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- EIN 51-0548338
- (808) 242-7661
- 95 Mahalani St Rm 8 Wailuku HI 96793-2521 USA
- www.pacificcancerfoundation.org
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Causes: Cancer
Mission: Mission: the pacific cancer foundation's mission is to provide patient support and community outreach and to promote access to optimal treatment, clinical trials and research for all whose lives are touched by cancer. Purpose: the pacific care foundatin is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization created exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes. Through the implementation of various programs, the foundation gives meaningful assistance to cancer patients and their families. The foundation works to foster public awareness of the needs of cancer patients. The foundation is dedicated to assuring that cancer patients are well informed of treatment options available within our community and on a national level. The foundation will assist appropriate patients in accessing clinical trials and innovative therapies. History: the pacific cancer foundation was conceived in 2004 by concerned health care providers and cancer survivors who wanted to assist cancer pa
Programs: The goal of the pacific cancer foundation is to assist patients and their families by providing access, advocacy and information, which will be beneficial in dealing with their disease. Access: the foundation seeks to provide easy and effective access to various treatment options that are available for cancer patients. The foundation distills the vast amount of information available on cancer in order to provide a manageable educational resource for patients, their families and healthcare providers wishing to know more about the disease. The foundation identifies and assists in gaining access to clinical trials and research that may be appropriate for certain patients. The foundation acts as the liason among parties involved in these trials. In alliance with the broader medical community, the foundation promotes research to explore cancer prevention and treatment. Advocacy: the foundation generates public awareness as well as support and understanding of the needs of the cancer patients and their families. The foundation will serve as an advocate for patients and their families in order to ensure that they receive the utmost respect and dignity as they face the challenges of their disease. Information: the foundation serves the community by providing a connection between the cancer patient and the resources they need whether they be social, financial, mental, spiritual or physical. The foundation identifies for the cancer patients and their families support groups and special events specific to their needs. The foundation provides a resource center that gives personal assistance for those desiring information on the disease. The foundation supports care that improves the quality-of-life for cancer patients.
research and grants: a positive outcome of the foundation's work will include an increase in research, which is accomplished through clinical trials, giving of grants, and sharing of resources.