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Cancer Services
in
Anderson County
A guide to hospital
and community-based services
for people fighting cancer
Produced by the Cancer Association of Anderson
215 E. Calhoun Street • Anderson, SC 29621
864-222-3500 • www.cancerassociationanderson.org{ Making A
Positive Impression
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hard-to-find specialty items for people battling cancer.
A wide range of items are available including:
• Breast Prosthesis and Forms, Mastectomy Bras,
Apparel, and Post-Surgical Garments
• Compression Garments Specializing
in Sleeves, Gloves and Bras
• Specialized Skin Care Products
• Wigs, Scarves, Hats, Turbans
• Inspirational Gift Items
AnMed Health Cancer Center
At impressions appearance shoppe, 2000 E. Greenville St. • Suite 5010
the focus is on you. Stop by today Anderson, South Carolina
for a complimentary consultation Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
or for something special. 512-4761Cancer Services
in Anderson County
All services are based in Anderson unless otherwise
noted. This guide was compiled in the Spring of 2008 by the
Cancer Association of Anderson, Anderson’s only local cancer
charity. Publication was underwritten through the sale of
advertisements and by a grant from the Anderson Independent-
Mail. Many thanks to our advertisers and to Independent-Mail
Publisher, Butch Hughes, for their support. Any mistakes or
omissions in this guide are accidental. Please call us at (864)
222-3500 if you have suggestions, additions or corrections for
this guide.
The Cancer Association of Anderson was founded in
2003 by a group of cancer survivors, their families and health
professionals. Our mission is to ease the burden of cancer
treatment for Anderson County residents by providing
information and referral, emotional support and financial
assistance for treatment-related needs. We are not funded by or
affiliated with the American Cancer Society. Money raised here
stays here to help local people. Your support is appreciated!
Please visit our office at 215 E. Calhoun Street or call us if
we can be of any assistance!
Sponsored byVisit
the Cancer Association
of Anderson
215 E. Calhoun Street
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m.-Noon
♥ Up to $1,200 a year of financial assistance for
treatment-related expenses for patients in need,
including prescriptions and gas money
♥ Free hats, turbans, wigs and medical supplies
as available
♥ Pamphlets and information on cancer and
its treatment
♥ Information and referral to cancer services on
the local, state and national level
♥ Support groups and informational programs
♥ Come by for a cup of coffee, tea or a soft drink!Table of Contents Medical Services Medical & Support Services at AnMed Health...............................................1 Physicians....................................................................................................2 Comprehensive Cancer Centers......................................................................2 Genetics Counseling......................................................................................2 Home Care..................................................................................................2 Hospice Care................................................................................................3 Prescription Medicine...................................................................................3 Rehabilitation..............................................................................................4 Medical Equipment Mastectomy Garments & Breast Prostheses.....................................................7 Medical Equipment & Supplies . ..................................................................7 Pharmacy Services........................................................................................8 Prostheses.....................................................................................................8 Wigs & Head Coverings................................................................................9 Community Services Counseling................................................................................................. 11 Financial Management & Assistance........................................................... 11 Information & Referral...............................................................................12 Insurance...................................................................................................12 Legal Services.............................................................................................13 Low-Income Assistance & Entitlement Programs..........................................14 Nutritional Programs................................................................................. 15 Respite Care............................................................................................... 15 Support Groups & Education......................................................................17 Support in Bereavement..............................................................................18 Survivor Recognition Events........................................................................19 Transportation...........................................................................................20 Wish Fulfillment........................................................................................20 National Cancer Organizations National Cancer Organizations..................................................................21 National Associations that Provide Financial Assistance................................25
Caring in a Better Way... Day by Day!
NHC
National HealthCare, Anderson
Come and experience our outstanding customer service!
NHC HealthCare, Anderson
1501 East Greenville Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 226-8356
NHC Anderson is proud to offer
our Anderson community the
following services:
Sub Acute Care
Skilled Nursing Care
Respite Care
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Our Rehab Services are available on an
In-Patient or Out-Patient basis. When
you arrange your personal tour of our
facility, you will experience our beautiful
home-away-from-home environment and
friendly, knowledgeable staff.Medical Services
Medical services
Medical & Support Services at AnMed Health
Cancer Center Services referred by individual 2000 E. Greenville St.
Radiation surgeons and oncologists. (864) 512-4600
Oncology
Cancer Center Indigent cancer clinic at The Infusion 2000 E. Greenville St.
Infusion Center Center (must be referred by a physi- (864) 512-4675
cian and meet income guidelines).
Cancer Center Pamphlets, books, tapes and on-line 2000 E. Greenville St.
Cancer Learning information resources. (864) 512-4640
Center
Cancer Center Works with major medical centers 2000 E. Greenville St.
Community to find the most current options for (864) 512-4650
Clinical Oncology cancer treatment, prevention and
Program clinical trials.
Oncology Oncology counselor to help patients AnMed Health
Counselor deal with emotional issues associated 800 N. Fant St.
with cancer. (864) 512-1507
Oncology Oncology social worker to identify AnMed Health
Social Worker agencies and organizations that can 800 N. Fant St.
help patients upon discharge. (864) 512-3886
Registered To discuss nutritional information AnMed Health
Dietitian and advice for an appropriate diet. (864) 512-1539
Pastoral Services To help with spiritual needs. AnMed Health
(864) 512-1107
Patient Navigator Registered nurse to guide patients and 2000 E. Greenville St.
their families through the treatment (864) 512-4636
process.
Pharmacy Helps patients find programs to pay 2000 E. Greenville St.
