by asccc | Jan 3, 2018 | Survivor Stories
It’s a challenge for many of our loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer while living in American Samoa. Off-island referral and family assistance is a great need for our cancer patients because of the very limited medical treatment available on island....
by asccc | Dec 19, 2017 | Survivor Stories
A visit to the ER for cold symptoms turned out to be a serious case of pneumonia and an admission into the Medical Ward. Days later, 58 year old, Mr. Tiaina Maninoa was diagnosed with metastatic cancer to the lungs and bones. What the family thought to be a few days...
by asccc | Dec 19, 2017 | Survivor Stories
Mrs. Fualelea Fala’s recent doctor’s visit changed her plans for the holidays. Because chemotherapy and radiation is recommended, Mrs. Fala graciously accepts the $500 stipend to pay for C.I. and plane fare off-island where her daughters will be assisting...
by asccc | Dec 19, 2017 | Survivor Stories
Vailesogi Vaivai is a cancer patient diagnosed with endometrial cancer. She is currently seeking medical treatment in Apia. Her daughter Fau and grandchild receives her $500 stipend check. Often times cancer patients are unable to personally pick up their stipends so...
by asccc | Dec 19, 2017 | Survivor Stories
For seven years, Sharring (from Afono, Aua and Nu’uuli) has been in search for a bone marrow match since she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in 2010. In efforts to find a bone marrow match, she returned to American Samoa in 2011 to host a...
