Cancer Services of Grant County offer these services to anyone with cancer who lives or works in Grant County FREE OF CHARGE!

Literature & Visual Aids

Cancer Services of Grant County, Inc. offers a variety of pamphlets, books, visual aids, and videotapes for distribution or loan on cancer related topics and cancer prevention.  There are also models available for "hands on" education.

Some of the available materials are designed to help the cancer clients and their families understand their illness and assist them in making informed decisions about care and treatment options.  Other materials are designed to help the recovering client cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of treatment, surgeries, and other issues that affect the body.

Our agency distributes information to increase public awareness and education about cancer risks, the importance of early detection, and nutrition related topics.

Speakers

There are speakers available for community organizations, schools, churches and business groups.  The speakers are capable of discussing a wide range of topics pertaining to cancer, its prevention, and early detection.

Call the agency at least two weeks in advance to reserve a speaker.

Equipment & Supplies

Equipment for the home, which promotes comfort and facilitates care, is loaned upon the approval or recommendation of the attending physician or medical personnel.  Hospital beds, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, bedside commodes and tables, shower seats, wheel chairs, waffle mattress and pillows, and pads may be provided.  Click here for a current list of equipment on hand and items needed.

Convenience items such as hospital gowns, bed linens, disposable items, and monitors are provided.

Assistance with ostomy supplies and nutritional supplements can be given to a client with physician's approval.

Turbans and wigs are maintained for loan to clients at no cost.  Mastectomy supplies are available.

Surgical Dressings

Standard size dressings are stocked.  Special sizes and types may be supplied.  We also have gloves, tape, sponges, and prep pads available.

Transportation

Transportation for cancer treatment is provided by our volunteers at no cost to you the client.  Clients who are receiving treatment and using their own transportation may seek assistance with fuel costs and or a volunteer driver.

Volunteers

Please call the office to obtain more information about volunteering your time and services to Cancer Services of Grant County.  Or download and print this form, fill it out and mail or bring into Cancer Services.

Our volunteers donate time to work at health fairs, agency programs, and fund raising events.

Agency volunteers transport clients to medical appointments and treatments that are cancer related.  They also assist in the office with clerical functions.  Volunteers from churches, civic groups, and social groups assist with making needed items.

Cancer Assistance Program

The Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) is a special program designed to provide monetary assistance for cancer-related symptom management medications.

Those eligible for CAP include:

• Persons who have had a cancer diagnosis
• Persons who are involved in cancer therapy
• Persons meeting the income eligibility

Participants in the program may obtain their cancer related medications at reduced or no cost.

Consideration for assistance will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Participants may receive cancer related information and referrals to other helpful social service agencies.

This special program is available to all eligible clients without regard to race, color, national origin, sex or handicap.

Financial Support

Our agency receives support from United Way of Grant County for our annual funding.  The remaining amount comes from contributions, bequests and fund raising events.

Upon receipt of a memorial contribution, an appropriate card is sent to the family of the person in whose memory the gift is made.  Also, a card of appreciation is sent to the donor.

Bereavement Classes

Cancer Services of Grant County offers monthly bereavement classes.  The classes are held at the Cancer Services main office every second Thursday at 6:30 PM.

Main Office
305 S. Norton Ave.
Marion, IN 46952