by Horizons Community Solutions | Nov 14, 2024 | Regional Cancer Coalitions
Johnny, a patient from Albany Area Primary Health Care’s Dawson Medical Center, was guided by a Horizons Health Navigator to complete a FIT test. The test was positive which meant he needed to be scheduled for a colonoscopy for further diagnoses. Unfortunately, his... 
by Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition | Nov 14, 2024 | Regional Cancer Coalitions
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition (NWGRCC) hosted a mother-daughter Dinner and a Movie Night event designed to encourage open communication and discussion with families of middle and high-school-aged girls. After the film, a panel of local healthcare... 
by West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition | Nov 14, 2024 | Early Detection & Screening, Regional Cancer Coalitions
Nicole, a 57-year-old discovered a lump on her breast, it had been there for some time, but it was now so large that it could be been through her t shirt. She decided to just wait and see if it would go away. Nicole’s reluctance was because she was uninsured and did... 
by East Georgia Cancer Coalition Cancer Coalition | Nov 14, 2024 | Early Detection & Screening, Regional Cancer Coalitions
Being high risk for breast cancer, Carolina was worried how she would afford the lifesaving screenings needed. That’s where East Georgia Cancer Coalition (EGCC) stepped in a lessened this burden for her with their breast screening program. This program aims to... 
by Community Health Works | Nov 14, 2024 | Colorectal Cancer, Early Detection & Screening, Regional Cancer Coalitions
Candace is a 54-year-old divorced mother of two that works at her local Tractor Supply store. She does not have access to health insurance but does receive routine care from her local health center. Candace began to experience G.I. pain and was referred to a... 
by East Georgia Cancer Coalition Cancer Coalition | Apr 19, 2021 | Regional Cancer Coalitions, Survivorship
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition and the Georgia Cancer Center co-sponsored a Survivor Luncheon in Augusta, Georgia during Cancer Survivor month. The program was designed to nourish the mind, body, and spirit of cancer survivors and caregivers from East Georgia by...
