Mission Statement

PURPOSE

To aid cancer patients and their families from diagnosis through survivorship;

To be a resource for ALL cancer patients suffering from any type of cancer;

To provide therapeutic assistance and program instruction intended
to benefit the cancer patient;

To assist with financial, physical, and psychological needs;

To support patients, their families, and the medical community;

To provide Cancer Education and Awareness Programs to the community;

To enable cancer patients to receive complimentary services including but not limited to:

To provide for general support group activity for cancer patients,
as well as specialized support groups such as a breast cancer support group,
prostate support group, and lung cancer support group.

To assist patients with transportation to and from any type of cancer treatments;

To enable patients to purchase wigs, mastectomy prosthetic bras
and other prosthetic devices;

To assist people in obtaining help with child/adult care when
they are receiving cancer treatment;

To provide Education and Awareness Programs: The FCC will offer Community Education Programs
to heighten awareness and Cancer Screening Programs
in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

We will work collaboratively with multiple organizations such as Susan G. Komen
for the Cure, the Northeastern Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) and The American Cancer Society;

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Each calendar year, the program uploads a copy or a web link to the report on patient or program outcomes

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Thank You!

Thank you to the Scranton Area Foundation for your continued support and generosity.

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