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Athens Nurses Clinic

http://athensnursesclinic.org/wp/

240 North Avenue , Athens, GA 30601

706-613-6976

The Athens Nurses Clinic is a non-profit health care clinic providing free evaluation, treatment, and education for acute and chronic medical and dental conditions to uninsured low-and-no income residents of Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding communities. The mission of the Athens Nurses Clinic extends far beyond providing medical treatment to patients, focusing heavily on education and disease prevention.

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California Cryobank

https://www.cryobank.com/

(866) 477-3762

California Cryobank helps those facing potential infertility from medical risks with fertility preservation, including egg, embryo or sperm banking. Financial assistance and long-term storage options are available.

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Community Health Works

https://www.chwg.org/

478.254.5200

Community Health Works (CHW) is devoted to reducing healthcare burdens for both patients and providers to build healthier communities that improve the quality of life for all Georgians. Our core focus remains in the seven counties of Central Georgia- Bibb, Houston, Monroe, Crawford, Jones, Peach, and Twiggs. However, many of our flagship programs provide services statewide.

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CONQUER magazine's Guide for Patients with Lung Cancer

https://e.thelynxgroup.com/t/l?ssid=34615&subscriber_id=bjwbttmklxwncpeasyacmoxjjucmbol&delivery_id=bobjbpwtodeyyfuzslasptetpcqjbbj&td=-Har4DB4Zo-D1zdoe3s9jgnT9IItKXxH0aWMjcd9K0GtcfJbIeNoRwzGtrM0FuZgDnatTyWz7daNOP0UpsWAKT-n2JhwnVirpouPgVdvr4s9b-D-4uY8Ba8b

CONQUER: the patient voice is pleased to present this 4-part series of articles on non–small-cell lung cancer, the most frequently occurring type. Written for patients by an oncologist and a nurse practitioner, each of the Patient’s Guides addresses a topic often confronted during the course of therapy: Staging; Treatment; Biomarker Testing; and an Overview of the Lung Cancer Patient Journey. Also included is an easy-to-navigate “road map” that highlights important treatment milestones. The series was written with the financial support of Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

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Dental Financial Assistance for Veterans

https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/lls-veterans-dental-partnership?c_src=email&c_src2=sfmc&utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dental+Financial+Assistance+for+Veterans&utm_term=Click+here&utm_id=332560&sfmc_id=262479265

(800) 955-4572

LLS is pleased to announce a partnership with NYU Dentistry’s Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE) to help Veterans with blood cancer gain access to dental care. Any Veteran, regardless of dental benefit class, who requires dental procedures to begin lifesaving therapy for a blood cancer or as a consequence of therapy for a blood cancer, will be eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of dental services. Care will be provided at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Although treatment takes place in New York City, the program is available to all Veterans as long at they reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory, and can travel to New York City. All expenses for the required dental care will be covered, as long as funding is available. Veterans can receive services more than once. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, extractions, root canals, jaw surgery, dentures, cavity fillings, and gum disease.

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Dental Financial Assistance for Veterans

https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support/veteran-dental-financial-assistance?c_src=email&c_src2=sfmc&sfmc_id=262479265

345 E. 24th Street (at First Avenue) 8th floor, New York, NY 10010

(800) 955-4572

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce a partnership with NYU Dentistry’s Veterans Oral Care Access Resource (VOCARE) to help Veterans with blood cancer gain access to dental care. Any Veteran, regardless of dental benefit class, who requires dental procedures to begin lifesaving therapy for a blood cancer, or as a consequence of therapy for a blood cancer, will be eligible for financial assistance to cover the costs of dental services. Care will be provided at the NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Although treatment takes place in New York City, the program is available to all Veterans as long at they reside in the U.S., or a U.S. territory, and can travel to New York City. All expenses for the required dental care will be covered, as long as funding is available. Veterans can receive services more than once. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to, extractions, root canals, jaw surgery, dentures, cavity fillings,

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Eminence Physical Therapy

https://www.eminencept.com/

2321 Henry Clower Blvd., Suite B , Snellville, GA 30078

706-631-1030

Eminence Physical Therapy, LLC is a cash-based physical therapy practice specializing in one-on-one care for cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema treatment. When receiving treatment for cancer or lymphedema, having to attend numerous appointments can be a taxing effort as well as extremely time consuming. Why travel to crowded clinics, have long wait times, or split the amount of time spent with your therapist due to being double-booked when you can receive exceptional care by a doctor in the privacy of your own home or with a private in-clinic appointment!

