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September 09, 2005
Cancer Patients Affected by Hurricane Katrina
I received an e-mail from the American Cancer Society letting me know they are offering information for cancer patients affected by Hurricane Katrina:
The American Cancer Society is offering information to help cancer patients affected by Hurricane Katrina, as well as their caregivers, deal with the devastating impact of the disaster. For information on national and state-specific on-the-ground and online resources for food, shelter, transportation and medical assistance, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 (cancer information specialists, including oncology nurses, are available to answer calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week) or visit www.cancer.org.“The American Cancer Society recognizes that many people hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina were already battling for their lives – against cancer,” says Society CEO John R. Seffrin, PhD. “We want those people to know that we're available 24 hours a day, by telephone and online, and that we are developing systems to help ensure that the unique health care and treatment needs of cancer patients will continue to be met. The Society’s network of staff and volunteers nationwide are working diligently to ensure that people touched by cancer continue to receive the care and compassion they need, now more than ever.”
Posted by Tracy on September 9, 2005 03:59 PM
