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Show AMERICAN V CANCER Services for the Elderly SOCIETY9 The Utah Division of the American Cancer Society has many resources for you, your family and friends. It can be a major resource to provide detailed information about cancer (J, related services or just to answer a simple question about cancer itself. We are as close as your Patient and Family 60 and- - Staying Healthy telephone. materials concerning diagnosis, treatment and caregiving skills. Some helpful materials include: Education-pri- nt Caring for the Patient with Cancer at Home Talking With Your Doctor Chemotherapy What it IsHow it Helps is Radiation What Therapy? Questions and Answers About Pain Control Call the American Cancer Society for Information, Resources and Guidance.... e This number will assist you with your specific needs. Trained volunteers are ready to answer your questions regarding cancer services available in your area. We also toll-fre- Reach to Recovery A patient visitation provide information about the following: program for breast cancer patients providing information and encouragement. Cancer warning signs Early detection methods Diagnosis and prevention EducationSupport programs Cancer sites and treatments Education Program- spresentations to clubs and organizations on the topic of prevention and early detection Latest cancer research Community resources of cancer. Available resources to cancer patients and their families include the following: Loan closet Risk Assessment Computer Test- equipment-Durab- le medical equipment is available to cancer patients with limited resources and funding. (In Juab ). County, call Provo office at 373-5886- Financial Aid--- A small one-tim- e grant is available on a limited basis for cancer patients who meet income qualifications. -- for use at Health Fairs, etc. For more information, call your local service number or the number to see how the 00 American Cancer Society can be of help to you. vx. For faforaatioa about (toO free). 10 LOOKING TOWARDS A BETTER FUTURE Spring 1993 c |