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- In 2008,
South Carolina is estimated to have 20,740 residents being
diagnosed with cancer.
- In 2008,
South Carolina is estimated to have 8,860 residents die from
cancer.
- The
American Cancer Society is in your community all day, every
day finding a cure and providing programs and services. We are
available 24/7 through our 1.800.ACS.2345 and our Web site
www.cancer.org
providing information to callers and assisting patients with
their needs.
- in 2008, over
900 South Carolina breast cancer patients have
been supported through the American Cancer Society Reach to
Recovery program.
- In 2008, over
850 cancer patients have been supported through
the American Cancer Society Look Good...Feel Better Program.
- Over
1,500 individuals have been screened for prostate and colon
cancer through partnerships with South Carolina Health Care
Providers.
- Over 300
Worksite Partners are providing patient services, tobacco
control and nutrition/physical activity programs to their
employees.
- Over
$40,000 was awarded to South Carolina communities in the form
of Targeted Community Investment Grants in 2008. These grants
financially support state, regional and local projects
consistent with the Society’s fight against cancer.
- The
American Cancer Society has recently awarded Dan Dixon, Ph.D.,
an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at the
University of South Carolina, a Research Scholar Grant in the
amount of $711,000 to support his cancer research.
- The
Charleston Hope Lodge was the first Society Hope Lodge to open
its doors to guests, serving over 8,000 cancer patients and
caregivers in its history. All services are free to cancer
patients and their family!
- The
American Cancer Society's advocacy efforts work in concert
with its research, education, and service initiatives at all
levels of government – local, state and national.
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