Cancer Care of the Cascades and the American Cancer Society launch new cancer resource center

Public invited to launch open house on Nov. 5

Bend, Ore. - The American Cancer Society is launching its newest Cancer Resource Center at Cancer Care of the Cascades, and will be holding an open house on Thursday, November 5 to give the public a look at the region's newest cancer care and support program. Cancer Care of the Cascades is a proud member of the Cascade Healthcare Community.

The Cancer Resource Center exists to link those affected by cancer with trained volunteers who serve as personal guides for patients and caregivers as they face the psychosocial, emotional, and financial aspects of their unique cancer experience.

With a focus on the medically underserved, this free and confidential program was developed to reach individuals with the greatest need.

WHEN: From 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5

WHERE: Cancer Care of the Cascades, 2100 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, OR  97701

OTHER: According to the American Cancer Society, more than 19,000 individuals in Oregon will face a cancer diagnosis this year alone.

For more information or to RSVP for this event, contact Charlie Johnson at the American Cancer Society at Charlie.Johnson@cancer.org or 541-434-3114.

About Cascade Healthcare Community
Cascade Healthcare Community, Inc.(CHC), headquartered in Bend, Oregon, owns and operates the St. Charles medical centers in Bend and Redmond, leases and operates Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville and provides management services for Mountain View Hospital (MVH) in Madras.  CHC is a private, not-for-profit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 3,000 caregivers in Bend, Redmond and Prineville. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with CHC to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.

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