Mission

The Arab American Cancer Awareness Organization, a community based voluntary health organization addressing cancer a major health problem by providing screening, treatment, after-care, educational material, patient and family assistance and information. We strive to alleviate the stress and strain that cancer can cause to patients and families.

Objectives

  • Provide financial assistance for cancer screenings, particularly Breast, colon, cervical, & oral, and diagnostic tests for uninsured and underserved individuals, regardless of age or gender
  • Spread awareness in the community
  • Educate the target Audience through a series of lectures on breast diseases in particular breast cancer, as well as education of target population on colon, cervix and oral cancer. Lectures will be held in public schools, community colleges and several community associations.

Screening

  • Early screening of the target audience through a free physical examination and mammography to needy people
  • Screening will include other disease states but not limited to, colon, cervical and oral cancer

Referring services

Patients will be referred for assistance to physicians in the network who will deliver service at no cost.

Community networking with other health services:

  • Health Fair
  • Aligning with several organizations in this field