Image of the cancer ribbons

Cancer Awareness Ribbons

Pink—Breast Cancer
Teal—Ovarian Cancer
Clear—Lung Cancer
Purple—Pancreatic Cancer
Purple—Leiomyosarcoma
Orange—Leukemia
Black—Melanoma
Dark Blue—Colon Cancer
Burgandy—Multiple Myeloma
Grey—Brain Cancer
Blue—Prostate Cancer
Gold—Childhood Cancers
Lavender—All Cancers
Lime—Lymphoma
Peach—Uterine Cancer
Kelly Green—Kidney Cancer
Burgandy/Ivory—Head & Neck Cancers
Yellow—Sarcoma/Bone Cancer
Yellow—Bladder Cancer
Teal/White—Cervical Cancer
Emerald Green—Liver Cancer
Periwinkle Blue—Esophageal Cancer

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Welcome to
Mesquite Cancer HELP Society


MCHS Mission Statement


"The more educated you become the better prepared you will be to prevent and/or fight it."

WE ARE FIGHTING for a CANCER PATIENT’S SURVIVAL “today”, believing we can make a difference by providing the tools needed to begin the fight of their life. Patients and their family, and the Public gain a better understanding of cancer through the proper educational materials we make available. Patients who walk through our Mesquite Cancer HELP Society door find the personal time and empathy they need to help them deal with their illness. After eligibility is established they can rely on an expedited response for help with various medical tests, counseling, fuel vouchers, prescriptions, hospital supplies, medical equipment, support group meetings, transportation, doctor’s visits, and other services. We stand hand-in-hand with cancer patients giving them FAITH, HOPE, Strength, and COURAGE!


Testimonials


Because at a time when it seems there is little hope, the Mesquite Cancer HELP Society shines it’s beacon of hope to all local cancer patients who apply regardless of condition or social economic status. Thank You.
Debra Basora - Breast Cancer Survivor
The Mesquite Cancer HELP Society has done so much for me and my appreciation is overwhelming. They give me round trip fuel reimbursement from Mesquite to St. George for my doctor’s appointments, radiation treatments, cancer tests, physical therapy and pain management treatments. They paid for my first voice box with Indwelling Prosthesis. Mesquite Cancer HELP Society has been a savior to me.
Henry Hall - Laringeal Cancer Survivor
I am grateful to Mesquite Cancer HELP Society for all the financial and emotional support they have given me. I am also glad to be part of an organization who continues the fight against cancer with compassion and support.
Mary Marten - Lung Cancer Survivor
I was very lost and frustrated trying to work with insurance companies. The Mesquite Cancer HELP Society helped me work with them straightening out all of the problems and dealing with my cancer bills. They literally saved my life and my sanity
Nola Reid - Uterus Cancer Survivor
In August 2004, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I had no idea where to go or what to do, and then I found Yoli Bell, in the little construction shack on Mesquite Boulevard which was the home to the Mesquite Cancer HELP Society. It was there that I found hope, kindness, information, warmth and friendship, all of which together added the help, which pulled me through. I am eternally grateful.
Angela Romano-Fotos - Colon Cancer Survivor
When the big “C” visited my wife and me, we were relegated to financial, physical, and emotional isolation. We felt so ALONE! After 5 years, my wife lost her battle to cancer and mine started 10 months later. Mesquite Cancer HELP Society was there for us, and to this day, we are grateful. They have been a godsend and a rock to cling to and always vigilant for me and all of Mesquite.
Tom Stettler - Prostrate Cancer Survivor

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Cancer Articles

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Cancerwise | Cancer blog from MD Anderson Cancer Center


Organizing Your Medical File

Andrew Griffith has mantle cell lymphoma and has had an auto (November 2009) and an allo (August 2011) stem cell transplant. He lives in Canada and is married with two young adult children. He blogs at www.lymphomajourney.wordpress.com and can be followed on Twitter @lymphomajourney.

Posted on 26 January 2012 | 8:00 am

Strength in Weakness

Isaac van Sligtenhorst is a physician-in-training in the Texas Medical Center. He blogs about his training, as well as battling cancer from the perspective of a caregiver. Read more about his approach to grief, hope and life in general at heartofalonelyhunter.blogspot.com. Fifteenth floor, leukemia and lymphoma ward. My dad was admitted here twice, the second time the same day my brother died.

Posted on 25 January 2012 | 7:52 am

Tips for Newcomers at MD Anderson

My doctor at MD Anderson was Guillermo Garcia-Manero, M.D., in the Department of Leukemia. I can't say enough good things about this man. From my first appointment with him, I knew he was the best doctor in the world. It turns out he's considered the leading authority in the world on my disease.

Posted on 24 January 2012 | 7:51 am

Happy to Say Ta-Ta to 2011

We recently found out Addie was chosen as the winner of the Rudy Award. I'd like to thank you for voting these past few months. I looked over Addie's page and realized that there isn't another picture, video or thought that could be included.

Posted on 23 January 2012 | 11:57 am

Learning to Cope With Leukemia

If this has been your experience, please know that you're not alone. Also, know that there's support to help you and your loved ones cope with your diagnosis and treatment. MD Anderson social work counselors are available to offer emotional support and to help link you with helpful resources.

Posted on 19 January 2012 | 10:39 am