An Independent Community Resource for Cancer Patients

Celebrating 20 Years of Compassion and Care

Our Beginning

In 2005, Redwood Regional Medical Group established North Bay Cancer Alliance (NBCA) as a nonprofit organization to enhance cancer care through physician education, research, community outreach, and direct support for cancer patients and their families.

Community-based

Initially, NBCA’s Board of Directors was composed of physicians. However, in 2008, the decision was made to transition to a community-based board, better reflecting the needs and diversity of those we serve.

An Essential Part of the North Bay Oncology Community

Over the years, NBCA has grown into an essential part of the North Bay’s oncology community. We work closely with every oncology center across Marin, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa counties, addressing the gaps in care and support for cancer patients.

Helping Low-income Cancer Patients

Today, our primary focus is on assisting low-income cancer patients. We ensure they remain in treatment by providing free rides to medical appointments, helping them keep food on the table, and addressing many other urgent needs.

Oncology Professionals Gratitude Day

Oncology Professionals Gratitude Day

Each year, we honor the dedication and hard work of oncology professionals through our Oncology Professionals Gratitude Day, a heartfelt tradition that celebrates the individuals who deliver vital care to cancer patients daily.

Providing a Safety Net for Patients

NBCA is unique in our region. While major hospital systems have advanced technologies to support patients, they often lack resources to address practical barriers, such as ensuring disadvantaged patients can get to their appointments. That’s where NBCA steps in—as a safety net for patients and a trusted partner for oncology professionals.

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Help us Continue to Make a Difference

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we invite you to join us in making a difference. Cancer is a disease that affects us all—it’s rooted in our genes, influenced by environmental factors, and often a matter of sheer bad luck. Your support helps us stand alongside those battling this relentless disease.

Make a donation to NBCA today and help us continue providing critical assistance to patients who need it most. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in their fight against cancer.

Patients & Families

NBCA serves all local cancer patients with cancer information, patient resources, financial assistance and important data, statistics and research. We focus on ensuring those patients who fall through the cracks — low income people with cancer and their family, friends and caregivers — are able to get the treatment they need to move through the cancer journey.

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Cancer Care Is Different logo

Improve Cancer Care in California

Cancer Care Is Different is a coalition working to improve cancer care in California, particularly for underserved communities. NBCA is a member of the Cancer Care coalition.

What NBCA Supported Program Participants Say

  • The internet has vast amounts of information available about cancer, and that can be overwhelming to patients. This website is really helpful for patients to find the proper information they want quickly and easily.

    Sonoma County Resident

  • I was told that I should consider genetic testing with my second breast cancer. After going through the assessment and risk consultation offered through SCRAPPI, I made the decision to be tested for the breast cancer genes and learned that I have a BRCA2 mutation. Having this valuable information has helped me to move forward and make educated choices on my health care. The free services I received through the program made a big difference in my life. Thank you.

    Program Participant

  • The patients we care for at St. Joseph Health Regional Cancer Care have greatly benefited from our partnership with North Bay Cancer Alliance. We recognize that each patient is more than just their disease and, as such, healing requires a more holistic approach. NBCA helps many of our patients with the greatest needs by enabling them with transportation, food, and other essential support as they go through treatment. Additionally, they’ve sponsored new support programs we’ve been able to trial with our patients. One example is our Yoga Sound Healing class that has been very popular among patients. We greatly appreciate our partnership with North Bay Cancer Alliance!

    Ben Wade, MHA, St Joseph Health, Santa Rosa

  • Thank you for having this program. I thought I might be at increased risk but I did not know there was anything I could do about it.

    Sylvia S., Program Participant

  • I was in a fog after my doctor told me I had ovarian cancer. The binder I was given to look through at her office had way too much information for me to handle. The NBCA website helped me quickly find exactly what I needed to know.

    Program Participant

  • We have many top notch providers of cancer care here but no one has brought all the cancer information I need together in one place before.

    Program Participant