Cancer Support Team

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Cancer Support Team For more information about Cancer Support Team, please contact us at (914) 777-2777. We are located at 2900 Westchester Avenue, Purchase, NY 10577.

Nursing Care
Assessment and Care Management:
CST nurses evaluate each patient's medical condition and offer nursing care such as monitoring blood pressure and weight, checking surgical wounds and helping patients with nausea and fatigue. Pain and Symptom Control:
CST nurses offer information and guidance on controlling pain and other symptoms related to the diagnosis. They also help patients manage the side effects of treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Nutritional Guidance:
CST nurses discuss with patients the importance of healthy diets and ways to manage nutritional problems that may result from their illness and its related treatments



Social and Educational Services
Education:CST educates patients and families in a variety of ways
-Provides information about specific cancer diagnoses and answers questions about treatment options recommended by medical providers.
- Organizes workshops on topics such as survivorship and cancer-related community resources.
-Invites internationally renowned physicians to speak on cancer-related issues at the annual Gayle K. Lee Women's Health Awareness Luncheon. Counseling/Support Groups:
CST social workers provide counseling to individuals and families dealing wih a cancer diagnosis. We can help with emotional concerns, changes in family relationships, finding care for patients's young children, employment issues and more. CST also offers support groups focused on cancer-related concerns. Information about Community Resources and Government Benefits:
CST staff members provide information about community resources and government benefits to help patients and families cope with a cancer diagnosis. We inform patients and families about organizations that provide support for those with cancer and refer patients to those organizations for additional services. Advocacy:
CST advocates for patients and families to make sure they receive cancer-related care and services. Financial Help:
CST provides limited financial assistance to eligible individuals who need help paying for cancer-related items and services that are not covered by their insurance such as transportation and medical equipment. CST staff members also discuss with patients and families other financial assistance programs that may be able to assist them. Volunteer Services:
CST volunteers offer patients friendly visits, help with errands like grocery shopping and rides to radiation and chemotherapy appointments. Cancer Support Team provides all services free of charge. To help us continue our work, donations are always greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.

An evening of learning, connection, and meaningful conversation! 💗 We were proud to have our Director of Patient Service...
10/07/2026

An evening of learning, connection, and meaningful conversation! 💗 We were proud to have our Director of Patient Services, Elish McGrath, RN, represent Cancer Support Team on the panel for Beyond the Pink: Real Conversations About Breast Health.

Thank you to The Archer Foundation, the generous sponsors, fellow panelists, and community partners for a wonderful evening in a beautiful setting. We’re grateful for this connection and look forward to the next event!

A night of soccer, smiles, and community! 💗⚽ Our Cancer Support Team crew had a wonderful time at Westchester Soccer Clu...
10/07/2026

A night of soccer, smiles, and community! 💗⚽ Our Cancer Support Team crew had a wonderful time at Westchester Soccer Club’s Pink Cancer Night on October 3.

Thank you to Bryan and the entire WSC community for welcoming us as an official partner and bringing us together with fellow community organizations. We’re grateful to be part of it!

10/02/2026
💙 As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we gathered at our office for a luncheon celebrating the heart of ...
09/30/2026

💙 As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we gathered at our office for a luncheon celebrating the heart of our ovarian cancer support group: its members.

To those who have been with us for years and those who have recently joined, thank you for the kindness, understanding, and encouragement you share with one another. The community you’ve built offers a place to feel heard, supported, and connected—and we are grateful to be part of it.

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 🩵Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and may be easy to overlook. Recogni...
09/18/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 🩵

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be subtle and may be easy to overlook. Recognizing changes that are new, unusual or persistent is an important part of knowing your body.

This month, Cancer Support Team is helping raise awareness of some of the signs to know.

Know the signs. Know your normal.

Open Door en colaboración con la Asociación del Cáncer y Cáncer Support Team le invitamos a acompañarnos a una conversac...
09/17/2026

Open Door en colaboración con la Asociación del Cáncer y Cáncer Support Team le invitamos a acompañarnos a una conversación el miércoles, 23 de septiembre para aprender acerca de la detección temprana del Cáncer de Próstata. Aprenda más e inscríbase aquí: https://rebrand.ly/ProstateCancerEvent

09/17/2026

We’re kicking off Community Assets - NPW’s free virtual education series connecting Westchester employers, employees, and residents with valuable nonprofit and community resources available throughout our county!

Join Cancer Support Team and Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda's Club on October 26th for our first virtual session, "Community Resources for Cancer Patients & Families," to learn about free services available to individuals with cancer and their families, including emotional support, nursing care, case management, counseling, support groups, educational programs, and more.

The Community Assets series continues throughout November with sessions highlighting resources for families facing childhood cancer and other illnesses, arts and culture opportunities, and behavioral health support for children and teens.

All sessions are FREE and open to the public. Register today and join us for our first session on October 26: 👉 https://npwestchester.org/event-6796230

Sponsored by Citrin Cooperman, OLA Consulting Engineers, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, PCSB Community Foundation, and Thompson & Bender.

We’re proud to have our Director of Patient Services, Elish McGrath, RN, join the panel for Beyond the Pink: Real Conver...
09/15/2026

We’re proud to have our Director of Patient Services, Elish McGrath, RN, join the panel for Beyond the Pink: Real Conversations About Breast Health. 💗

Presented by The Archer Foundation, this community conversation will explore screening, risk, genetics, symptoms and early detection.

📅 October 6 | Irvington, NY

La detección temprana comienza con una conversación. 💙Acompáñenos para un seminario gratuito sobre el cáncer de próstata...
09/11/2026

La detección temprana comienza con una conversación. 💙

Acompáñenos para un seminario gratuito sobre el cáncer de próstata, presentado por Cancer Support Team, Open Door Care Network y la American Cancer Society. Las mujeres también están invitadas a acompañarnos y apoyar a los hombres importantes en sus vidas.

Deslice para más información. ➡️

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Early detection starts with a conversation. 💙

Join us for a free prostate cancer seminar presented by Cancer Support Team, Open Door Care Network and the American Cancer Society. Women are also invited to attend in support of the important men in their lives.

Swipe for details. ➡️

Catch the Match. Support CST. ⚽Join us for Westchester SC’s Kick Cancer Night on Saturday, October 3! Bring your friends...
09/03/2026

Catch the Match. Support CST. ⚽

Join us for Westchester SC’s Kick Cancer Night on Saturday, October 3! Bring your friends and family for a fun night of soccer while supporting Cancer Support Team.

Can’t join us? Help us spread the word! Share our ticket link with friends, family and your community.

Address

2900 Westchester Avenue, Ste 103
Purchase, NY
10577

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19147772777

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