East Georgia Cancer Coalition (EGCC)
315 Riverbend Road, Athens, 30602
(706) 821-1949 · more numbers below
East Georgia Cancer Coalition is a nonprofit that works on all types of cancer in 53 counties of East Georgia. It teaches about cancer, helps people get screenings, and supports patients, families, and survivors. It does not give cancer treatment or money, but it can help you find a provider.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Events, With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), Hands-on (sorting, serving, building)From the description, not confirmed
- Groups welcome
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What they offer 14
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Cancer Education and Community NavigationProgram
The coalition gives cancer talks made to fit each group. Talks can be at a workplace, a church, or another place you pick.
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Cancer Screening Navigation ServicesService
This service helps people find low-cost cancer screenings and get through the steps to use them. It is for adults, teens, and seniors who are uninsured or underinsured.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Colorectal Cancer ScreeningService
The coalition works with providers in the region to offer colorectal cancer screening at a lower cost. The exact price is not given on the pages.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Family Support GroupsProgram
The coalition offers support groups for children who have a parent with cancer. It also has support for parents who have cancer.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Food For FightersService
This program helps cancer patients get the basic items they need while staying home during treatment. They do not have to risk a trip to the store.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Free MammogramsService
The coalition connects people without insurance or with too little insurance to mammograms and breast screenings through partner hospitals in the region. Call to find out if you qualify.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Happy, Alive and Built to SurviveProgram
This is an exercise program made for cancer survivors. Trainers are certified Cancer Exercise Specialists who fit workouts to survivors' needs.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Healing HandsService
Low-income cancer patients can get massage and skin care at no cost. Providers are local certified medical massage therapists and oncology estheticians.
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