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A panel of ASTRO member physicians and nurses in southern California and final approval will be determined by the ASTRO Board of Directors and the grant money will be awarded during the ASTRO 2010 Meeting.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) is now accepting applications for Survivor Circle grants, which are awarded to non-disease site specific cancer support organizations located where ASTRO holds its Annual Meeting. ASTRO 's Annual Meeting is in San Diego this year and qualified organizations must assist cancer patients in southern California.

The emphasis of this initiative is to provide cancer support organizations with funding to assist in continuing, growing or creating programs to help cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families from diagnosis through survivorship. A dedicated effort to reach all demographics of cancer patients in the city/state where the organization is located will be a key component considered in the review process. An emphasis on helping patients receiving radiation therapy is preferred, but not required.

Two grants will awarded in amounts of up to $10,000 each; they can be used for things such as local transportation and other support needs, supplies necessary for cancer support group meetings, welcome kits for new patients/ families seeking assistance, and/or financial assistance for patients needing help with transportation or co-payments.

Grant applications are reviewed by a panel of ASTRO member physicians and nurses in southern California and final approval will be determined by the ASTRO Board of Directors. The grant money will be awarded during the ASTRO 2010 Annual Meeting.

Source: ASTRO

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