there.

    Welcome to the club nobody wants to join.

    Cindy
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  • ccincin
    ccincin CSN Member Posts: 82
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    cindycflynn said:

    I'm in LA county
    I haven't been to any "live" support groups, but I do know that City of Hope has some at their facility in Duarte. That's where I had all of my treatments, but it was a little too far to go to make it to the meetings.

    Feel free to send me a PM if you want more details about COH. I was very happy with all of my treatment there.

    Welcome to the club nobody wants to join.

    Cindy

    city of hope
    I cannot get a referral there at all. I've tried and tried but insurance keeps turning it down.
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  • TraciInLA
    TraciInLA CSN Member Posts: 1,994 Member
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    cindycflynn said:

    I'm in LA county
    I haven't been to any "live" support groups, but I do know that City of Hope has some at their facility in Duarte. That's where I had all of my treatments, but it was a little too far to go to make it to the meetings.

    Feel free to send me a PM if you want more details about COH. I was very happy with all of my treatment there.

    Welcome to the club nobody wants to join.

    Cindy

    Whole mess of us in SoCal!
    I interpreted your screen name as your name is "CC" and you're in "Cincinnati" -- wow, I got that wrong!

    There's a bunch of us here in various parts of Southern California -- some down near San Diego, others up around Santa Barbara. In fact, we had a wonderful "reunion" in Long Beach back in August Whereabouts are you?

    I'm in the San Fernando Valley, and have attended some support groups at WeSpark in Sherman Oaks. Let me know if you'd like their contact information.

    Traci
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  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn CSN Member Posts: 1,132 Member
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    ccincin said:

    city of hope
    I cannot get a referral there at all. I've tried and tried but insurance keeps turning it down.

    Bummer
    There are a lot of other good hospitals and cancer centers in So Cal, though, so hopefully you will get approval for one that will take good care of you, too.

    There are several of us in the So Cal area, so I'm sure you'll also be hearing from some others as well.
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
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    TraciInLa lives in ...LA!
    TraciInLa lives in ...LA! And she did post about a support group~ perhaps she will see this and weigh in! I am further north in Santa Barbara~ hope you find what you are looking for! A dozen or so of us from the area got together for lunch in August...I wouldn't be surprised to find out you live nearby to one of the Kindred Spirits. Where in So Cal are you?

    Hugs,
    Claudia
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
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    TraciInLA said:

    Whole mess of us in SoCal!
    I interpreted your screen name as your name is "CC" and you're in "Cincinnati" -- wow, I got that wrong!

    There's a bunch of us here in various parts of Southern California -- some down near San Diego, others up around Santa Barbara. In fact, we had a wonderful "reunion" in Long Beach back in August Whereabouts are you?

    I'm in the San Fernando Valley, and have attended some support groups at WeSpark in Sherman Oaks. Let me know if you'd like their contact information.

    Traci

    LOL Traci~ seems you were
    LOL Traci~ seems you were posting while I was...Funny!
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  • mellk
    mellk CSN Member Posts: 10
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    So. Cal
    I myself am in Orange County so far I have not really looked into grooups in my area but when I go to Chemo on Tuesday I was planning on asking for some info. I will post back if they have any suggestions.

    Mel
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  • ccincin
    ccincin CSN Member Posts: 82
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    chenheart said:

    TraciInLa lives in ...LA!
    TraciInLa lives in ...LA! And she did post about a support group~ perhaps she will see this and weigh in! I am further north in Santa Barbara~ hope you find what you are looking for! A dozen or so of us from the area got together for lunch in August...I wouldn't be surprised to find out you live nearby to one of the Kindred Spirits. Where in So Cal are you?

    Hugs,
    Claudia

    Riverside
    I live in Riverside. Near UCR!
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  • jo jo
    jo jo CSN Member Posts: 1,175 Member
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    ccincin said:

    Riverside
    I live in Riverside. Near UCR!

    Hi CC ...i was just in
    Hi CC ...i was just in Riverside for part of my vacation in September (got family there) and also met Vicki Sam (she's from that area).
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  • mrs gadget
    mrs gadget CSN Member Posts: 118
    #13
    I live in Orange
    I live in Orange, Ca and this is my support group...

    Mrs gadget
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #14
    :-)
    Just about everyone in this photo are on this board and reside in the Southern Part of the state of California(except me I live in the Northern Half). It's a pretty good group too! :-D

    RE
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  • aisling8
    aisling8 CSN Member Posts: 1,627 Member
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    RE said:

    :-)
    Just about everyone in this photo are on this board and reside in the Southern Part of the state of California(except me I live in the Northern Half). It's a pretty good group too! :-D

    RE

    Encinitas
    Which is north county San Diego.

    xo
    Victoria
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    aisling8 said:

    Encinitas
    Which is north county San Diego.

    xo
    Victoria

    I live on the border line of Corona and Anaheim Hills ..
    not too far from UCR .. I've been involved in 2 groups that fizzled out here - both referrals - ACS.. call our local office -- CCinCin. Then again .. I am always willing and able (not working) to meet with any female or male - breast cancer WARRIOR.

    1SuferMom met with me .. a few weeks before I started my chemo treatments, she put my mind at rest - and this meeting keep me sane for a few weeks. I would cherish the opportunity to do the same for you .. Just let me know.

    My keys are in my hand .. !

    Strength and Courage


    Vicki Sam
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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
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    VickiSam said:

    I live on the border line of Corona and Anaheim Hills ..
    not too far from UCR .. I've been involved in 2 groups that fizzled out here - both referrals - ACS.. call our local office -- CCinCin. Then again .. I am always willing and able (not working) to meet with any female or male - breast cancer WARRIOR.

    1SuferMom met with me .. a few weeks before I started my chemo treatments, she put my mind at rest - and this meeting keep me sane for a few weeks. I would cherish the opportunity to do the same for you .. Just let me know.

    My keys are in my hand .. !

    Strength and Courage


    Vicki Sam

    Vicki
    Vicki I am still waiting.
    I live in Torrance and work in Anaheim and pretty open too.
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  • ccincin
    ccincin CSN Member Posts: 82
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    VickiSam said:

    I live on the border line of Corona and Anaheim Hills ..
    not too far from UCR .. I've been involved in 2 groups that fizzled out here - both referrals - ACS.. call our local office -- CCinCin. Then again .. I am always willing and able (not working) to meet with any female or male - breast cancer WARRIOR.

    1SuferMom met with me .. a few weeks before I started my chemo treatments, she put my mind at rest - and this meeting keep me sane for a few weeks. I would cherish the opportunity to do the same for you .. Just let me know.

    My keys are in my hand .. !

    Strength and Courage


    Vicki Sam

    Awesome!
    I'm always welcoming to new friends!
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  • Bella Luna
    Bella Luna CSN Member Posts: 1,578 Member
    #19
    Yes, I am in the Los Angeles
    Yes, I am in the Los Angeles area. There is a good number of us in Southern California. Of course, RE is in Northern California and Chenheart is in wine country, Santa Ynez Valley. It's good to hear there is another Cali Girl in our mists!
    BL
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  • jo jo
    jo jo CSN Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #20
    Bumping

    Bumping
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #21
    ...Half way between LA and PS (Palm Springs...the chic way to say it...ROFL!)

    Hugs, Kathi
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