Cancer Association Of Anderson

Information and referral: caa continues to handle daily requests for information about cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment as well as requests for additional local, state and national cancer resources. Caa maintains a small library of books, videos and pamphlets for public consumption. Caa provides speakers to churches, civic groups and other organizations regarding cancer treatment and services and is frequently contacted by local media for commentary on cancer issues. Informational booths/tables are regularly set up at community events such as the anderson county fair and various local health fairs.

Emotional support: emotional support begins as patients enter our comforting, uplifting "home- and beautifully landscaped grounds where patients, caregivers and their families can come for hope and encouragment both individually and in a group. Caa utilizes and incorporates supportive "integrative" programs/complementary therapies that uplift and enhance the patient's ability to fight cancer and which may help conventional cancer treatments work more effectively. Aromatherapy, mindfullness, yoga and other strength/stretching exercises, music therapy, juicing and healthy nutrition classes, grief support, art and pet therapies are just a few of the current caa offerings to patients. Additionally, our caa staff and board have hosted and/or facilitated onsite support-groups for survivors of breast cancer, uro-genital and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as head and neck cancers.