Reimbursement for medications. (864) 512-4686
Coordinator
Alternate Dosage Forms
Transdermal Gels
Dermatological Specialties
Sublingual Troches
Rectal Enemas
and Suppositories
Propp 1529 North Fant • Anderson, SC 29621
Drugs Phone: 226-8383
1Physicians
AnMed Health Go online for the medical staff listing. www.anmedhealth.org
Physicians Network
American Society For the names of cancer specialists in (703) 299-0150
of Clinical your area and oncolologist approved or email plwc@asco.org
Oncology cancer information. www.cancer.net
See Yellow Pages listings under “Physicians and Surgeons.”
Comprehensive Cancer Centers
National For referral to one of the leading 1-888-909-NCCN
Comprehensive cancer treatment centers in the www.nccn.org
Cancer Network country or information on the most
up-to-date treatment guidelines.
Genetics Counseling
Greenwood Counseling and testing. Can be done 1-888-GGC-GENE
Genetics Center in Anderson.
Home Care
AnMed Health Skilled nursing, personal care, home- 1926 McConnell Springs Rd.
Home Health maker service, occupational, physical (864) 512-6410
Agency and speech therapy, infusion therapy,
tube feeding, medical social services,
medical equipment, home oxygen
LifeLine services, retail pharmacy.
AnMed Health LifeLine personal emergency response 1926 McConnell Springs Rd.
LifeLine system installed in homes. Financial (864) 261-4095
assistance available.
DHEC Home Skilled nursing, personal care, and 220 McGee Rd.
Health Services physical therapy. (864) 260-5617
Community Case management, various levels of 3215 MLK Jr. Blvd., Suite H
Long-Term Care personal care and a variety of other (864) 224-9452
in-home services for elderly and/or 1-800-713-8003
disabled patients who are Medicaid-
eligible.
Corporate Care Skilled nursing, personal care, home- (864) 261-8488
maker service, transportation and 1-888-329-8300
errands, respite care.
Interim Healthcare Skilled nursing, personal care, home- 2001 E. Greenville St.
maker service, occupational, physical (864) 225-2007
and speech therapy.
2Home Care cont.
Medical services
No Place Personal care and homemaker service. 211 E. Calhoun St.
Like Home (864) 224-3430
Toll-free: 1-866-312-3070
ResCare Skilled nursing, personal care, and 2710 N. Main St.
HomeCare homemaker service. (864) 224-9121
1-888-835-7001
www.rescarehomecare.com
Senior Solutions Helping seniors maintain their inde- 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
pendence by offering assistance with (864) 225-3370
light housekeeping, meal preparation,
errands and personal hygiene care.
See Yellow Pages listings under “Home Health Services.”
Hospice Care
Agapé Community Care for patients with a wide range 300 B E. Greenville St.
Hospice of life-limiting illnesses. Services (864) 332-1500
supporting patient and family include
nursing, social work, home health
aide, volunteer and chaplain. Also
providing medications, medical
equipment and other supplies.
Hospice of the Care for terminally ill patients in 1835 Rogers Rd.
Upstate their homes or at the Callie and John (864) 224-3358
Rainey Hospice House. In-patient, Toll-free 1-800-261-8636
residential and respite care available.
Also have nursing, social work, chap-
lain, home health aide, pharmacy and
volunteer services.
See Yellow Pages listings under “Hospice.”
Prescription Medicine
Anderson Pharmacy services for qualifying 414 N. Fant St.
Free Clinic patients. (864) 226-1294
Cancer Association Assistance with prescriptions and 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson co-payments on treatment related (864) 222-3500
medicines prescribed by an oncologist.
Communicare Provides donated prescription medica- 1-800-763-0059
tions to the working uninsured under
the age of 65.
Medicare For Medicare: 1-800-633-4227
Prescription For benefit info for low-income www.medicare.gov
Program patients on Medicare, call Social (864) 231-7057
Security office in Anderson. Toll-free 1-800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
3Prescription Medicine cont.
The Medicine A national non-profit that helps 1-866-694-3893
Program people without prescription insurance www.themedicineprogram.com
get free and discounted medicines.
NeedyMeds.com A web site with information about www.needymeds.com
discounted or free medications.
Partnership for Assistance with prescriptions if you 1-888-477-2669
Prescription don’t have prescription coverage. Call www.pparx.org
Assistance to see if you qualify.
Patient Advocate Direct financial assistance to patients 1-866-512-3861
Foundation’s with certain cancers who have health www.copays.org
Co-Pay Relief insurance to help with prescriptions.
Patient Assistance
Program
Rx Outreach National program that provides many 1-800-769-3880
prescriptions at low cost. www.rxoutreach.com
Senior Solutions Assistance applying for medication 3420 Clemson Blvd. Unit 17
programs, Medicare Part D guidance (864) 225-3370
and medication management program.
• Talk to your doctor about patient assistance programs through pharmaceutical com-
panies that may help you get medicine at reduced or no cost. Wal-Mart, K-Mart and
Target offer many generics for $4 per prescription. Publix offers some free antibiotics.
Rehabilitation
Anderson-Oconee Speech therapy, counseling, hearing 106 Dostak Dr.
Speech and testing, and hearing aids provided. (864) 226-2477
Hearing Services
AnMed Health In-patient and out-patient facility for 1 Springback Way
Rehabilitation patients with intensive rehabilitation (864) 716-2600
Hospital needs.
AnMed Health A program of information, support 100 Healthy Way
LifeChoice and supervised exercise for cancer (864) 512-1505
Oncology patients at the LifeChoice Program.
