American Cancer Society Programs

Having cancer is hard. Finding help shouldn't be.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. For more information on the American Cancer Society please feel free to call our toll-free 800 number, 1-800-227-2345. By calling our toll free number, a Cancer Information Specialist will be available for assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also access our website at www.cancer.org.

Prostate Cancer Support Group - (Man to Man)

A comfortable, community-based setting for discussion and educatoin provides men facing prostate cancer with support individually or in groups. Man to Man also offers men the opportunity to educate their communities about prostate cancer and advocate with lawmakers for stronger research and treatment policies. Men of all age are welcome to attend alone or with their partner.

If you are interested in finding out when the next scheduled meeting is please call Anjuli Tohan at 203.379.4838. Pre-registration is not required, but preferred.

Look Good...Feel Better

A free program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Trained, volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Women also learn ways to disguise hair loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories. The free cosmetic kits provided at these group sessions are available in light, medium, dark and extra dark shades to enhance all complexion types.

Pre-registration is required by calling Anjuli Tohan at 203.379.4838.
Please leave a message with your name, number and preferred make-up shade (light, medium, dark or extra dark).

The program is held at the DeQuattro Radiaton Department on Nov 13th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and October 9th and Dec 11th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Manchester Resource Center

Free transportation for cancer patients (Road to Recovery)

This service assists cancer patients and their families with transportation to and from treatment facilities. Volunteer drivers donate their time and resources to take patients to treatment appointments and return them to their homes. If you or a loved one needs help with transportation to and/or from treatment or is interested in becoming a volunteer driver, please call our toll-free number, 1.800.227.2345. By calling our toll-free number you can speak to someone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Breast Cancer: One-on-One support (Reach to Recovery)

Breast cancer survivors provide one-on-one support and information to help individuals cope with breast cancer. Specially trained survivors of breast cancer serve as volunteers, responding in person or by phone to the concerns of people facing a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, or recovery. If you or a loved one is in need of one-on-one support, please call our toll-free number, 1.800.227.2345. By calling our toll-free number you can speak to someone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.