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O C TO B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 9 | M ACO N M AG A Z I N E.CO M 7 1 Today's biotechnologies are informing new hope in cancer therapies each and every day. For over four decades Central Georgia Cancer Care physicians have laid the groundwork for cancer care advances through clinical trial participation, networking with research hospitals across the country — all to ensure each and every patient gets the most innovative, effective care. Central Georgia Cancer Care is one of the few Georgia Oncology practices to be selected as an Oncology Care Model practice, shaping cancer care for the future. Make sure you have an Oncology team who's ahead of the learning curve. Choose Central Georgia Cancer Care — right here at home. 800 First Street, Suite 410 Macon, GA 31201 478-743-7068 114 Sutherlin Drive, Suite C-1 Warner Robins, GA 31088 478-287-6144 CGCC'S DR. BRADLEY SUMRALL WITH PATIENT Support for survivors Some of the families reached by United in Pink's Pink Bridge program: RHONDA, a stage 4 breast cancer survivor, is receiving last effort treatment options at MD Anderson in Texas and is required to live there. Her husband is working in Macon while they finance two households during her treatment. The Pink Bridge program has assisted their family by taking care of two months' rent while she is in treatment. MICHELLE, a single mother and full- time employee who has owned her home for 19 years, was diagnosed with breast cancer and could not work. With no income, she got behind on her mortgage payments and was in the beginning stages of foreclosure when the Pink Bridge program stepped in to help with payments. "Michelle cried when she found out she was able to keep her home," Paxton said. CAROL, a single mother of two children, had to rely on family members to help while she was unable to work due to a breast cancer diagnosis. Because of Pink Bridge, Carol has been able to relieve this burden by having her rent and medical bills paid. DEBRA had to use all her leave from work due to procedures, surgeries and hospitalizations. She and her husband had to put bills on hold because they had been unable to pay them. Because of the program, they have been able to pay more on their mounting medical bills. SARENA, a stage 4 breast cancer patient, has become dependent on her two grown daughters. With the program's help, some of the financial pressure has been relieved as it covered her living expenses while she receives lifesaving treatment.