The Cancer Institute of New Mexico provides the following services:

Cancer Support Groups
The Cancer Institute Foundation of New Mexico provides the following free, ongoing and facilitated support groups. All groups are fragrance/scent free and meet at the Cancer Institute of New Mexico, 490 A West Zia Road, upstairs in the Community Room. Call 505-955-7958 for more information. View Schedule

Free Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest medical practices. By inserting fine, sterile needles into carefully chosen points in the body circulation, nerve impulses, and endocrine responses are triggered. This helps return the body to homeostasis or its optimal, balanced state.

Acupuncture is used to treat Chemotherapy or Radiation – induced side affects. It is primarily used to alleviate anxiety, gastro-intestinal problems, cancer-related pain, hot flashes, depression, immunity dysfunction (low WBCs), dizziness, nausea, dryness (hair, mouth, and skin), stress (physical/emotional), fatigue and vomiting.

Acupuncture treatment is provided free of direct cost to the patient. As an in-network provider with most New Mexico health insurance plans, Dr. Brandon Taylor will bill insurance at no cost to the patient. He will also provide care to the uninsured at no cost.

Talk to you doctor or nurse about the benefits of Acupuncture – to schedule an appointment call Bonnie Ooley at 505-955-7954. Dr. Taylor will be at CINM Tuesdays from 9am-1pm.

Volunteer Services
The Foundation provides a cadre of volunteers that provide various services. If you would like to volunteer, please call 505-955-7958.

Lending Resource Library
Available for checkout on the honor system are books, pamphlets, booklets, video tapes, cassette tapes and other information on cancer and related health concerns.

Individual, Family & Caregiver Counseling
We're here. We listen. We care. The experience of having cancer can be a very stressful during the time of diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes you may need to discuss your feelings and fears with someone besides your love ones. Mental health treatment can help alleviate stress and anxiety and help one to heal faster. Services provided by a Psychiatrist and Psychology Intern.