We already know that frequent massage can enhance the immune system and reduce anxiety, and it has been reported that massage therapy can stimulate energy, and reduce symptoms such as nausea and pain. This new study is looking at massage therapy for cancer fatigue because cancer-related fatigue is one of the most prevalent and debilitating symptoms…

Betty Segal, a volunteer at Charlotte Maxwell Clinic for over two decades, passed on April 14th at the age of 75. During her tenure, Betty wore many hats, including her work with massage, creating a lymphedema program, creating an annual memorial for clients who had passed, and coordinating our In-Home Comfort Care program. Betty’s sweet,…

2nd Annual FREE Day-long Event for African American Women Living with Cancer.  Spend the day with us exploring delicious ways to care for your body. Saturday, July 29th, 9:30am-4:00pm. CALL TO REGISTER by July 10th: 510-601-7660 x7

Welcome to our newest volunteers from the June 2015 training! Pictured: Joanne, Kirsten, Megan, Shel, Hope, Lori, Teresa, Jet, Rachel, Karen, Kat, Ximena, Jane, Len, Elena, Anh, Summer, Eileen and Julia.   Every quarter we hold a two day training and are blessed with a great group of women with diverse backgrounds who work directly…

A huge THANK YOU to RiDE Oakland for picking CMC as their October charity and raising $4,700 for us!! We are so grateful to be part of their community! RiDE Oakland offers a 50 minute indoor-cycling class every Friday as 12 noon that is FREE to you with an optional donation to their chosen local…

Join us for a great day of kayaking on the Oakland Estuary, hosted by California Canoe & Kayak to benefit CMC! Never Paddled before? CCK is providing FREE paddle clinics Sept. 12, 13, 26, 27, Oct. 3, 4 from 8:30 to 9:30. (Space is limited, you must register at calkayak.com to attend clinics) Pre Register Fee to…