Rehabilitation Full scholarships available through
Cancer Association of Anderson for
Anderson County residents
AnMed Health A program of information, support 2000 E. Greenville St.
Pulmonary Rehab and supervised exercise at the Lung (864) 512-6626
and Sleep Center Program for people
with breathing problems
4Rehabilitation cont.
Medical services
AnMed Health In-patient and out-patient services for AnMed Health
Respiratory patients with breathing problems. 800 N. Fant St. and
Therapy AnMed Health North Campus
2000 E. Greenville St.
(864) 512-1150
AnMed Health/ Complete physical and occupational AnMed Health North Campus
Rehab Plus therapy services, including speech and 2000 E. Greenville St.
lymphedema specialists and wound Suite 3900
care. (864) 231-2874
100 Healthy Way, Suite 1110
(864) 261-3099
Hamel Complete physical therapy services. 1118 Cornelia Rd.
Rehabilitation (864) 225-8321
and Spine Clinic
Magnolia Physical A physical therapy center. 108 Montgomery Dr.
Therapy (864) 226-3333
NHC Healthcare Complete physical therapy, occupa- 1501 E. Greenville St.
of Anderson tional therapy and speech therapy. (864) 226-8356
The Training and Personal training and rehabilitation. 100 Miracle Mile Dr., Suite D
Rehabilitation (864) 224-9186
Clinic, Inc.
See Yellow Pages listings under “Rehabilitation”
No Place Like Home
Affordable Non-Medical In-Home Care Since 1998
• Companion Care
• Personal Care
• Light Housework
• Meal Preparation
• Shopping
• Errands
• Assistance to Appointments
• More
224-3430 882-1154
211 E. Calhoun St. 135 Eagles Nest Dr.
Anderson, SC 29621 Seneca, SC 29678
www.noplacelikehomesc.com
5Prescriptions
Oxygen
Home Medical
Equipment
864-224-0711
or Toll Free 1-800-256-6017
Clinkscales Drugs
Our Family serving Your Family for over 90 years
727 Anderson Street
Belton, SC 29627
(864) 338-8217
6Medical Equipment
Mastectomy Garments & Breast Prostheses
American Cancer Bras and prostheses at no charge. 154 Milestone Way
Society Greenville
1-866-227-4395
864-627-1903
AnMed Health AnMed Health
Impressions Cancer Center
Appearance 2000 E. Greenville St.
Shoppe (864) 512-4761
Medical Equipment
Cancer Association Bras and prostheses at no charge. 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson (864) 222-3500
Professional Camp Shopping Center
Pharmacy 1409 N. Main St.
(864) 224-3581
RPI Medical 1509 N. Main St.
(864) 224-8218
See Yellow Pages listings under “Mastectomy Apparel, Forms and Prostheses.”
Medical Equipment & Supplies
AnMed Health Oncology and ostomy supplies, dress- 700 E. Greenville St.
Medical ing change kits, medical equipment (864) 512-2637
Equipment sales and rental, infusion, tube feeding.
Bryant Pharmacy Oncology and ostomy supplies, dressing 1901 N. Main St.
change kits, medical equipment sales (864) 224-0711
and rental, oxygen, sleep therapy prod-
ucts, handicap lifts for home and auto.
Dixon-Powers Dressing change kits, Heparin lock 805 N. Fant St.
Drug Co. flushes. (864) 224-1684
HomeCare Oncology and ostomy supplies, dressing 727-E Anderson St.
Medical Aids change kits, medical equipment sales Belton
and rental, oxygen. (864) 338-3900
Hospice of the Loans of medical equipment (walkers, 1835 Rogers Rd.
Upstate canes, bedside commodes). (864) 224-3358
Toll-free 1-800-261-8636
Medi-Home Care Medical equipment (walkers, wheel- 1520 E. Greenville St.,
chairs, hospital beds), respiratory Suite G
supplies, oxygen, power mobility, tube (864) 224-6070
feeding supplies.
7Medical Equipment & Supplies cont.
Professional Oncology, ostomy and mastectomy Camp Shopping Center
Pharmacy supplies, dressing change kits, medical 1409 N. Main St.
equipment sales and rental, oxygen. (864) 224-3581
Propp Drugs Medical equipment sales and rental, 1529 N. Fant St.
dressing change kits. (864) 226-8383
RPI Medical Medical equipment sales and rental, 1509 N. Main St.
mastectomy supplies, oxygen. (864) 224-8218
Summit Home Ostomy supplies, medical equipment 3322 Highway 24
Health Care sales and rental, oxygen, hospital (864) 224-2224
beds, and wheelchairs.
See Yellow Pages listings under “Medical Equipment & Supplies.”
Pharmacy Services
AnMed Health Offers “compounding,” changing pills 700 E. Greenville St.
Pharmacy into cream or lotion form for people (864) 512-2642
who have difficulty swallowing or
who have nausea.
Honea Path Compounding 124 Church St.
Pharmacy Honea Path
(864) 369-7979
McCallum’s Compounding 1217 N. Fant St.
Prescription Shop (864) 225-8246
Professional Compounding Camp Shopping Center
Pharmacy 1409 N. Main St.
(864) 224-3581
Propp Drugs Compounding 1529 N. Fant St.
(864) 226-8383
Prostheses
Anderson Artificial limbs 1113 N. Fant St.
Prosthetics (864) 225-1683
and Orthotics
Friddle’s Artificial limbs, orthotic devices 12306 Belton-Honea Path
Orthopedic Hwy. Honea Path
Appliances (864) 369-2328
Prosthetic Care, Artificial limbs 305 E. Greenville St.
