American Cancer Society-Charleston, SC

Information is available about specific types of cancer and their treatment options, managing side effects of treatment, statistics and rehabilitation. Information is also available on detection, prevention, community resources and alternative medicine.

Referral to Local ACS Programs like:
• Road to Recovery -volunteer drivers gives rides to and from treatment
• Reach to Recovery- one to one support visits for women with breast cancer made by carefully selected and trained breast cancer survivors
• Education and support groups for men with prostate cancer and their family members
• Look Good...Feel Better—complimentary make up kit and workshop conducted by a licensed cosmetologist to help women deal with appearance-related side effects of treatment.
• I Can Cope- on-line patient/family education series that focuses on living with cancer
• Support Groups--for patients and caregivers
•Survivor Suite- Free Wigs, Scarves, Turbans (Hours Mon- Frid 8:30 am- 4:00pm)
• Best Chance Network—provides free breast & cervical screenings for women who do not have health insurance (or have insurance that only pays for hospital care) and who meet certain age and income guidelines.

Psychosocial Support- depression, anxiety, difficulty in coping with illness, lack of family or social support, feeling of being overwhelmed, facing end of life issues, pain control, communication with medical team and other major stressors

Sexuality--information and guidance for the sexual side effects of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Employment Discrimination--A patient advocate can help navigate through the laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Cancer Resource Database--referrals to other community organizations and resources.

Clinical Trials Matching Service- Free access to the most comprehensive cancer clinical trial matching service available anywhere. Specially trained oncology nurses facilitate the compiling of a list of clinical studies for which patients are eligible and send them descriptions to review with their physicians.

Hope Lodge- A free home away from home available in many communities with major medical centers.

Transportation Solutions - Road to Recovery (volunteer drivers) and other resources in the community.

Financial Assistance for anti-nausea and pain control medications.

Patient Advocate provides psychosocial assessment, brief counseling, problem-oriented interventions, service and resource coordination, skill building and advocacy for patients and caregivers.

“tlc” Catalog--offers reasonably priced hats, scarves, turbans, wigs, hairpieces, sleepwear, mastectomy swimsuits, bras, breast forms, etc.