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Georgia Breast Care

https://www.georgiabreastcare.com/

900 Towne Lake Parkway Suite 312, Woodstock, GA 30189

678-370-0370

With a highly trained and nationally recognized team of physicians and medical professionals, Georgia Breast Care, located in Woodstock, Georgia, has come to be regarded as a leader in providing compassionate and advanced care for breast cancer, breast surgery, and all breast-related disorders. The team specializes in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of breast-related conditions. With a robust medical team located in the Woodstock area, getting the care you need in a timely and convenient manner has never been easier.

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Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center

https://www.goodsamhwc.org/

175 Samaritan Drive , Jasper, GA 30143

706-253-4673

The mission of Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is to provide quality, compassionate, and complete healthcare for all in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. The Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center will be a premier Community Health Center accessible to all and dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to the people and communities we serve. The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a not-for-profit, Community Health Center, which provides health services to our community regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.

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Grant Park Clinic

https://www.grantparkclinic.org/

1340 Boulevard SE , Atlanta, GA 30315

404-627-4259

Welcome to Grant Park Clinic where we practice family medicine, and as our patient, you are part of the family. We offer affordable, high-quality medical care for all, regardless of income level. We have multiple programs to keep your health care services low cost. Our care follows evidence-based practices meaning the care and treatment you and your family receive are based on the best practices. These practice guidelines are based on scientific evidence, and generally lead to better results. Our staff, including the providers, is bilingual (English and Spanish), bicultural, and we are experts in making you feel at home.

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Harbor of Hope, Inc.

http://www.harborofhopeinc.com/

1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy. , Stockbridge, GA 30281

harborofhopesurvivors@gmail.com

Harbor of Hope, Inc. was established in 2011. Its mission is to encourage, support (spiritually and financially), connect with, and minister to women (and their families) with breast cancer. Through fellowship our goal is to spread hope, faith, and love throughout the cancer journey. We also provide a secure environment for cancer survivors, their caregivers, and families. Harbor of Hope Inc. focuses their resources in Southside Atlanta and the surroundings counties.

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Jasper

https://www.hellojasper.com/

9295523904

Jasper helps you organize your schedule, lists, and needs for your cancer care—all in one place.

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Joan Rau, LMT

https://joanrau.com

1560 Scott Blvd , Decatur, GA 30033

404-784-2225

Joan Rau, LMT provides safe and effective supportive care whether you are currently undergoing cancer treatment or are years post-treatment. Focused support around stress, anxiety and symptom management.

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Lighthouse Lymphedema Network

http://www.lighthouselymphedema.org

The Lighthouse Lymphedema Network is a non-profit IRS Section 501(C)(3) organization of individuals who are lymphedema patients, or who have an interest in lymphedema. Our goal is to educate, promote awareness, and provide support for lymphedema patients, the medical community, family and caregivers, insurance companies, the general public, and lymphedema support groups.

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Maggie's Dream

https://www.teammaggiesdream.org/who_we_are

Team Maggie's Dream purpose is to provide financial assistance to young women and men for the purpose of preserving eggs and sperm. If you are interested in applying for a financial grant to help subsidize the cost of egg or sperm preservation

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Mercy Care Atlanta

https://mercyatlanta.org/

424 Decatur Street , Atlanta, GA 30312

(678) 843-8600

Mercy Care can be described in many ways with many words, but our soul is best known through personal encounter. Ask a patient, client, staff member, board member or volunteer about Mercy Care. Better still, come see for yourself. Experience our values at work—compassion, commitment to the poor, excellence, integrity, justice, stewardship and reverence for the dignity of each person. We give people hope where before there was no hope. Maybe that’s the best medicine of all. A federally qualified health center and Atlanta’s only healthcare for the homeless program (330h), Mercy Care accepts most insurances plans, Medicare and Medicaid and offers a sliding fee scale based on household income for the uninsured.

