About Cancer Services

Bringing Hope to Gaston County Residents Living with Cancer

Have you or a family member just been diagnosed with cancer? Cancer Services of Gaston County provides the support and resources you need for the battle against cancer.

We offer resources and support for cancer patients and their caregivers. All of our services are free of charge to local residents in the Gaston County area. We’re here to build a safety net for individuals living with cancer and their families.

Don’t lose hope. The journey ahead may seem difficult, but we’re here to help.

Breast Cancer Survivors

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with cancer?
Cancer Services can help.

Cancer Patient and Caregiver Resources

Our Mission

To serve the community by actively promoting healthy lifestyles and to provide support and services needed by individuals and families living with cancer.

We provide liquid nutrition, medication assistance, medical equipment, transportation assistance, wigs, mastectomy bras, prostheses, and other essential needs. Needs are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and all of our services are free of charge.

We provide tobacco awareness programs in schools and in the community to educate youth on the dangers of vaping and tobacco use.

We bring the community together and raise awareness through annual events and partnerships with other community organizations to help us provide support for cancer patients in Gaston County.

Cancer Services Staff

  • Kim Elmore, Executive Director

  • Susan Carson, Office Manager

  • Patricia Adams, Client Services Coordinator

Board Members

  • Jerome Butler, MD, President

  • Brad Rivers, Past President

  • Chuck Yates, Treasurer

  • Jay Barnes

  • Lillian Osei Boateng

  • Allison Evanoff, MD

  • Tracy Franklin

  • Caroline Letts

  • Janet Long

  • John Lowery

  • Jim McGrath, MD

  • Pat Morrow

  • Ron Pantuso

  • Denise Price Thomas