OUR PROGRAMS

 

Patient Financial Assistance Program

Cancer Foundation League

 

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS

Sponsors a prostate cancer support group that meets the 4th Tuesday of every month and a breast cancer support group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each quarter.

CANCER SCREENINGS

"Provides free cancer screenings to individuals of Northeast Louisiana"

• Breast / Cervical Cancer Screening: January
• Colon / Rectal Cancer Screening: March
• Skin Cancer Screening: May
• Prostate Cancer Screening: September

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

Provides liquid supplements for cancer patients based on a nutritional assessment and needs interview conducted by a licensed nutritionist.

CANCER SURVIVOR'S DAY CELEBRATION

Recognizes the courage and determination of cancer patients and their families in their victory over cancer by promoting National Cancer Survivor's Day® each June.

EDUCATIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS

Makes available information on cancers and related topics to patients and the general public.

SPEAKERS BUREAU

Provides professionals qualified to speak on cancer prevention and detection as well as related issues to organizations, church groups, businesses, etc.

HEALTH EDUCATION FUNDING

Provides funding for a ULM Nursing Oncology Class.

RESEARCH GRANTS

Awards grants to the University of Louisiana at Monroe's School of Pharmacy for cancer-related research.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

Conducts programs focusing on cancer-related topics. The programs are open to patients, survivors, family members, caregivers and medical personnel.