Help With Money – Help With Resources – Help With Cancer
ESCA is dedicated to helping Inyo and Mono County residents dealing with any kind of cancer. We provide information about resources available to those dealing with cancer, as well as financial assistance for expenses such as medication and tests, travel, clothing, breast prosthesis & bras, mammogram screening, groceries, utility bills, child care, and more.
ESCA does not endorse the organizations in these articles, the purpose is to educate on the types of cancers.
By Katie Yeager May 30, 2023 blog.gardenuity.com “Happiness is only real when shared.” Christoper McCandless As important as solo self-care rituals are, one of the best, most important, and enriching ways to ensure a positive headspace and alleviate depression or anxieties is spending time with others to connect and bring joy. According to Time Magazine,…
BY ALLY NOLAN Patient, Brain Cancer April 26, 2023 elephantsandtea.com When I was first diagnosed, I didn’t want cancer friends. At the time I was still processing my diagnosis and trying to wrap my head around the fact that in a few weeks, I would be having awake brain surgery, chemo, and radiation. My brain…
By McKenzie Chasteen April 13, 2022. Recreation.gov I used to think being self-sufficient would allow me to accomplish anything, but have grown to know accepting what others offer is to experience more fully the adventure at hand. “Whaaat? You mean you need me?!” my friend said in disbelief. I can still hear the inflection in…
From the National Foundation for Cancer Research: July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Deemed a “forgotten cancer” because of its rarity, sarcomas are cancers that start in bone, muscle, connective tissue, blood vessels or fat, and can be found anywhere in the body. In general, there are… READ MORE
From the Journal of Clinical Oncology: Over the past several decades, the number of cancer survivors has increased dramatically as a result of improved early detection of first malignancies and effective therapies. There are more than 13 million cancer survivors in the United States today.1 This number is expected to reach 18 million by 2022.1…
From the National Cancer Institute: Many cancer survivors have told us that while they felt they had lots of information and support during their illness, once treatment stopped, they entered a whole new world— one filled with new questions. This booklet was written to share common feelings and reactions that many people just like you…
The Mayo Clinic: Melanoma — a serious form of skin cancer — is often curable if you find it early. These melanoma pictures can help you determine what to look for. The American Academy of Dermatology advises that you watch skin spots for these features: Asymmetry Border irregularity Color changes Diameter greater than 1/4 inch…
By Joan Lunden – May is National Skin Cancer/Melanoma Awareness Month. I am bringing this up to everyone because skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with over one million people diagnosed each year! Skin cancer has been on the rise and it is being diagnosed in much younger people. The…