American Cancer Society Road to Recovery, Southeast Pennsylvania

10/24/2013

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend at the American Cancer Society's 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk! The event raised more than $155,000!! Special thanks to all of the Road to Recovery volunteers who came out to help us recruit volunteers and raise awareness about the Road to Recovery program! To learn more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, or to make a donation, visit www.cancer.org/makingstridesphilly.

The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Be part of your local Making Strides 3- to 5-mile walk by signing up as a walker or making a donation online.

10/14/2013

The American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk and 5k is this weekend at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park. Visit www.cancer.org/makingstridesphilly to learn more about the event, or check out the event on on facebook http://www.facebook.com/strides.philly

The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Be part of your local Making Strides 3- to 5-mile walk by signing up as a walker or making a donation online.

09/23/2013

Did you know…Active for Life is a 10-week American Cancer Society program that uses individual and group strategies to help employees become more physically active. Available to workplaces of all kinds, the program encourages employees to take an honest look at their current activity level and set realistic goals for improvement. For more information about Active for Life or to get Active for Life for your organization, contact your local American Cancer Society office, visit www.ACSWorkplaceSolutions.com or call us toll-free at 1-800-227-2345.

09/19/2013

If you could help finish the fight against cancer, would you? NOW is your chance! The American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) is enrolling participants. Get involved! www.PhillyCPS3.org.

CPS-3 in the Philadelphia Metro Area

09/11/2013

One hundred years ago, the American Cancer SOciety began the fight of a lifetime - the fight against cancer. Now, it's time to finish the fight! You can help by enrolling in the Society's Cancer Prevention Study -3 (CPS-3). www.PhillyCPS3.org

09/09/2013

Did you know…Specialized American Cancer Society staff provide information and referrals to community resources including financial assistance, transportation, housing, support groups, cancer screenings, smoking cessation programs, and the Society’s available services when patients contact our national cancer information center at 1.800.227.2345. Patients and Caregivers can also can search for resources themselves by visiting http://www.cancer.org/treatment/supportprogramsservices/index

09/06/2013

Now is the time to finish the fight against cancer! You can help by enrolling in the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). www.PhillyCPS3.org

09/04/2013

The American Cancer Society, in collaboration with Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute, offers state-of-the-art health insurance assistance through our toll free number, 1-800-227-2345. Health insurance specialists can assist with questions about options and rights for those about to lose or who have lost health insurance coverage. Visit http://www.cancer.org/treatment/findingandpayingfortreatment/managinginsuranceissues/index for more information.

08/01/2013

What exactly is Road to Recovery? Check out this video to find out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PsKXoyeV98

07/25/2013

American Cancer Society Free Wig Salons are available in your area! These Wig Salons are a free service to patients undergoing cancer treatment and experiencing hair loss. Those who may be looking for a wig are able to come into one of our Salons to receive one wig per year, at absolutely no cost! Call 1.800.227.2345 to find a Wig Salon location near to you and to set up an appointment.

07/24/2013

"""No matter how old we get, no one can replace their mother and father. We'll always have that closeness because none of us will ever forget this experience. I'm grateful even in a time of adversity because my family became even closer.""

Read more of Jerald Bryant's inspiring survivor story here...
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorshipduringandaftertreatment/storiesofhope/non-hodgkin-lymphoma-survivor-relies-on-family-and-faith"

07/17/2013

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is . . . . False! Dermatologists say brief sun exposures all year round can add up to major damage for people with fair skin. And some of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can even pass through windows, so driving or even sitting by a window during peak sun hours, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., can expose your skin to damaging UV rays if the sun is shining directly on you.

When added up, everyday exposures are linked to squamous cell skin cancer. Although not as dangerous as melanoma, squamous cell skin cancer is far more common and the number of cases has been going up every year.
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