| Agency: | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, SOUTH ATLANTIC DIVISION, INC., CABELL COUNTY UNIT |
| Address: | 611 7th Ave., Suite 101 Huntington, WV 25701 |
| Phone 1: | 304-523-7989 |
| Phone 2: | 800-664-7989 |
| FAX: | 304-523-7996 |
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| Website: | http://www.cancer.org |
| Administrator: | Kristy Fidler, Community Manager |
| Hours: | M-F 8 am-4:30 pm |
| Cost: | No fees |
| Eligibility: | Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mason, counties. Assistance for persons receiving cancer treatment or interested in cancer |
| Description: | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Screened by the South-Atlantic Patient Resource Center (800-ACS-2345) Must meet eligibility guidelines 250% FPL. Financial cap on assistance. > Pain and anti-nausea medication for "approved medications" limited assistance. > Transportation fund for chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or bone marrow transplant treatment. (Not for wheelchair vans or ambulances) > Special, one-time assistance for items related to cancer, as available. > Referrals to appropriate agencies MEDICAL APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES: Local resource closet of new or sanitized bras, prosthesises, wigs and turbans. LOOK GOOD - FEEL BETTER: Personal appearance improvement course, with cosmetic supplies provided. Wigs and turbans provided for those meeting eligibility guidelines. EDUCATION: Programs for professionals and the public. On-line offering of "I Can Cope" educational program for patients and those close to them. > Employee wellness programs: "Active for Life" . Free to any employer who requests. CAMPS: Summer camp for children who have/or have had cancer, ages 7-16 years. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Uses volunteers for a variety of activities. SUPPORT GROUPS > Lost Chord - Laryngectomey Support Group For patients and families, meeting every two months and drawing membership from a large geographical area. Provides support, education, speakers, social activities. Pre-surgical counseling. Works closely with doctors. Lends recovering patients electrolarynx devices. Dues $4/yr. First year membership is free. > Reach to Recovery - Breast Cancer Support Provides one-on-one support by trained volunteers who are recovering masectomy patients. Provides free special prothesis, exercise equipment and exercise instructions. Tries to match up age of volunteer and patient. TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE: Limited assistance with long-distance travel for a scheduled cancer-related treatment. ROAD TO RECOVERY: National program, providing free transportation assistance to and from treatment facilities. Coordinated by the National office, 800-227-2345. HOPE LODGE: National program providing a nurturing, home-like environment for free, temporary accommodations for cancer patients (undergoing treatment) and their families. Physician referrals required. CINCINNATI 2806 Reading Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45206 Phone Number: 513-618-5585, Fax: 513-618-5586 Email: Tracy.Higdon@cancer.org CLEVELAND 11432 Mayfield Road Cleveland, OH 44106-2364 Phone Number: 216-844-4673, Fax Number: 216-844-2959 Email: cristina.williams@cancer.org Resident Capacity: 31 Rooms LEXINGTON 1500 College Way Lexington, KY 40502 Phone Number: 859-260-8303, Fax Number: 859-260-8302 Email: Sheldon.Kozee@cancer.org |