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Mesothelioma.com

https://www.mesothelioma.com/

35 Thorpe Avenue Suite 101, Wallingford, CT 06492

1-800-336-0086

Since 1996, Mesothelioma.com has been dedicated to providing the latest medical information on mesothelioma, spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos exposure and helping victims connect with legal resources.

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Michael A Quinones, MD PC

https://drqmd.com/

5730 Glenridge Dr NE Suite 310 , Atlanta, GA 30328

404-303-7444

Dr. Quiñones is considered a top surgeon in Atlanta. His private practice office focuses on general surgery and cancer surgeries including biopsies, staging, curative, debulking and palliative surgeries. Laparoscopic and minimal invasive surgeries for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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MP Bodywork

https://mpbodywork.square.site/

3288 Chamblee Tucker Rd , Atlanta, GA 30341

404-939-0089

Meghan Prendergast, LMT offers Oncology Massage Therapy (OMT) and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) services. She is recognized by the Society for Oncology Massage (S4OM) as a preferred practitioner. As an ovarian cancer survivor she understands how difficult the journey can be. Her intention is to aid in your health care plan and to provide quality care to oncology patients and their caregivers.

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center

https://www.nghs.com/

743 Spring Street , Gainesville, GA 30501

770-219-9000

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a not-for-profit community health system dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of the people of Northeast Georgia. Through the services of a medical staff of more than 800 physicians, the residents of Northeast Georgia enjoy access to the state’s finest and most comprehensive medical services.

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Northside Hospital Cancer Institute

https://www.northside.com/services/cancer-institute/support-and-survivorship

1100 Johnson Ferry Road NE , Atlanta, GA 30342

As Georgia’s leading provider of cancer care, Northside Hospital Cancer Institute (NHCI) offers a full range of cancer support and survivorship resources and services to address the practical, spiritual, emotional, financial and physical challenges cancer patients may face.

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Oncology Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians

https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/patient-care/living-with-cancer/rehabilitation-services.html

1365 Clifton Road NE , Atlanta, GA 30322

404-778-1900

We are physicians board-certified in rehabilitation medicine who care for patients with cancer. We see patients any time after their cancer diagnosis. We can help you prepare for upcoming chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. We can help you recover from neurologic and musculoskeletal aftereffects of these treatments. Based on your goals, we will work together to develop a personalized rehabilitation plan. The plan may include a personalized therapy prescription, exercise prescription, medications, injections to treat pain, and assistive devices for mobility. Conditions we treat: Muscle spasms, joint pain or stiffness, numbness, tingling; lymphedema; fatigue; pelvic pain; bowel, bladder control; balance, mobility changes; reduced strength and endurance. We also offer telehealth appointments. Referrals may be faxed to 404-251-5391.

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ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

https://www.revitalcancerrehab.com/

(844) 473-8485

ReVital is a groundbreaking rehabilitation program that empowers cancer survivors to live their best lives. Our cancer-trained therapists work hard to help you achieve comprehensive recovery from cancer and its treatments through physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and cognitive rehabilitation. ReVital currently serves patients in more than 300 locations across nearly 15 states and continues to grow.

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St. Joseph's Candler

https://www.sjchs.org/

5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah, GA 31406

912-819-7055

We are the only faith-based, mission-driven healthcare provider in the area. St. Joseph’s Hospital (sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy) and Candler Hospital (affiliated with the Methodist church) entered into a joint operating agreement in 1997 forming the region’s largest healthcare provider. Today at St. Joseph’s/Candler, we pride ourselves on offering smart medicine --- an integration of the latest medical technologies and procedural advancements in disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. In partnership with highly-skilled physicians, our Magnet-recognized nursing staff and our unparalleled commitment to community outreach, we proudly embrace our role as the region’s preferred healthcare provider.

