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 American Cancer Society At Home |
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For families caring for cancer patients at home, access to durable medical
equipment is provided. 1-800-ACS-2345
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| American Cancer Society Look Good…Feel Better |
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Women in active cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self-image
and cope with appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professionals
provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. One-on-one and
group sessions are offered. Group sessions are held on the third Tuesday of each
month at the UIHC. The program is offered through a partnership with the Cosmetic,
Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation and The National Cosmetology
Association. (Free) 1-800-ACS-2345
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| American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery |
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Trained volunteer breast cancer survivors provide one-on-one support and
information to help individuals cope with breast cancer. (Free) 1-800-ACS-2345
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| American Cancer Society Road to Recovery |
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Volunteer transportation program for cancer patients needing assistance in
getting to and from treatments and ongoing care. (Free) 1-800-ACS-2345
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| Quitline Iowa |
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The state’s smoking-cessation hotline for all Iowans. Counselors are available
from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week and services are provided in many
languages. For more information, link to
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/tobacco/cessation.htm
or call 1-866-U-CAN-TRY (1-866-822-6879).
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