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    ******* Photos from outings, events and screenings *******
    With J. Lewis (Froth & Bubble CEO/Founder)
    With Tina B (Az Complete Health-Community Relations)
    Breast Believe - Breast Screening Event
    With the attentive and most kind Mayor C. Woods
    Prostate Cancer Screening Event with Harry F.
    The most wonderful Community Health Workers !!!
    At Families Raising Hope 7th Annual 5K Run - Supporters Dani and Adam
    With Prostate Cancer Survivor and advocate Heiner E.
    The Phenomenal... Tina B (Pink 365) Year round breast cancer advocate
    Raising Prostate/Breast Cancer Awareness at Families Raising Hope 7th Annual 5K Run
    MoBAZZBarberShop Series: Outreach / Community Engagement: Reading about Prostate Health.
    Weekly community outreach/engagement: I absoultely LOVE discussing the health of men in our communities.
    Judge M. Nelson - sharing the story of his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
    With Jeff L, left (Froth&Bubble Foundatiion) and Melissa K. (Families Raising Hope) WE are doing some wonderful things together !!!
    A huge THANK YOU to Dignity Health for supporting Cancer Matters' "Do you Know your PSA?" A community outreach initiative to administer on-site prostate cancer screenings (Blood Test ONLY)
    Easy Finger Prick Collection - Thank you R.G for allowing me to do your Prostate Cancer Screening!!
    With Jeff from Froth&Bubble at fundraising dinner with Free Prostate Cancer Screening (Blood Test ONLY)
    You are most welcome!!!!! Screening Saves Lives!!!
    At a Men's conference . . . Doing what I love !!! Ready to discuss PSAs and Prostate Cancer Awareness
    Thank you K. for allowing me to do your Prostate Cancer Screening !! Screening saves Lives!!!
    Thank you CommonSpirit Health/Dignity Health for supporting On-Site Prostate Cancer Screenings !!!!! Easy Finger Prick/Blood Collection
    With "Some of the guys" at Froth&Bubble fundraising dinner. I discussed the importance of knowing your PSA history and they really listened !! :-)
    Partnered with the Az Prostate Cancer Coalition at Drop Zone 2024 - Veterans Health Fair.
    At Drop Zone 2024 - Veterans Health Fair. Thank you for your service !!!
    At Optum Community Center - About to do what I love . . . discussing Prostate Cancer and educating our men and their significant others. Thank you Randy for the kind introduction. What a great turnout !!!
    Thank you Laura Leigh of Wellness with LL. We enjoyed the support group topic: Prostate Cancer Suvivorship, Exercise and Nutrition
    This incredible group of men are providing a magnificent blueprint for single fatherhood by empowering single fathers. On this day . . . Health is Wealth. We discussed the importance of getting a baseline PSA and Prostate Cancer Awareness.
    Thank you for your time and attention. I had the opportunity to discuss Prostate Cancer Awareness with the Single Fathers Network.
    Doing what I love . . . Talking about Prostate Cancer !!!!!
    Prostate Cancer Community Education Event and Film Viewing - We had necessary and important conversations.
    Always ready to explain the importance of screening for prostate cancer.
    47 men chose to take charge of their health and get screened. HAPPY DAY !!!
    These wonderful women made an already good day PERFECT!!!
    From 2am - 6am . . . health screenings for farmworkers. THANK YOU TO THE FARMWORKERS FOR THE FOOD ON MY TABLE!!!
    Thank you Roam for the great work being done at the Jewish Family and Children's Service.
    Always a pleasure to work with Tina B. from Az Complete Health
    It's all about Partners, Communities and Collaboration.
    And we have many miles to Go !!!
    A Non-Profit established to lessen the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis by assisting patients with treatment costs while they are undergoing radiation therapy. We provide a range of services that include limited financial assistance (gas card program), support sessions (group or individual), an excellent patient orientation that includes treatment planning and treatment education. The goal is to provide enough information, education, support and resources so that patients can focus on the healing aspects of their treatment rather than the financial hardship and distress of a cancer diagnosis. *** ACTIVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT *** We are wholeheartedly engaged in community outreach. In order to address disparities in prostate and breast cancer diagnosis, it is vitally necessary to participate and raise awareness about PSA and its importance, prostate cancer and breast cancer along with ALL other cancers. Continual education paired with screening opportunities will promote awareness and understanding, motivate change and reduce late-stage diagnosis.
    ***** FREE PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING INFORMATION *****
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    Cancer Diagnosis

    1 out of 2

    People are expected to be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime *
    Cost of Care

    $1800- $9000

    Range of Cost Varies by type of cancer and stage of diagnosis *
    Financial Distress

    64%

    of patients need medical Co- Pay Assistance over the course of their treatment *

Are you or a loved one suffering from financial distress due to a cancer diagnosis?

