Cancer Connection: Giving Hope to Alaskans and Their Families

P.O. Box 20329 ~ Juneau, AK 99802 ~ In Juneau: (907) 796-2273 ~ Toll Free: (866) 376-2273 ~ FAX: (907) 463-2616

About Us

CANCER CONNECTION is a grass-roots, nonprofit organization designed to assist people living with cancer, their families, and support systems. Cancer Connection sponsors education programs and awareness events with the intent of prevention and early detection of cancer. Click here for a list of our board members.

OUR MISSION is to bring together health and wellness resources for people residing in Southeast Alaska, thereby empowering them to make sound decisions and choices with the goal of prolonging their quality of life whether in time of crisis or fulfillment.

OUR GOALS are to empower Alaskans through:

Support - connecting patients and their families to individuals and groups.

Awareness - through public advocacy and community sponsored cancer and wellness related events.

Education - via seminars, forums, workshops, guest speakers, and public speaking.

Resources - serving as a clearinghouse for educational materials and other assistance.

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Cancer Connection is sponsored by the following organizations:

Coastal Helicopters
Glacier Valley Rotary
Waterfall Foundation
United Way

or click here for a donation form to print and mail

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Cancer Connection is a proud partner of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Click here to view the press release.

Alaska Native Cancer Survivors Group meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7-9p at the Ethel Lund Medical Center (SEARHC) in the downstairs ELMC Clinic Conference Room

Beat the Odds: A Women's Race Against Breast Cancer, August 28, 9 a.m. at Riverbend Community School. Registration begins August 1st. Cost: $20 for ages 13 and under, and $25 for ages 14 and up. Register at JRC, The Alaska Club, Foggy Mountain Shop, and Nugget Alaskan Outfitter.

Men’s Health Forum Highlights:
Latest Treatments for Prostate Disease

Photos courtesy of Jim Strader/Bartlett Regional Hospital

“Heart health is prostate health,” was part of the message at Centennial Hall March 31 during this year’s Men’s Health Forum, presented by Cancer Connection.

This year’s forum featured Robert C. Allen, M.D., of the Alaska Urological Institute, who discussed the use of robotics in the surgical treatment of prostate cancer; and William Clark, M.D., also of AUI, discussing the latest research in the treatment of prostate cancer. Both presentations were followed by questions from the audience.

Tish Griffin Satre, President of Cancer Connection, also introduced the audience to Juneau’s newest urologist, Dr. Michael Saltzman, who opened Southeast Urology LLC in Juneau this week.

This year’s Men’s Health Forum was sponsored by Cancer Connection, Bartlett Regional Hospital, Alaska Urological Institute, Matt Knutson of InterDesign, and GlaxoSmithKline. The forum was open to the public, and approximately 75 people attended. It was another another terrific year of collaboration and great information between Cancer Connection and BRH, bringing the most recent health education and research in men's prostate health to our community.

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