“We want to reinforce the southern part of the department, Gonzac, Saintes, Saint-Jean-d'Angely, Royan… We need to be present in hospital services. Our base is in La Rochelle, it is not easy when you are outside the center. Volunteers are needed. » President League Against Cancer of Charente-MaritimesJean-Marie Biot presents the association's desire to “irrigate the department” better.
“We need to be present in hospital services. It is not easy when we are out of the way, with our base in La Rochelle.”
The association signed a check for €40,000 to contribute to the redevelopment of the Oncology Day Hospital at Sants Hospital, which opened on September 23. It paid 32,000 euros, including 12,000 euros from the Pink October 2023 protests, for a mammogram machine installed at the Saint-Jean-d'Angely Hospital, which opened on October 15.
The Cancer League contributed to the purchase of a mammogram machine at the Saint-Jean-d'Angely Hospital.
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“Supporting hospitals is part of our mission. We have just purchased the 'Fotfinder', a device that allows you to image the entire body in order to detect early melanomas. We have paid 50,000 euros out of 70,000 euros. It is in La Rochelle but is open to all doctors In Charente-Maritime I went to the medical association to explain everything we were doing, and it was important to have relays, so that the information could be obtained again,” continues Jean-Marie Biot.
“Daily life”
The association develops prevention measures as well as supportive care: discussion groups, dietetics and psychology workshops, adapted physical activity, etc. The President mentions meetings at Jonzac, Montguillon, Montendre, and Saint-Georges-d'Anteniac. “It's everyday life. Just contact the association and we will tell them where they can go. We are also willing to develop the things you suggest to us. »
The Association has the possibility of granting individual financial aid. Jean-Marie Biot welcomes the contribution of clubs and service associations that support these measures. “We have to be careful about getting distracted. He believes we must be united in the face of cancer.
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