Now more than ever, cancer patients are taking an active and informed role in their medical care. To support this role, Markstein Cancer Education and Resource Services provides materials for individuals looking for site-specific cancer information, and offers information regarding treatment options, diagnostic techniques and work-ups, as well as information about managing your cancer treatment and creating a team approach with your physician.

Available in the Resource Center

• A continuously updated list of reputable websites
• A networked computer
• Education pamphlets on all types of cancer
• Cancer prevention and screening recommendations
• Books on specific cancers, treatment, complementary or alternative medicine therapies, nutrition and medications
• "CancerHelp Institute" Touch Screen Computer with monthly updates by the National Cancer Institute
• Audio-visual library with a TV and VCR
• Cancer-related periodicals
• Sofas, study desks and a conference table
• Binders with Bay Area cancer events
• Cancer Tool Box DVDs, and guided-imagery tapes and CDs

Cancer Resource Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.

If you would like to meet with a trained "Cancer Guide" staff member, please call (510) 869-8833 to schedule an appointment.