Inc. (864) 261-7375
8Wigs & Head Coverings
AnMed Health Hairpieces, hats, scarves, turbans 2000 E. Greenville St.
Impressions (864) 512-4761
Appearance Shoppe
American Cancer Wigs and hats at no charge in the 154 Milestone Way
Society Patient Suite of its Greenville office. Greenville
1-866-227-4395
Beauty World Wigs, hairpieces, hats, tubans, 302 Pearman Dairy Rd.
and scarves Lakeside Square
(864) 226-1551
Medical Equipment
Cancer Association Free wigs, hats, scarves, and turbans 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson (864) 222-3500
Fashion Love Wigs, hairpieces and extensions 2809 S. Main St.
Watson Village
(864) 375-9512
K-Wig Fashions Wigs, hats, scarves, turbans 109 N. Main St.
(864) 226-9908
Tradewinds Wigs and hairpieces 1203 Whitehall Rd.
Hair Center (864) 226-7788
See Yellow Pages listings under “Wigs and Hairpieces.”
Finest Quality Wigs and Hairpieces
Lace Front Wigs and Parts
Wigs for Chemotherapy Patients
Designer Wigs
Turbans, Hats and Scarves
Hair Extensions and Other Hair Goods
Fusion Human Hair Extensions
Special Order
Custom Jewelry
Monday-Saturday 10 am-8 pm
302 Pearman Dairy Road at Lakeside Square
864-226-1551
Beauty World
910
Community Services
Counseling
Anderson-Oconee- Counseling services to support the 200 McGee Rd.
Pickens Mental recovery of persons with mental (864) 260-2220
Health Center illnesses.
AnMed Health The oncology counselor is available 800 N. Fant St.
Oncology for one-on-one, family and group (864) 512-1507
Counselor counseling.
Children’s Chance Professional counseling for children (803) 254-5996
with cancer and their families
Crisis Ministries Counseling, information and referral, 217 John St.
crisis line. (864) 226-0297
Family Counseling Individual and family counseling, 410 E. Shockley Ferry Rd.
Center sliding scale payment. (864) 225-6266
Reach to Recovery Breast cancer survivors trained by To request a visit or make
the American Cancer Society provide a patient referral call
peer-to-peer support and answer non- 1-800-282-4914
medical questions and concerns. or
Anderson County Reach to
Community Services
Recovery coordinator,
(864) 512-4723
See Yellow Pages listings under “Counselors-Human Relations” and “Counselors-Licensed.”
Financial Management & Assistance
Anderson Interfaith Assistance with heat, utilities, rent, 1202 S. Murray Ave.
Ministries mortgage, budget counseling, home (864) 226-2273
repairs and other basic needs.
American Cancer Assistance with transportation and 1-800-ACS-2345
Society lodging. www.cancer.org
Cancer Association Financial assistance for expenses 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson related to treatment for residents of (864) 222-3500
Anderson County.
Cancer Care Direct financial assistance for patients 1-800-813-HOPE
with certain cancers. www.cancercare.org
Children’s Chance Assistance for families with a child (803) 254-5996
with cancer for living expenses. www.childrenschance.org
Consumer Credit Compass of Carolina in Greenville 1-800-203-9692
Counseling Service assists with debt reduction and serves www.compassofcarolina.org
as an intermediary with their creditors.
11Information & Referral
Leukemia and Assistance for treatment and trans- 1990 August St., Suite 600
Lymphoma Society portation for treatment for people Greenville, SC 29605
with leukemia, lymphoma or multiple (864) 370-2402
myeloma. www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
American Cancer Assists the cancer patient and family For up-to-date cancer
Society Patient in identifying and accessing commu- information, call
Resource Center nity resources and support services. 1-800-227-2345
or www.cancer.org
Cancer Association Information and referral, library of 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson books, videos and pamphlets. (864) 222-3500
Cancer Learning Pamphlets, books, tapes and staff- 2000 E. Greenville St.
Center at AnMed assisted on-line information resources (864) 512-4640
Health Cancer
Center
Senior Solutions Information and referral for seniors 3420 Clemson, Blvd., Unit 17
60 and up. (864) 225-3370
Insurance
Best Chance Breast and cervical cancer screening 1-800-227-2345
Network and treatment for women who meet
guidelines.
Medicaid Insurance for poor and disabled 1-888-549-0820
www.dhhs.state.sc.us
Medicare Government insurance program for General Medicare questions,
elderly and disabled. 1-800-Medicare
www.Medicare.gov
Coordination of benefits
(when you have Medicare and
another type of insurance),
1-800-999-1118
Medigap or Medicare counseling 1-800-868-9095
Medicare +
Choice Options
Patient Advocate Assists patients trying to get their 1-800-532-5274
Foundation insurance to cover medical costs. www.patientadvocate.org
SENIOR Solutions Individual insurance counseling for 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
people age 60 and up. Help with (864) 225-3370
Medicare Part D.
12Insurance cont.
S.C. Department Investigates consumer complaints P.O. Box 100105
of Insurance about insurance companies in Columbia, SC 29202
South Carolina. (803) 737-6160
www.doi.sc.gov
S.C. Health High-risk health insurance pool for 1-800-868-2500
Insurance Pool people who can’t get insurance from
Blue Cross other sources. (Administered by Blue
Blue Shield Cross/Blue Shield).
Customer Service
• For questions about insurance issues with an individual physician or hospital, call
the main office number and ask to be connected to the business office.
Legal Services
Hospice of the Health care power of attorney and 1835 Rogers Rd.
