Uniting cancer resources from Northeast Georgia to Central Savannah River Valley.
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition is a 501(c)(3) regional cancer nonprofit organization that serves 53 counties of East Georgia. We believe that lives can be saved by education about cancer prevention and by early detection.
Mission:
The mission of the East Georgia Cancer Coalition (EGCC) is to raise awareness, provide health education, prevent and detect cancer, support patients and families, enhance survivors’ lives and prepare future leaders for the workforce within our region.
The EGCC aims to accomplish this by ensuring people in our region receive cancer prevention education, screenings, healthcare system navigation, family and survivor support and information about the latest cancer research discoveries.
Additionally, the EGCC helps prepare future leaders for the workforce by offering volunteer opportunities, internships and graduate assistantships
Vision:
We envision a coalition region in which there are no deaths from cancer due to a lack of cancer prevention education and information, early detection, appropriate treatment or access to research discoveries.
What We Do.
Whether you are fighting cancer, needing cancer support or wanting to build cancer awareness in your community, the East Georgia Cancer Coalition can help. The EGCC provides cancer education, prevention information, screening services and details about how to access treatment centers and clinical trials. By uniting with medical providers and other organizations, we can effectively fight cancer and improve cancer outcomes in our communities.
Have questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below or Contact Us!
Success.
In 2019, we were able to provide 800 colorectal screenings tests and 1769 mammograms and breast screenings at no cost to the patients. This does not include insured patients who would not have been referred to screenings without our programs, making our impact larger. All told, last year, we served 17,425 people directly through screenings, education, navigation, cancer survivor and patient support services, cancer survivor and patient wellness services (massage therapy, skincare, etc.), cancer survivor exercise classes and support groups. These figures reflect the EGCC’s direct impact, but the overall impact is greater. Our patients are referred to other resources through our partnerships with hospitals, local practices, and other cancer organizations.
The EGCC serves residents within our 53-county region through our various health education and cancer prevention programs, screenings, community health advocates and our cancer related media campaigns throughout the region.
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The EGCC publishes a periodic newsletter for those interested in joining our fight against cancer in our 53-county region. The newsletter includes updates on the Coalition’s work as well as information helpful to communities and other providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the EGCC different than other Cancer Organizations?
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition exclusively serves the residents of east Georgia and we are not affiliated with any national organization. As a result, our programs and services are tailored for our region and its needs. 100% of the EGCC’s donations, programs and services remain in east Georgia. This makes us different from other cancer organizations. We provide services and programs in our community so you can see YOUR DONATIONS at work in YOUR COMMUNITY.
Unlike other organizations, the East Georgia Cancer Coalition does not limit its services or focus to one type of cancer; we are a resource for all cancer types.
We are a coalition, so our work brings together different partners and organizations that may not normally work together in order to make a greater impact on cancer. Since our organization is local and operates under an independent board of directors, we are able to collaborate with a wide variety of organizations. The EGCC can therefore create opportunities to make strides against cancer by not having nationally imposed restrictions on its work, and create opportunities to make strides against cancer that other organizations are unable to due to national level restrictions or competition.
Does the EGCC provide treatment?
The EGCC does not provide treatment. However, if you need assistance in finding a provider for treatment the EGCC can assist in connecting you with a local provider.
How can I volunteer?
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition is always accepting volunteers to help with the distribution of informational packets, attend health fairs, event support and community education. If you would like to volunteer, please email: info@eastgeorgiacancer.org or call (706) 542-6449. Volunteer opportunities will be posted on our website and handsonnortheastgeorgia.org.
The East Georgia Cancer Coalition is guided by a board of directors representing a geographic and cultural cross-section of those we serve. Persons interested in serving in this capacity or in nominating someone from his/her region should call (706) 542-6449 or email info@eastgeorgiacancer.org.
How can I partner with the EGCC
The EGCC does not provide treatment. However, if Any organization interested in “uniting against cancer” may partner with us in a variety of ways. Our partners include hospitals, medical supply companies, healthcare clinics, physicians, universities, state and federal agencies and countless businesses.
Partners do not have to be in the health field. Our needs are diverse and so are our partners. Through the course of a year it is common for us to work with party supply companies, gift shops, athletic companies, salons, grocery stores, restaurants and more. If you would like to work with us in the fight against cancer but are not sure how you can make an impact, we will be happy to help you find a way to make an impact that is meaningful for you. Please call (706) 542-6449 or send an email to info@eastgeorgiacancer.org.
Who benefits from EGCC programs?
The EGCC serves residents within our 53 county region through our various health education and cancer prevention programs, screenings, community health navigators and our cancer related media campaigns throughout the region.
How do I schedule an EGCC presentation?
The EGCC can provide health education in a variety of formats and tailor each presentation to the needs and interests of the people in each group.
Programs are held at worksites, community organizations, churches and other faith based institutions. Presentations can be held at your worksite, church or other location of your choosing. Presentations may be scheduled by calling (706) 542-6449 or emailing info@eastgeorgiacancer.org.
How can I receive help from the EGCC?
The EGCC does not provide treatment or financial aid, however, we are able to assist you in finding the appropriate treatment centers, physicians’ offices and/or health centers in the area.
Depending on funding availability, the EGCC is able to offer low-or no cost screenings for some cancers through our partnerships with area providers. Check our website or email info@eastgeorgiacancer.org for current programs and availability.
How are EGCC funds used?
One hundred percent of the EGCC’s funding remains in east Georgia. Funds are used to support our programs, projects and services within our region. All funds and donations support cancer education, cancer screening, outreach and cancer related services, such as our community health navigators, within our 53 counties, so you can see YOUR DONATIONS at work in YOUR COMMUNITY.
