A local organization unveiled a vehicle that will help it provide a much-needed service to cancer patients on island.
Guam Cancer Care revealed its Patient Transport Program vehicle at the Guam Auto Dealers Association Auto Expo on Saturday at the Agana Shopping Center.
Through donations from Cars Plus, IP&E and Bank of Guam, Guam Cancer Care was able to get the car. The vehicle will help it continue its work bridging the gaps in health services and work toward the launch of its Patient Transport Program for local cancer patients.
Currently, Guam Cancer Care administers critical direct support services programs for Guam's cancer patients, by helping them navigate the medical system, get financial assistance, even get cancer screening.
The Patient Transport Program will allow Guam Cancer Care to enhance its services by providing patient transportation to and from medical appointments.
"We are extremely grateful to our Patient Transportation Service sponsors, Cars Plus, IP&E and Bank of Guam, for supporting Guam Cancer Care and providing us with these resources to expand existing services for our local cancer patients. We look forward to fully launching our Patient Transport Program in December 2012," said Guam Cancer Care's Executive Director Terry Cuabo.
"We are extremely excited to be able to provide this much needed transportation service," Cuabo said.
Cuabo said cancer patients who need help getting to their appointments will be able to use the service. Cuabo said it's important patients don't miss treatment -- which sometimes happens due to lack of transportation. Missing treatments could mean the difference between beating the cancer and allowing the cancer to grow.
Guam Cancer Care has assisted more than 310 Guam residents afflicted by cancer during its last year in operation.
Guam Cancer Care also has given financial assistance awards to 144 eligible cancer patients, totaling approximately $184,480. The money helps cover the costs of much-needed cancer treatment for patients who are currently on active treatment.
A big part of the organization's goal is to promote early detection of cancer. Guam Cancer Care representatives said residents can help by getting screened and encouraging others to get screened as well.
Source: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20121119/NEWS01/211190303/1002/NEWS01
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