Upstate living will information. (864) 224-3358
S.C. Bar Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-868-2284
Association www.scbar.org/lrs
S.C. Bar Refers callers unable to pay to lawyers 1-803-799-4015
Community Services
Association Pro who will take cases at no cost. www.scbar.org/lrs
Bono Program
S.C. Legal Services Handles civil law cases including fam- 303 E. River St.
ily law and landlord-tenant disputes. (864) 226-7216
Free wills for terminally ill clients and
those over 60.
SENIOR Solutions Health care power of attorney and 3420 Clemson, Blvd., Unit 17
living will information. (864) 225-3370
Do you have swelling that just won’t seem to go away?
Our Lymphedema Therapist can help you!
Jeanne Nourse,
OTR/L, CLT-LANA
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Problems with your speech, swallowing, or even
Speech & Voice Therapy hoarseness? Our Speech Therapist can help you!
864.231.2874 Andrea Storie,
M.Cl.Sc.CCC-SLP
www.anmedhealth.org
13Low-Income Assistance & Entitlement Programs
Anderson Serves free hot meal each week day. 306 W. Franklin St.
Emergency Sandwiches supplied on Saturdays. (864) 224-4763
Soup Kitchen
Anderson Free medical care and some prescrip- 414 N. Fant St.
Free Clinic tion drugs to qualifying individuals. (864) 226-1294
Anderson Housing Subsidized rental housing 1335 E. River St.
Authority (864) 260-5120
Anderson Inter- Assistance with utilities, rent, mort- 1202 S. Murray Ave.
faith Ministries gage, budget counseling, and other (864) 226-2273
basic needs, Fishes and Loaves food
pantry.
Brighter Seasonal charity that provides Christ-
Christmas Fund mas gifts and other needed items to
families and individuals, sponsored
by the Anderson Independent-Mail and
the Foothills Community Founda-
tion. Look for information in the
newspaper starting the Sunday before
Thanksgiving.
Cancer Association Cancer patient assistance funds for 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson uses related to treatment such as (864) 222-3500
medicine, medical equipment and
transportation, up to $1,200 per year.
Good Neighbor Emergency food boxes for people 313 S. Towers St.
Cupboard with illness, loss of job, etc. (864) 224-1701
Haven of Rest Emergency food, shelter and clothing. 219 W. Whitner St.
Mission (864) 226-6193
Salvation Army Emergency relief for Anderson 112 Tolly St.
County residents needing food and (864) 225-7381
clothing. If in need of shelter call
(864) 226-9340
SENIOR Solutions Information and referral services for 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
seniors with Medicaid. Transporta- (864) 225-3370
tion, meals, medication assistance,
home care, etc.
Social Security Assistance with Social Security, Sup- 3420 N. Main St.
Administration plemental Security Income, Medicare (864) 231-7057
eligibility and disability claims. 1-800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
14Low-Income Assistance & Entitlement Programs cont.
S.C. Department Assistance with Aid to Families with 224 McGee Rd.
of Social Services Dependent Children and food stamps. (864) 260-4100
S.C. Department Assistance with Medicaid. 224 McGee Rd.
of Health and (864) 260-4541
Human Services State Hotline
1-800-868-9095
St. John’s Men’s, women’s, children’s and baby (864) 224-2954
Clothes Closet clothes. Wednesdays 11am-12:30pm
Sunbelt Human General emergency assistance, direct 400 E. River St.
Advancement heating and cooling assistance. (864) 224-7028
Resources Inc.
(SHARE)
Veterans Veterans’ Benefits 1-800-827-1000
Administration www.va.gov
Nutritional Programs
Anderson County Week-day delivery of hot meals to 105 S. Fant St.
Meals on Wheels elderly and disabled people. (864) 225-6800
Community Services
Angel Food Food discount program. For pur- Christ the Savior Antiochian
Ministry chase or will take food stamps. Orthodox Church
603 N. Fant St.
(864) 224-7457
Cancer Association Vouchers for nutritional aids (Boost, 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson Ensure, etc.). (864) 222-3500
Cancer Fund of Ships free cases of nutritional drinks 1-800-578-5284
America, Inc. (Boost) and other supplies for indi- www.cfoa.org
gent cancer patients.
Food Stamps For application information (864) 260-4100
SENIOR Solutions Hot and frozen home delivered meals 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
and group meals at nutritional sites (864) 225-3370
across Anderson County.
Respite Care
Hospice of the Respite care for terminally ill people at 1835 Rogers Rd.
Upstate John & Callie Rainey Hospice House (864) 224-3358
SENIOR Solutions Four Adult Day Care locations across 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
the Upstate. Providing caring service (864) 225-3370
for seniors and disabled adults during
the day as a respite for caregivers or
social interaction and rehabilitation
for clients.
15Pam Whitmire, Pharm. D.
Chris James, Pharm. D.
Honea Path Family Pharmacy
Friendly Professional Service
124 Church Street Phone (864) 369-7979
Honea Path, SC 29654 Fax (864) 369-7530
ANDERSON
PROSTHETICS
ORTHOTICS, LLC &
1113 N. Fant Street
1113
Anderson, SCN.29621
Fant Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Tom
Tom Martin,
Martin, C.P.O.
C.P.O.
Phone (864) 225-1683
Phone: (864) 225-1683
Fax (864) 231-7374
Fax: (864) 231-7374
Email tmartincpo@bellsouth.net
Email: tmartincpo@bellsouth.net
K-Wig Fashions
◆ Finest Quality Wigs and Hairpieces
◆ Wigs for Chemotherapy Patients
◆ Designer Wigs
◆ Turbans, Hats and Scarves
◆ Hair Extensions and Other Hair Goods
◆ Special Order
◆ Custom Jewelry
Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
109 N. Main Street ◆ Downtown Anderson across from Phil Jewelers 864-226-9908
16Support Groups & Education
Surviving the Support for patients, family and Anderson Area Medical
Journey friends, meets Wednesdays, 9:30- Cancer Learning Center
10:30am. 2000 E. Greenville St.
