American Cancer Society Cape Girardeau

Address

P.O. Box 28566
Saint Louis, MO 63146

(800) 227-2345

www.cancer.org

AKA:

CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN; AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY; ACS

Description:

Provides programs and services for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers, including information on prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, transportation, health insurance assistance service, emotional support, and much more. Services include Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Wigs, Disease/Disability Information, General Health Insurance Information/Counseling, Health Related Temporary Housing, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, and Voluntary Health Organizations.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

November 28, 2023

Address Listings

P.O. Box (Primary)

P.O. Box 28566
Saint Louis, MO 63146

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main

(800) 227-2345

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Provides cancer educational programs for schools, clubs, churches and other organized groups.

Hours

24 Hours

Required Documents

Call For Details

Eligibility

No Restrictions

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call To Apply

Languages

- English - For help in languages other than English, please call 800-227-2345

Service Area

Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne counties in Missouri

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Missouri
    • Bollinger County
      • Butler County
        • Cape Girardeau County
          • Carter County
            • Dunklin County
              • Iron County
                • Madison County
                  • Mississippi County
                    • New Madrid County
                      • Oregon County
                        • Pemiscot County
                          • Perry County
                            • Reynolds County
                              • Ripley County
                                • Scott County
                                  • Stoddard County
                                    • Wayne County
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                                    Description

                                    Health Insurance Assistance Service: Provides information and resources to help cancer patients understand their insurance options and benefits.

                                    Hours

                                    24 Hours

                                    Required Documents

                                    Call For Details

                                    Eligibility

                                    Individuals diagnosed with cancer

                                    Fees

                                    No Fees

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    Call To Apply

                                    Languages

                                    English

                                    Service Area

                                    Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

                                    Geography Served

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                    • Missouri
                                      • Bollinger County
                                        • Butler County
                                          • Cape Girardeau County
                                            • Carter County
                                              • Dunklin County
                                                • Iron County
                                                  • Madison County
                                                    • Mississippi County
                                                      • New Madrid County
                                                        • Oregon County
                                                          • Pemiscot County
                                                            • Perry County
                                                              • Reynolds County
                                                                • Ripley County
                                                                  • Scott County
                                                                    • Stoddard County
                                                                      • Wayne County
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                                                                      Description

                                                                      Provides support groups for cancer patients and cancer survivors and their families.

                                                                      Hours

                                                                      Varies - call 24 Hours Call Center for schedule and locations

                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                      No Documentation Required

                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                      Cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their families

                                                                      Fees

                                                                      No Fees

                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                      Call To Apply

                                                                      Languages

                                                                      - English - For help in languages other than English - please call 800-227-2345

                                                                      Service Area

                                                                      Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne counties in Missouri

                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                      None

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                                                                      Description

                                                                      Provides local hotel lodging for patients and families traveling away from home for treatment.

                                                                      Hours

                                                                      24 Hours Call Center

                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                      - Doctor, social worker or nurse referral - Pre-registration agreement - call for details

                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                      Cancer patients and their families

                                                                      Fees

                                                                      No Fees

                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                      Usually referred by physicians, nurses or social workers - call 24 Hours Call Center

                                                                      Languages

                                                                      - English - For help in languages other than English - please call 800-227-2345

                                                                      Service Area

                                                                      Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard and Wayne Counties in Missouri

                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                      None

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                                                                      Description

                                                                      Road to Recovery: Volunteer drivers transport cancer patients to and from cancer treatments and cancer-related doctor appointments, vehicles do not accommodate wheelchairs.

                                                                      Hours

                                                                      24 Hours Call Center

                                                                      Required Documents

                                                                      Volunteers need letter of competency from doctor, also by health care professionals

                                                                      Eligibility

                                                                      - Patient must be in active cancer treatment - Patient must be able to walk, use wheelchair or crutches to and from the vehicle and get in and out of the vehicle on their own - Children under age 18 years must be accompanied by an adult

                                                                      Fees

                                                                      No Fees

                                                                      Intake Procedure

                                                                      Referrals accepted from self, physicians, nurses or social workers - call for details

                                                                      Languages

                                                                      - English - For help in languages other than English, please call 800-227-2345

                                                                      Service Area

                                                                      Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Dunklin, Iron, Madison, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Pemiscot, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne counties in Missouri

