Salinas Valley Health Susan Bacon Cancer Resource Center

Cancer Resources Close to Home

At Salinas Valley Health, we believe no one should face cancer alone. The Susan Bacon Cancer Resource Center is a place of comfort, guidance, and hope — created to support patients and families through every step of the cancer journey.

Here, you’ll find a team that listens, understands, and walks beside you. Our oncology nurse navigators, oncology social workers, and oncology health coordinators offer personalized support, education, and connection to resources that help you feel informed, empowered, and cared for.

Services at this Location

The Susan Bacon Cancer Resource Center is a welcoming space for patients, families, and community members seeking information, support, and reassurance. We provide education on cancer diagnosis and treatment, help reduce cancer risk, and offer emotional support throughout the journey.

The center offers:

• Personalized nurse navigator support — your partner through diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
• Social work support — help with emotional, financial, and practical needs
• Nutrition support — Guidance to help you stay strong and nourished
• Community Outreach Coordinators – Provide resources and information on cancer risk, prevention and screening at events and locations in our local and surrounding communities.
• Advance Care Planning - A way to make sure your wishes are respected, and the people who care about you aren’t left guessing if you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
• Support groups and classes — connection, healing, and shared strength
• Wig and head-covering program – Cancer treatment often causes hair loss, which can deeply affect a person’s confidence and emotional well-being. This program helps patients feel more like themselves.
• Hair donation opportunities -this allows our community to actively participate in helping those patients with hair loss.
• American Cancer Society resources – Reliable cancer resources to help understand your diagnosis and options.
• Cancer education and information - to help patients and families understand what’s happening, feel more in control, and make confident decisions during one of the hardest times in their lives.
• Cancer registry services - data information specialists who collect cancer information and report required information to determine trends in cancer survival, treatment effectiveness, and population-level patterns
• Language interpretation — Clear communication throughout your cancer journey.

The center is conveniently located across the street from the medical center and is open Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. Appointments are available. Please call 831-759-1951 for more information. Ample parking and handicapped access are available.

Cancer Navigators and Support Services

Our navigation team is here to make sure you never feel lost or overwhelmed. From the moment of diagnosis through survivorship, our navigators provide:

• Guidance through treatment
• Help coordinating care
• Emotional support for patients and families
• Access to support groups, nutrition classes, and advanced care planning

Their goal is simple: to help you feel supported, informed, and cared for every step of the way.

Community and Foundation Support for Cancer Patients

Healing is stronger when a community comes together. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of local donors who create handmade blankets, hats, scarves, and pillows. These heartfelt gifts bring warmth, comfort, and encouragement to patients during treatment.

With continued support from our community, our medical center leadership and the Foundation, we are expanding our services and strengthening the resources available to every patient who walks through our doors.

Our Services

• Comprehensive Cancer Care

Meet the Team