(864) 512-1507
Cancer Care 101 Information and resources for recently AnMed Health
diagnosed cancer patients and families. Cancer Center
Each Wednesday, 10:00am-12noon. 2000 E. Greenville St.
(864) 512-4636
Caregivers and Caregivers support group. Call for Hospice of the Upstate
Coffee information. 1835 Rogers Rd.
(864) 328-1949
Dragonfly Club For children ages 5-12 experiencing Hospice of the Upstate
either anticipatory grief or bereave- 1835 Rogers Rd.
ment. Meets Wednesdays at 5:15pm. (864) 328-1949
Kaleidoscope Art therapy and support for children Cancer Association
Kidscape with a close relative with cancer. of Anderson
Scheduled as needed. 215 E. Calhoun St.
(864) 222-3500
Leukemia & Fourth Monday of each month, Cancer Centers
Community Services
Lymphoma Society 6:30-8 p.m. of the Carolinas
Family Suppor International Drive,
Group Greenville
(864) 241-7272
1-803-749-4299
Look Good, Program that teaches cancer patients American Cancer Society
Feel Better techniques to address cosmetic side Greenville Office
effects of cancer. Free make-up, hats and 1-866-227-4395
wigs. Third Monday from 10:00am- Local Coordinators
Noon, AnMed Women and Children’s (864) 225-8355
Hospital. Pre-registration required. (864) 224-7377
The Lydia Project Free tote bags for women undergoing Cancer Association
cancer treatment. Can also request of Anderson
encouraging correspondance and 215 E. Calhoun St.
prayer. (864) 222-3500
www.thelydiaproject.org
(706) 736-5467
Lymphedema Share insights, raise awareness and Meets at Earth Fare
Support Group learn more about living with lym- on Pelham Rd.
phedema. Call for day and time. (864) 313-9964
Man to Man Third Monday of each month AnMed Health
Prostate Cancer at 6:30 p.m. Patients and spouses Cancer Center
Support Group welcome. Conference Center
2000 E. Greenville St.
(864) 512-1507
17Support Groups & Education cont.
One in Eight Second Monday of each month Cancer Association
Breast Cancer at 6:30 p.m. of Anderson
Support Group 215 E. Calhoun St.
(864) 222-3500
Ovarian Cancer Second Monday of each month at YWCA
Lunch Bunch 12:30 p.m. 700 Augusta St., Greenville
(864) 325-6296
(864) 373-6306
SENIOR Solutions Caregiver Support Groups. 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
Information and Referral services. (864) 225-3370
The Sexy Chicks Support for women with cancers Cancer Association
“below the waist”. Second Wednesday of Anderson
at 2 p.m. 215 E. Calhoun St.
(864) 222-3500
Anderson United Third Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Cancer Association
Ostomy Association April and November of Anderson
215 E. Calhoun St.
(864) 222-3500
Ileostomy: (864) 944-2432
Colostomy: (864) 226-7554
Urostomy: (864) 260-9206
Support in Bereavement
Agapé Community Providing individual bereavement 300 B E. Greenville St.
Hospice support. (864) 332-1500
Camp Sunburst Weekend camping experience in April Hospice of the Upstate
for grieving children ages 8-12. 1835 Rogers Rd.
(864) 224-3358 ext. 145
First Baptist Church Group meets first Thursday of each 100 S. Main St.
of Honea Path month at 7 p.m. Honea Path
(864) 369-2818
Grief Support Call Sullivan-King Mortuary for (864) 261-7424
Group more information.
Hospice of the Individual and group counseling for 1835 Rogers Rd.
Upstate bereaved families and those antici- (864) 224-3358 ext. 145
pating a death. Support for different
demographics including children.
A six-week Grief Series held periodi-
cally; pre-registration required.
18Survivor Recognition Events
Concert of Hope Annual concert, Fall Cancer Association
and Remembrance of Anderson
215 E. Calhoun St.
(864) 222-3500
Light the Night of Fund-raising walk in the fall 1-803-749-4299 x 17
the Leukemia and www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Lymphoma Society
LiveStrong Day of Late May (864) 231-0276
Lance Armstrong www.livestrongarmiesofsc.org
Foundation
National Cancer Presented by AnMed Health, in June. (864) 512-1507
Survivor’s Day
Relay for Life Various dates in spring, summer 1-800-237-6914
of the American and fall www.cancer.org
Cancer Society
Upstate Race for Recognizing breast cancer survivors, Upstate SC Affiliate
the Cure last Saturday in September. of Susan G. Komen
for the Cure
Community Services
(864) 234-5035
• Home Health and
Medical Equipment
• Third Party Plans
Accepted
• Dermatology Compounds
• In-home Medicine
Monitoring
1409 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: (864) 224-3581
Fax: (864) 231-6240
19Transportation
American Cancer Gas cards for trips to and from treat- 1-800-ACS-2345
Society ment.
Cancer Association Assists patients with transportation 215 E. Calhoun St.
of Anderson funds to local and distant medical (864) 222-3500
appointments.
City of Anderson City transit system of handicapped- (864) 231-7625
accessible buses and trolleys operates
6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on week days.
Buses will go up to ¾ of a mile off
route to pick up a disabled person
when special arrangements are made.