                                                                      Geography Served

                                                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                      • Missouri
                                                                        • Bollinger County
                                                                          • Butler County
                                                                            • Cape Girardeau County
                                                                              • Carter County
                                                                                • Dunklin County
                                                                                  • Iron County
                                                                                    • Madison County
                                                                                      • Mississippi County
                                                                                        • New Madrid County
                                                                                          • Oregon County
                                                                                            • Pemiscot County
                                                                                              • Perry County
                                                                                                • Reynolds County
                                                                                                  • Ripley County
                                                                                                    • Scott County
                                                                                                      • Stoddard County
                                                                                                        • Wayne County
                                                                                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.6500-500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                                                                        Description

                                                                                                        Great American Smokeout: A public awareness and educational campaign designed to encourage smokers to quit for one day, potentially starting a smoke-free life.

                                                                                                        Hours

                                                                                                        24 Hours

                                                                                                        Required Documents

                                                                                                        No Documentation Required

                                                                                                        Eligibility

                                                                                                        No Restrictions

                                                                                                        Fees

                                                                                                        No Fees

                                                                                                        Intake Procedure

                                                                                                        Call For Service

                                                                                                        Languages

                                                                                                        English

                                                                                                        Service Area

                                                                                                        - Illinois State - Missouri State

                                                                                                        Geography Served

                                                                                                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                        • Illinois
                                                                                                          • Missouri
                                                                                                            • Bollinger County
                                                                                                              • Butler County
                                                                                                                • Cape Girardeau County
                                                                                                                  • Carter County
                                                                                                                    • Dunklin County
                                                                                                                      • Iron County
                                                                                                                        • Madison County
                                                                                                                          • Mississippi County
                                                                                                                            • New Madrid County
                                                                                                                              • Oregon County
                                                                                                                                • Pemiscot County
                                                                                                                                  • Perry County
                                                                                                                                    • Reynolds County
                                                                                                                                      • Ripley County
                                                                                                                                        • Scott County
                                                                                                                                          • Stoddard County
                                                                                                                                            • Wayne County
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                                                                                                                                            Description

                                                                                                                                            National health agency dedicated to find a cure for cancer. Provides support through research, prevention, early detection education and legislative efforts for early detection and quality of life for those with cancer.

                                                                                                                                            Hours

                                                                                                                                            24 Hours

                                                                                                                                            Required Documents

                                                                                                                                            No Documentation Required

                                                                                                                                            Eligibility

                                                                                                                                            Cancer related issues

                                                                                                                                            Fees

                                                                                                                                            No Fees

                                                                                                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                            Call To Apply

                                                                                                                                            Languages

                                                                                                                                            English

                                                                                                                                            Service Area

                                                                                                                                            - Illinois State - Missouri State

                                                                                                                                            Geography Served

                                                                                                                                            None

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                                                                                                                                            Description

                                                                                                                                            Resource with coupon to order wig.

                                                                                                                                            Hours

                                                                                                                                            24 Hours

                                                                                                                                            Required Documents

                                                                                                                                            Cancer diagnosis report

                                                                                                                                            Eligibility

                                                                                                                                            Individuals with a cancer diagnosis

                                                                                                                                            Fees

                                                                                                                                            No Fees

                                                                                                                                            Intake Procedure

                                                                                                                                            Call To Apply

                                                                                                                                            Languages

                                                                                                                                            - English - For help in languages other than English, please call 800-227-2345

                                                                                                                                            Service Area

                                                                                                                                            - Illinois State - Missouri State

                                                                                                                                            Geography Served

                                                                                                                                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                                                                                                                            • Illinois
                                                                                                                                              • Missouri
                                                                                                                                                • Bollinger County
                                                                                                                                                  • Butler County
                                                                                                                                                    • Cape Girardeau County
                                                                                                                                                      • Carter County
                                                                                                                                                        • Dunklin County
                                                                                                                                                          • Iron County
                                                                                                                                                            • Madison County
                                                                                                                                                              • Mississippi County
                                                                                                                                                                • New Madrid County
                                                                                                                                                                  • Oregon County
                                                                                                                                                                    • Pemiscot County
                                                                                                                                                                      • Perry County
                                                                                                                                                                        • Reynolds County
                                                                                                                                                                          • Ripley County
                                                                                                                                                                            • Scott County
                                                                                                                                                                              • Stoddard County
                                                                                                                                                                                • Wayne County
                                                                                                                                                                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-0600.6500-950) and related services within the Service Tree.

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