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American Cancer Society SERVICES
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Information Center: 1-800-ACS-2345
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, you can talk to a trained
cancer information specialist and receive up-to-date information and
explanations regarding diagnosis, treatment, and other topics.
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society has on-line support that provides
information on research and types of cancer, including diagnosis and
treatment.
Cancer Survivor’s Network
Link through www.cancer.org or call
1-877-333-HOPE (4673)
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the Cancer Survivor’s
Network addresses the diverse needs of any survivor offering a
comprehensive selection of topics on coping with cancer. Accessible
through the internet or by phone.
Reach to Recovery
A one-to-one support visitation program offered to women with breast
cancer before and after treatment.
Look Good…Feel Better
Female cancer patients who want to feel better about themselves
while undergoing cancer treatments are invited to attend a Look
Good…Feel Better session. Licensed cosmetologists teach you how to
style wigs, make the best use of turbans and scarves, and provide tips
on skin care and makeup. Each participant receives a free kit of quality
cosmetics.
Road to Recovery
This volunteer-based transportation program provides cancer patients
with rides to and from their chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Requests for transportation should be placed at least a week before the
appointment.
Mileage Reimbursement
There is limited financial assistance available to help defray the
travel cost to chemotherapy/ radiation treatments only.
Nutrition, Symptoms and Solutions
A program is available to cancer patients and their families that is
designed to meet the individual needs of cancer patients by providing
information about the role of nutrition in cancer treatment, and
high-calorie nutritious recipes. It addresses side effects like
nausea/vomiting, mouth sores, fatigue, dry mouth/dehydration, diarrhea,
constipation, changes in taste and smell, and appetite changes and
weight loss.
Medication Assistance
Patients facing financial hardships caused by cancer may be eligible
for limited financial assistance to purchase prescription medications
related to their cancer diagnosis.
Wigs & Turbans
Women undergoing cancer treatments who have registered with ACS are eligible to receive a free
wig. Volunteer cosmetologists fit and style each wig – call
610-882-4397 for an appointment.
Cancer Survivor Conference
Scheduled annually in the early fall, this full day education
program discusses various topics which may include stress relief,
healing, finance, impact of cancer on the family, or more.
Pain Management Education Program
A two-hour workshop that addresses concerns about cancer pain,
including causes of pain, assessment, common misconceptions, measures to
relieve pain, and self-management techniques.
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