Provides free emotional and physical support to meet the needs of low income, uninsured and under-insured women recovering from cancer treatments.
SLEW’s primary goal is to improve both the length of survival rate and quality of life for disadvantaged women as they recover from the traumatic effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The vision of the agency is to promote the holistic physical and psychological healing of underserved women undergoing cancer treatment and those in recovery; to increase mortality and morbidity rates; and to improve overall quality of life for low-income elderly, disabled and working poor cancer patients and survivors in Bexar and surrounding counties.
There are MANY ways you can help…
You May Make A Monetary Donation by clicking here.
Giving your time, talent, and treasure would mean the world to a cancer patient who has no place else to turn.
You can also donate by…
- Volunteering to teach a dance, art, music or Sit and Be Fit class
- Liking us on Facebook
- Organizing or sponsoring a benefit event or program
- Employee giving–designating/nominating/applying for a match for SLEW
- Volunteering to collect silent auction items for our annual luncheon
- Designating SLEW as your AMAZON SMILES partner
- Telling others about SLEW Cancer Wellness Center and what we offer
- Businesses can consider a cause-related marketing partnership
If you want to know how you can help or have any questions, please call us at 210-654-7900.
Thank You for your Support! We can’t do it without YOU!
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The SLEW Cancer Wellness Center provides survivor and aftercare services that improve the quality of life for uninsured, underinsured, and low-income women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer. Services are provided holistically at a single location so those who are unable to go from agency to agency for services due to health and mobility issues, budget constraints, and transportation limitations can access the care they need.
SLEW was initially modeled after an evidence-based program at the Mayo Clinic. The model addresses mind, body, and spirit, and has been proven to increase a patient’s perceived quality of life.
Therapy and Counseling
- Psychotherapy (individual, small group, large group, Spanish speaking, and Stage IV)
- Lymphatic Drainage Therapy and education for prevention of lymphedema
- Patient Navigation
- Nutrition and Diet Counseling
- Diabetes Care/Prevention Classes
- Oncology Massage Therapy
- Benefits Counseling – how and where to obtain benefits from a variety of community sources (food, utility assistance, etc.)
- Case Management
- Bras and Prosthetics
- Wigs and Hair Dressing
- Fitness Education and Exercise Classes
- Clothes Closet
- Emergency Assistance Program
- Transportation
Women who are uninsured, underinsured, and low-income. Women recovering from and undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation treatment for cancer.
No cost for financially qualified women.