Clemson Area Free regional week-day service between (864) 654-2287
Transit Clemson, Anderson, Pendleton,
Seneca, Central, Tri-County Technical
College and Clemson University
MedShore Emergent and non-emergent ambu- 1009 Fant St.
Ambulance lance and wheelchair transportation (864) 224-4444
to medical appointments.
SENIOR Solutions Non-emergency medical and social 3420 Clemson Blvd., Unit 17
transportation for seniors, disabled (864) 225-3370
adults and Medicaid recipients.
Private pay services available.
Wish Fulfillment
Make-a-Wish Grants wishes to children with life- 1-800-722-WISH
Foundation threatening illnesses
Fairygodmother Grants wishes to terminally ill adults 18 (312) 573-0028
Foundation and over with less than a year to live. www.fairygodmother.org
20National Cancer Organizations
National Cancer Organizations
American Brain Free publications, educational 1-800-886-2282
Tumor Association programs, referral, pen pal program www.abta.org
and social service consultations by
telephone.
American Cancer Information and referral available 1-800-ACS-2345
Society from their toll-free call centers. Col- www.cancer.org
lege scholarships for young cancer
survivors.
American Information on urologic disease and 1-800-828-7866
Foundation for dysfunctions, including prostate can- www.vicc.org
Urologic Disease cer treatment options, bladder health
(Prostate Cancer) and sexual function.
American Information about cancer prevention 1-800-843-8114
Institute for through nutrition. www.aicr.org
Cancer Research
American Society Provides information on more than www.cancer.net
of Clinical 120 types of cancer.
Oncology
Bladder Cancer Dedicated to the latest in bladder www.blcwebcafe.org
Webcafe cancer treatment, clinical trials and
alternatives, e-mail support.
The Brain Supportive services, educational 1-800-770-8287
Tumor Society resources, news, events, and clinical www.tbts.org
trial information.
Breastcancer.org A nonprofit website dedicated to pro- www.breastcancer.org
viding the most reliable and complete
information available.
National Organizations
CancerCare, Inc. Offers free support, information, 1-800-813-HOPE
financial assistance and practical help. www.cancercare.org
Cancer Fund of Ships nutritional drinks, adult dia- 1-800-578-5284
America, Inc pers, bed pads and other useful items www.cfoa.org
monthly directly to indigent patients.
Cancer Information Information for patients, their fami- 1-800-422-6237
Service (CIS) lies, the public, and health profession- www.cis.nci.nih.gov
als about cancer.
Also provides assistance to smokers 1-877-440-QUIT
who want to quit. www.cancer.gov
21Info: 512-1505
22National Cancer Organizations cont.
Cancervive Support groups, educational materi- 1-800-4-TO-CURE
als, insurance information and as- www.cancervive.org
sistance and advocacy.
Candlelighters Information, peer support, advocacy 1-800-366-2223
Childhood Cancer and resources for financial assistance. www.candlelighters.org
Foundation
Children’s Brain Educational information, tips for 1-866-228-4673
Tumor Foundation hospital stays and going home, school www.cbtf.org
issues, summer camps and more.
Colorectal Cancer Patient support, resource center, 1-877-422-2030
Alliance research, news, advocacy and events. www.ccalliance.org
Esophageal Cancer Promotes understanding and support 1-866-370-3222
Awareness for esophageal cancer patients. www.ECaware.org
Association
Fertile Hope Education and support for cancer 1-888-994-HOPE
patients dealing with fertility issues. www.fertilehope.org
GIST Support Dedicated to the support of gastroin- (215) 340-9374
International testinal stromal patients and research. www.gistsupport.org
Inflammatory Breast Education and active participation 1-877-786-7422
Cancer Research in research and links to clinical trials www.ibcresearch.org
Foundation information.
International Education, treatment and research for (203) 229-0464
Myeloma Foundation multiple myeloma. www.multiplemyeloma.org
Kidney Cancer Research, materials on diagnosis and 1-800-850-9132
Association treatment of kidney cancer, sponsors www.kidneycancer.org
National Organizations
support groups.
Kids Konnected Support services for children ages 1-800-899-2866
3-18 who have a parent with cancer or www.kidskonnected.org
who have lost a parent to cancer.
Lance Armstrong Education and advocacy for those (512) 236-8820
Foundation living, with, through and beyond www.laf.org
cancer. www.livestrong.org
Lung Cancer Programs designed to help improve 1-800-298-2436
Alliance the quality of life of people with lung www.lungcanceralliance.org
cancer and their families.
23National Cancer Organizations cont.
National Bone Peer support to bone marrow trans- 1-800-546-5268
Marrow Transplant plant patients and their families. www.nbmtlink.org
Link Helpful patient booklets available.
National Brain Information on treatments, and 1-800-934-2873
Tumor Foundation support groups; nurse consultation www.braintumor.org
by phone or email. Peer support
database of treatment centers.
National Cancer Office of Cancer Complementary and 1-800-422-6237
Institute (NCI) Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) www.cancer.gov/cam
National Center for News, research, events and informa- 1-888-644-6226
Complementary tion on complementary and alterna- www.nccam.nih.gov
and Alternative tive medicine.
Medicine
National Supports research on the cancers of 1-800-458-6223
Childhood Cancer infants, children and young adults. www.curesearch.org
Foundation
National Coalition Provides information and resources 1-877-622-7937
for Cancer on cancer support, advocacy and www.canceradvocacy.org
Survivorship quality of life issues.
National Ovarian Raises awareness and promotes early 1-888-OVARIAN
Cancer Coalition detection and education through www.ovarian.org
volunteer-led divisions nationwide.
