Comprehensive Cancer Control Program

Albuquerque Cancer Coalition Directory of Services

Welcome to the New Mexico Cancer Support and Treatment Directory for people living with cancer and/or the folks that care for them. You can search the Directory by topic (For example: “Lodging” or “Patient Navigation” or “Transportation”) or City (Try “Albuquerque” or “Las Cruces”). We hope these resources will assist and support you during cancer treatment, recovery, and survivorship.

American Cancer Society

More than one million people in the United States get cancer each year. Whether you have cancer or are close to someone who does, understanding what to expect can help you cope. On this website you can find basic information about cancer and what causes it, as well as in-depth information about specific types of cancer, their risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

American Cancer Society: Risk and Prevention

There's no sure way to prevent cancer, but you can help reduce your risk by making healthy choices like eating right, staying active, and not smoking.

Cancer Screening Tests - CDC

CDC supports screening for breast, cervical, colorectal (colon), and lung cancers as recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

Cancer Services of New Mexico

Our programs support family members, loved ones, and caregivers who are impacted by cancer.

Cancer Support Now - New Mexico

We come in all colors, sizes, shapes and ages. On the surface, we may seem to have nothing in common. Dig a little, and you’ll find that we share a special bond that transcends our wide diversity. Each of us has been affected by cancer. We are survivors and caregivers. Some of us have been cast in both roles. Each of us has a story to tell, and together, our stories form a rich tapestry of caring and support that has been woven together through our connections to Cancer Support Now and to one another.

Casa Esperanza - Hospitality House in Albuquerque

Casa Esperanza is New Mexico’s House of Hope providing lodging to patients and their families seeking medical treatment in Albuquerque for cancer, high-risk pregnancy, kidney disease, and other serious medical illness. In our 33 years of operation we have welcomed in over 50,000 families from across the state of New Mexico and surrounding areas. It is the oldest hospitality house in the state, and the only full-service facility serving both adult and pediatric patients.

Clinic Locator | HHS Office of Population Affair

OASH FIND A FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC

Colorectal (Colon) Cancer

This page on the Centers for Disease Control website helps states and tribes across the United States increase colorectal cancer screening rates among men and women aged 50 years and older.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

This is the Colorectal Cancer Month proclamation for the state of New Mexico dated March, 2017.

Comadre a Comadre

Comadre a Comadre is committed to empowering the lives of Hispanic/Latina women and their loved ones through advocacy, education, navigation, resources, supportand research about breast health and breast cancer. All our services are provided in both English and Spanish and at no cost. We integrate traditional Hispanic/Latino cultural values such as the importance of family and spirituality.

Lung Cancer - CDC

CDC Lung Cancer informational page

National Cancer Institute - About Cancer

Cancer informational page

New Mexico Cancer Council Home

The New Mexico Cancer Council is a public/private partnership working to reduce the burden of cancer in New Mexico.

New Mexico Colorectal Cancer Screening (NM-CRCS) ECHO Program by ECHO Institute New MexicoHub - iECHO

Promoting the delivery and uptake of colorectal cancer screening in New Mexico through the use of evidence-based interventions, aligns with the overarching goal of the New Mexico Cancer Plan 2020-2024 and the Cancer Control and Population Science (CCPS) research program at University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC) and the strategic objectives put forward by the American Cancer Society.

New Mexico Quitline

Free Help quitting all nicotine and vaping products

NM CancerSurvivorship for Primary Care ECHO by ECHO Institute New Mexico Hub - iECHO

Program Overview The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and Project ECHO are pleased to offer this professional development opportunity. Join an expert Hub team and a growing network of caring providers for several cohorts in 2025 addressing the needs of cancer survivors and their caregivers. Using the ECHO Model philosophy of "all teach, all learn," we welcome any health care providers supporting cancer survivors.

Pink Warrior House - Breast Cancer Support

Pink Warrior House was born out of a vision to provide a centralized community of support for our breast cancer Warriors and their caregivers. We believe that we can, and should, be better about supporting those going through this difficult fight!

Prostate Cancer - CDC

CDC Prostate Cancer information page

Prostate Cancer Support Association of New Mexico

We are prostate cancer survivors,

Screen for Life

National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign informs men and women aged 50 years and older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests. Screening tests help find precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) so they can be removed before they have a chance to turn into cancer.

Skin Cancer Resource Center - American Academy of Dermatology

AAD skin cacner resource page

Survivorship Program | Care After Cancer | UNM Cancer Center

At the UNM Cancer Center, we developed our Survivorship program with our patients in mind. Our goal is to get you back to the things you love. That means helping you, your caregivers, and your primary care team through the transition from patient to survivor.

The Community Guide

The Community Guide home page

The Community Guide | It Takes a Village: Rural Residents Help Make Their Community Healthier

Step Into Cuba is a community program to reduce chronic disease and improve the health of residents by increasing physical activity through access to natural environments. The program used Task Force findings to build and improve walking trails throughout the community.

The Gynecological Cancer Awareness Project

Bringing joy, comfort, education, and financial assistance to people affected by gynecological cancers SINCE 2010!

U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is a scientifically independent, volunteer panel of national experts in disease prevention and evidence-based medicine. The Task Force works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services.