Guam Cancer Care June 2023 Newsletter

June is… National Cancer Survivor Month

In the month of June, we shared information for our cancer survivor warriors such as sleeping tips after treatment and the importance of follow-up care.

With our island still in recovery mode, our Non-Direct Services staff were able to assist with Direct Services operations by providing broader outreach to new and registered patients at our clinic partners, TakeCare FHP and Guam Regional Medical City. This made our services more accessible to those at the clinics already and inform people of our programs.

We also celebrated Guam Cancer Care’s 12th Birthday! A big thank you to all of our JTF partners, clinic partners, and supporters for helping our organization grow. Each year, we strive to bridge those gaps our cancer community face here on island. Without all of your support, we would not be able to continue to improve those obstacles and expand our reach. After all, no one fights alone!

Lotte Hotel Guam

June 17, 2023

We partnered up with TakeCare for Lotte Hotel Guam’s Employee Health Fair. Employees had the chance to talk with us about cancer screening and the programs and services we have to offer to the community. Those who answered our Cancer Screening Questionnaire redeemed a free wristband, pen, and pamphlets of information about Guam Cancer Care.

Guam Regional Medical City

June 22-30, 2023

Non-Direct Services set up a booth on the second floor mezzanine at Guam Regional Medical City. Participants were able to fill out our Cancer Screening Questionnaire and receive a free wristband, pen, t-shirt, and information on all of our programs and services. We were also able to reach out and register new patients at our booth and inform them of all the free services we have to offer.

TakeCare FHP Clinic

June 22-30, 2023

At TakeCare FHP Clinic, we set up a booth for outreach to those at the clinic.

Participants who answered our Cancer Screening Questionnaire received a free wristband, pen, and t-shirt along with information on all of our programs and services. While we were here, we also registered and assisted new patients with supplies that they needed.

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Information About Guam Cancer Care

Cancer CareAssistance Foundation (CCAF) dba. Guam

Cancer Care, is registered 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization, which was created for the primary purpose of bridging the gaps in services that our local cancer patients face. Our key objective is to provide direct services to cancer patients, with our immediate vision of helping save lives, one person at a time. Programs and Services made possible through funding provided by the Guam Cancer Trust Fund.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide cancer care assistance to ALL individuals afflicted by cancer. Through navigation and advocacy we strive to provide enhanced assistance throughout the screening and treatment process. Additionally, by minimizing barriers to financial assistance, cancer education, and other support services, we ensure patient satisfaction throughout the continuum of cancer care.

Direct Services

PatientNavigation Program

Services provided to patients, newly and previously diagnosed, in identifying a medical/radiation oncologist, eliminating barriers to care, i.e. insurance, financial, transportation, physical needs, communication, cultural needs, or treatment compliance issues. Our navigators also assist in identifying local or national resources that cancer patients on Guam are eligible for in the form of financial assistance, pharmaceutical assistance programs and lodging assistance for patients traveling off-island for treatment services not available on Guam. Guam Cancer Care navigators will personally assist these patients from start to finish.

Financial AssistanceProgram

As part of our navigation program, navigators are trained to assess registered cancer patients need for financial assistance.With the grant received from the Guam CancerTrust Fund, navigators are able to award minimal funding to patients on a quarterly basis to assist in co-payments, co-insurance or out of pocket expenses incurred during cancer treatments. Given that the primary tenet of our organization is to serve cancer patients by finding and providing financial assistance at a time when they have depleted their resources. Helping patients access direct treatment will go a long way in helping extend their precious lives.

PatientTransport Program

Guam Cancer Care introduced its Patient Transport Program to eliminate transportation issues to and from cancer treatments to give our patients a fighting chance in beating the disease without worry of how they will get to their appointments.

CancerScreeningand Prevention Program

By implementing the Cancer Screening Program, Guam Cancer Care takes a stand against cancer and encourages a proactive approach to health through screening. Guam Cancer Care works in collaboration with the Guam Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition (GCCCC), Public Health, Cancer Clinics, Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Consortium, and primary care clinics and physicians to conduct an all-year-round candor screening program for Guam residents.

PublicOutreachand Education

The Kids for the Cure (K4C) program is a cancer education and outreach effort for 3rd through 5th-grade elementary school students. The mission of the program is to promote healthy communities and instill positive lifestyle choices to participants that can help reduce their risk of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is comprised of both an in-class curriculum created by the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s “Cure4Kids” and a physical activity segment. Thousands of local students have participated in this program, with a mission to expand into middle and high schools.