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The Edel Caregiver Institute at Hospice Savannah

https://www.hospicesavannah.org/

1352 Eisenhower Drive , Savannah, GA 31406

912.355.2289

The mission of the Edel Caregiver Institute is to support you, the caregiver, as you support your loved one. No matter the diagnosis or stage of the diagnosis, we are here to offer help with finding resources and provide emotional support throughout your caregiving journey. Our support groups and individual consultations are designed to assist with your unique caregiving needs and concerns. There is no charge to be a part of our open groups offering opportunities to share and be heard, as well as to listen and support. Perhaps you’re not comfortable sharing in a group? We also offer individual consultations at no charge. If you have a concern about your loved one’s dementia behaviors, are looking for assistance finding resources, or would just appreciate a private session with a caregiver consultant we would be honored to walk with you through your caregiver journey.

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The Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support

https://www.piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-athens/loran-smith-cancer-center

1199 Prince Avenue , Athens, GA 30606

706-475-7000

provides volunteer cancer survivors and professional staff members who offer insight and compassion to others on their cancer journey. The center offers information, education and emotional and spiritual support to cancer patients and their families in North Georgia. It serves as a resource for patients before, during and after cancer treatment by providing support groups, individual and family counseling and an educational resource library. Workshops, seminars, and individual classes are offered that address physical side effects of cancer treatment, psychosocial issues, spiritual concerns, complementary therapies and grief issues related to the death of a loved one. Endowed by the Athens Regional Foundation, all of the Center's services are available free of charge.

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The Right Dose

https://www.therightdose.org/

We, as MBC Patient Advocates, support the dual therapeutic objective of sustaining our lives while affording us every opportunity to optimize its quality. We believe that Patient-Centered Dosing (PCD) represents a viable and humane approach to treating MBC patients. Although additional data is warranted, some recent findings have shown that a reduced dosage may be just as effective as the Maximum Tolerated Dose for several drugs.

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Tigerlily Foundation

https://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/

42020 Village Center Plaza Suite 120-156, Stone Ridge, VA 20105

888-580-6253

Tigerlily Foundation is here to support young women (age 15 – 45) before, during and after breast cancer. Our outreach is focused on the breast cancer community as a whole. This community consists of family, friends, health advocates, physicians, researchers and more. We reach diverse communities, ethnic groups and those who are underserved. From living rooms to classrooms, from board rooms to Capitol Hill, we are there, making a difference.

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TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

http://www.myturningpoint.org/

349 Decatur St. SE Suite M, Atlanta, GA 30312

770-360-9271

Recently, TurningPoint has expanded into metro Atlanta in order to directly impact Black and LGBTQIA+ survivors via a culturally relevant and community-based approach to reduce survivorship care barriers and facilitate expansion of patient resources.

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Vinings Massage Therapists

http://viningsmassage.com/

2900 Paces Ferry Rd SE , Atlanta, GA 30339

404-492-8582

Vinings Massage and Wellness offers oncology certified massages to cancer survivors during and post-treatment.

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Volunteer Breast Reconstruction Cosmetic Tattooing

470-965-1601

Hello, my name is Maya Louredo. I am a 28 years old cosmetic tattoo artist. I am currently the eyebrow and 2nd place areola champion of biggest South America competition. I am a licensed cosmetic tattoo artist in Georgia and I believe serving the community and adding to each other's lives through our gifts is our mission in life. I am a licensed body art artist in Georgia and every monday I do breast reconstruction tattooing free of charge. If you want to micropigment your breasts with me, you can send me an email (mayalouredobeauty@gmail.com) or text me at 470 965 1601. I am honored to help!

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Georgia CORE

 

Advancing Cancer Care through Partnerships and Innovation

Georgia CORE is a statewide nonprofit that leverages partnerships and innovation to attract more clinical trials, increase research, and promote education and early detection to improve cancer care for Georgians in rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.