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.
Our Mission
Cancer Services of Gaston County actively promotes healthy lifestyles and provides support and services needed by individuals and families living with cancer.
We provide liquid nutrition, medication assistance, medical equipment, transportation assistance, wigs, mastectomy bras, prosthetics, and other essential needs. Needs are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and all of our services are free of charge.
Our team presents tobacco awareness programs in area schools to educate young people about the dangers of smoking and its cancer-causing tendencies.
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 Board Members
Cancer Services Staff
Kim Elmore, Interim Executive Director
Susan Carson, Client Services Coordinator
Patricia Adams, Client Services Coordinator
Board Members
Jerome Butler, MD, President
Brad Rivers, Past President
Chuck Yates, Treasurer
Jay Barnes
Allison Beatty
Lillian Osei Boateng
Allison Evanoff, MD
Tracy Franklin
Caroline Letts
Janet Long
John Lowery
Jim McGrath, MD
Pat Morrow
Ron Pantuso
Denise Price Thomas