Welcome to the Mission Matters Blog. Mission Matters is designed to give up-to-date information about key cancer issues, the work of your American Cancer Society, and share ideas for how Relay For Life communities can incorporate Mission into their Relay For Life activities.
Want to learn more? Be sure to check out the Mission Delivery/Mission Matters folder and this blog next week for even more information and remember to join the Mission Matters Conference Call on Tuesday, March 20 at Noon (eastern) and 8:30 PM eastern (5:30 PM Pacific).
Conference Call information is: 1-800-910-2399 / passcode 487160
Did you know there are 3 ways to get your Mission Matters? This Mission Matters Blog is one way.
We have a Mission Matters newsletter. The Mission Matters Newsletter is available monthly and is posted in the Relay Library. You can find the library in the Learn Section on the top navigation bar of this website. Then look for the Mission Delivery Folder and you will find the Mission Matters folder.
You can also jump on the Mission Matters Conference Calls. These calls are designed for volunteers and staff. Invite your Relay For Life Mission or event Chairs and Mission & Relay staff partners to join the call. Calls will be held monthly, twice each date at Noon Eastern and again at 8:30 PM Eastern time (5:30 PM Pacific). Our next call is Tuesday, March 20. (call in information is available below)
This month's Mission Matters is focused on the American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Network and National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.
Your Cancer Resource Network - How the American Cancer Society Helps Cancer Patients and Their Families
The Cancer Resource Network refers to the American Cancer Society's programs and services available to assist persons affected by cancer, especially newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers, with a focus to reach the medically underserved. It includes providing relevant cancer information, day-to- day help and emotional support.
When someone finds out they have cancer, the first thing they need to know is that they are not alone. The American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Network is here to help them.
The American Cancer Society provides those who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families with vital information for understanding their condition, managing their lives from day to day through treatment and recovery, and finding the emotional support they need. The American Cancer Society is here to help throughout the entire continuum of cancer care.
American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Network offerings:
Information
- 24 hour free phone help at 1-800-ACS-2345
- On the Internet: http://www.cancer.org/
- Advice on clinical trials
- Tools to help with your treatment
Day-to-Day Help
- Help finding transportation and lodging
- Help with prescription questions
- Help with financial and insurance questions
Emotional Support
- Help finding local support groups
- An online community for cancer survivors and their families
- Cancer education classes
Here are some of the programs of the Cancer Resource Network (check with your local American Cancer Society office for local programs):
Thanks to early detection and better treatment options, more people are surviving cancer longer. In fact, approximately 10 millions cancer survivors are alive today. As the number of cancer survivors continues to grow, so does the need to help cancer survivors. Through the American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Network, we can help reach more patients, survivors, and caregivers. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org/ to find out how the American Cancer Society can help.
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week - April 15-21, 2007
To reach our 2015 challenge goals to the nation to drastically reduce cancer incidence and mortality rates, the American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating disparities in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, as well as improving quality of life after diagnosis.
The American Cancer Society is hosting its second disparities conference during National Minority Cancer Awareness Week in New Orleans. The conference aims to bring together researchers (health, psychosocial and policy), physicians, nurses, social workers, public health leaders, community groups, advocates, policy makers, and individuals concerned with the disproportionate impact of cancer in their communities. Attendees will discuss and explore models and interventions, as well as share knowledge, expertise and barriers encountered while servicing their communities.
Want to learn more? Be sure to check out the Mission Delivery/Mission Matters folder and this blog next week for even more information and remember to join the Mission Matters Conference Call on Tuesday, March 20 at Noon (eastern) and 8:30 PM eastern (5:30 PM Pacific).
Conference Call information is: 1-800-910-2399 / passcode 487160
Join us in April for Mission Matters. We will focus on Nutrition and Women's Health.
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