What is the function of organizations like The Lost Chord Club, Reach for Recovery, and I Can Cope?
a. Arrange for transportation to a clinic
b. Provide a small amount of financial support to patients
c. Send volunteers to speak with a person facing a lifestyle change
d. Arrange for reduced drug costs
ANS: C
Support groups like The Lost Chord Club, Reach for Recovery, and I Can Cope are available to send volunteers to talk with persons facing lifestyle changes because of cancer.
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