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American Cancer Society -Agency Name Quality of Life Programs for East Hawaii Cancer Patients- Program Name Program Description: On any given day in East Hawaii, American Cancer Society assists with airfare for patients who must travel to another island for treatment, coordinates rides for patients to treatment centers and doctors' appointments, or provides nutritional supplements for patients too weak from chemotherapy to eat solid food. The American Cancer Society fills many gaps in patient care and community service not met by insurers or health care providers, and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for East Hawaii residents from Honokaa to Ocean View facing cancer. In order to improve the quality of life for East Hawaii cancer patients, Total Budget and Position Count Total Pro ram Bud et $44,250 Total Pro ram Position Count 0 Total A enc Bud et $3,936,888 Total A enc Position Count 35 Program Objectives: 1) To support East Hawaii residents newly diagnosed with cancer in the completion of their medical treatment; 2) To improve the quality of life for East Hawaii residents with a cancer diagnosis; Program Highlights: Three critical paths are colliding in the health care industry, specifically for cancer patients: 1) the trend of outpatient care for cancer patients is becoming the normal standard of treatment; 2) the large Baby Boomer generation is aging into the "cancer years" (60+ years); and 3) the depressed economy is creating a situation of hard choices being made in families (food, gas, rent or medical expenses). Individuals diagnosed with cancer face many medical, physical, financial and emotional issues surrounding the disease. The medical aspect is daunting and can mean hundreds of trips to doctors, specialists, hospitals, labs and treatments. These tailored services are intended to support cancer patients and open doors to the American Cancer Society's many programs. Upon NONPROFIT GRANT APPLICATION FISCAL YEAR 2009-10 Page 2