Ovarian Cancer Education, including an annual (202) 331-1332
National Alliance advocacy conference. www.ovariancancer.org
Pancreatic Cancer Information about support networks, 1-877-272-6226
Action Network clinical trials and reimbursement for www.pancan.org
care.
Planet Cancer Website for young adults with cancer. www.planetcancer.org
Prostate Cancer Articles, a blog and answers to your www.prostatecancerinfolink.net
questions.
Prostate Cancer Social networking site. www.prostatecancerinfolink.
ning.com
Sarcoma Founda- Provides links to information on clini- (301) 253-8687
tion of America cal trials, education and resources. www.curesarcoma.org
Sisters Network, Focuses on breast cancer in the www.sistersnetworkinc.org
Inc. African-American community. Local 843-264-5097
Andrews, SC
24National Cancer Organizations cont.
The Skin Cancer Public and medical education 1-800-754-6490
Foundation programs. www.skincancer.org
Support for Provides education, support, a 1-800-377-0928
People with Oral “Survivor to Survivor” network, www.spohnc.org
and Head and clinical trials and a newsletter.
Neck Cancer
Susan G. Komen Breast health and breast cancer 1-877-465-6636
for the Cure materials available. www.komen.org
ThyCa:Thyroid Support, education and communica- 1-877-588-7904
Cancer Survivors’ tion for thyroid cancer survivors. www.thyca.org
Association
Women’s Cancer News updates, a risk assessment sur- 1-800-444-4441
Network vey, a doctor finder tool, information www.wcn.org
on various cancers affecting women.
Y-ME National Hotline for women with breast cancer English 1-800-221-2141
Breast Cancer and their families. Spanish 1-800-986-9505
Organization, Inc. www.y-me.org
Young Survival Focuses on women under age 40 1-877-YSC-1011
Coalition diagnosed with breast cancer. www.youngsurvival.org
Us Too Educates men with newly diagnosed 1-800-808-7866
International, Inc. prostate cancer. www.ustoo.org
National Associations that Provide Financial Assistance
American Cancer Short-term emergency assistance 1-800-ACS-2345
Society
Cancer Care Information and direct financial as- 1-800-813-HOPE
National Organizations
sistance for patients with some kinds www.cancercare.org
of cancers.
Chronic Disease Provides copay assistance for certain 1-877-968-7233
Fund drugs and gives free drugs to people www.cdfund.org
who meet the income, asset, and
medical condition guidelines and do
not have insurance.
Health Well Provides financial assistance to eligible 1-800-675-8416
Foundation patients for prescription drug coinsur- www.healthwellfoundation.org
ance, co-payments, deductibles, and
health insurance premiums.
25National Associations that Provide Financial Assistance
Lymphoma and Up to $500 a year in individual assis- (803) 731-4060
Leukemia Society tance to patients with great financial 1-800-613-0550
need undergoing treatment for blood- www.lls.org/sc
related cancers.
National Medication assistance programs for 1-800-999-6673
Organization for people with certain conditions that www.rarediseases.org
Rare Disorders are uninsured or underinsured.
(NORD)
Patient Advocate Provides direct financial support to 1-866-512-3861
Foundation’s insured patients, who must financially www.copays.org
Co-Pay Relief and medically qualify to access phar-
(CPR) maceutical co-payment assistance.
United Healthcare Assistance for therapy, prescriptions 1-800-328-5979
Children’s Foun- and medical equipment for seriously x24459
dation ill children under 17 whose private www.uhcef.org
insurance doesn’t fully cover costs.
Notes
26Giving Back
is a part of healing.
The Cancer Association of Anderson invites
you to Give Back to the people who have
helped you on your journey by volunteering.
Opportunities include:
♥ Singing in the Concert of Hope and Remembrance.
Weekly rehearsals will begin in late spring.
♥ Competing in a marathon or half-marathon by joining the Daring
Divas and Dashing Dudes, and asking your friends and family to
sponsor you. We’ll help you train!
♥ Working at our office a few half-days a month or helping with
special events such as the Girlfriends’ Tea – one of the funnest
fundraisers you’ve ever attended!
♥ Asking friends and family members to donate money in your honor.
♥ Collecting useful items for our office, including postage stamps, copy
paper, paper towels and toilet paper, bottled water and soft drinks.
♥ Giving us your unused medical supplies after your treatment ends.
Call us to see what we will take.
Want to help? Call 222-3500
or visit www.cancerassociationanderson.org
27CORPORATE CARE
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When you and your family choose a home health care service to assist you,
choose the agency that provides “Service with a Caring Heart”
We Accept Most Major Credit Cards.
We will customize services • All services provided under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
to meet your individual needs… • Regular visits, assessments and caregiver supervision
• Bathing • Transportation to • Caregivers are fully bonded and insured
• Shampoo-Hair Care Doctors’ Appointment • Caregivers Available 24 hour/7days a week
(Care Plan Order) • Experienced, Compassionate, Caring Caregivers
• Dressing
• Conversation and • Respite for Family Caregivers
• Incontinence Care Companionship • You participate in your Caregiver evaluation
• Transferring and • Meal Preparation and
Positioning • Criminal Background Check and Drug Test on All Caregivers
Assistance
• Medication Reminders • Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse available 24/7
• Light House Keeping • We follow all State and Federal employment guidelines
• Oral Hygiene (Patient Only)
• Unannounced Supervisory Visits
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28Serving the terminally ill in the Upstate Community since 1988.
Featuring the Rainey Hospice House, S.C. s first residential hospice.
1835 Rogers Road • Anderson, SC
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