Effects of financial distress on cancer patients are: *** Patients may not take their medicine as directed so they can save money on copayments. *** Patients who have financial toxicity may have a lower quality of life. *** Financial toxicity may lead to debt and bankruptcy. *** Informal caregivers often share in the experience of financial toxicity. ***

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Follow us as we bring awareness and attention to cancer matters. We will provide valuable resources and share information as we navigate through cancer related information.

Our key priorities

Lessen the financial burden
Once the patient has set up a payment plan with the billing coordinator and demonstrates hardship, they are forwarded to us for financial consideration.
Support Groups (Group or One-on-One)
Support groups are offered (group sessions or one-on-one). We provide an in-depth patient orientation that includes a tour of the treatment room and demonstration of the treatment process. We share and discuss essential treatment and cancer matters.
Promote Healthy Healing
Our priority is to help focus on the treatment and healing process. We address some of the financial and emotional impacts of cancer and provide space to focus on healthy healing. Continuously providing education and screening througout communities will encourage a change and decrease the number of late stage diagnosis.

Will you help us?

The generous support of individuals like you makes it possible for our organization to exist and allows cancer patients to focus on the healing effects of their treatment and less on the financial burden of cancer.
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Our mission

Eliminate having to choose between cancer treatment and basic living expenses

When a cancer diagnosis is received, life is immediately altered financially. 40% have difficulties paying bills, 19% struggle with buying food, 12% avoid doctor appointments and follow-up tests, 12% lower dose of prescriptions to save money, 11% skip recommended treatments and 1% declare bankruptcy. **

Committed to active community engagement and community outreach to promote cancer awareness

By actively engaging with the community, we raise awareness about cancer, its risk factors, prevention methods, early detection, and available resources. This knowledge empowers individuals to take proactive steps towards cancer prevention and early intervention. We help individuals understand the importance of regular screenings and check-ups, leading to the early detection of cancer. Early detection often results in better treatment outcomes and increased chances of survival.

Allow cancer patients to focus on the healing process and less on the cost of receiving a life-saving treatment

Once treatment is done, the next chapter is to heal. However, a year after diagnosis, 45% are still paying for radiation therapy treatments as a result of the diagnosis. The opportunity to focus on healing is no longer a priority or option. The stress of paying for the enormous cost of treatment is now a daily struggle. With support groups (group and one-on-one sessions), the patient receives tools and resources to help lower stress and focus on the healing aspect.

Excellent Patient Resources

We are grateful to our Sponsors and Supporters

  • Arizona Complete Health
    We are beyond grateful for your support of the cancer community with a Community Reinvestment Grant. Your generosity is contributing to the well-being and health equity of communities affected by prostate cancer disparities. Thank you for your generosity .
  • WalMart
    We are incredibly thankful for your support of the cancer community with a Spark Good Local Grant. Your generosity has helped us to make a profound impact on the lives of those affected by cancer. Thank you for your generosity .
    CommonSpirit / Dignity Health
    Thanks to the kindness and extreme generosity of Dignity Health, the Cancer Matters Mobile/On-site Prostate Cancer Screening program now exists, providing an invaluable service to the community. Together, we are making a difference and ensuring that a healthier future lies ahead..
  • The Giving Group
    We are proud to be part of a network of generous and caring individuals dedicated to lending a helping hand by regularly contributing to four chosen nonprofits yearly.. We thank all of the members for their selfless efforts .
    Generous Hearts
    We are profoundly grateful to the generous individuals who have provided support, understanding, and encouragement to our organization. We are indebted to our families, friends, and the wider community, who have been unwavering in their support. Without them, we would not be where we are today. We are thankful for their continued belief in our mission and vision.
"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself the other for helping others." - Audrey Hepburn

If you would like to help us

Contact Center / Mailing Address
Cancer Matters P.O. Box 37735 Phoenix, AZ 85069
*** Donate by Debit / Credit Card ***
We kindly thank you for your support. You are supporting community outreach AND helping cancer patients pay for life saving treatments. Your donation gift allows patients to focus on healing rather than the heavy financial impact of a cancer diagnosis.
Sources: * U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018; JAMA Oncology, 2019 ** Websites: Asbestos.com, Cancer.net, Healthcare.gov *** National Cancer Institute: NCI’s PDQ cancer information summary about financial distress states the following : "The terms financial toxicity and financial distress are used to describe how out-of-pocket costs can cause financial problems for a patient.
Contact Center / Mailing Address
P.O. Box 37735 Phoenix AZ 85069
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