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The Open to Options program is available through its Cancer Support Helpline at (888) 793-9355, through select affiliate locations and by visiting http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/open2options . The phone consultation is offered in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 45-60 minutes.
"Open to Options helped me prioritize my questions and concerns in a concise, logical order to help me optimize my time with the oncologist," said Trish H., a multiple myeloma patient who participated in the Open to Options pilot. "When I went into his office, I had my concerns printed out and when I left the appointment I knew that I had decided on the treatment option that was right for me."
About the Cancer Support Community: Backed by evidence that the best cancer care includes emotional and social support, the Cancer Support Community offers these services to all people affected by cancer. Likely the largest professionally-led network of cancer support worldwide, the organization delivers a comprehensive menu of personalized and essential services. Because no cancer care plan is complete without emotional and social support, the Cancer Support Community has a vibrant network of community-based centers and online services run by trained and licensed professionals. For more information, visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org .
In July 2009 , The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club Worldwide joined forces to become the Cancer Support Community. The combined organization provides high-quality psychological and social support through a network of nearly 50 local affiliates, more than 100 satellite locations and online.
About the Amgen Foundation: The Amgen Foundation ( www.amgen.com/citizenship/overview.html ) seeks to advance science education; improve patient access to quality care; and strengthen the communities where Amgen staff members live and work. Since 1991, the Foundation has made nearly $180 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States , Puerto Rico and Europe that impact society in inspiring and innovative ways, and those that provide disaster relief efforts both domestically and internationally. The Amgen Foundation can be followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AmgenFoundation .
CONTACT: Amgen Lisa Slater , 805-447-6437 (media)
Cancer Support Community Emily Martin , 410-693-8095 (media)