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By Mail: 2316 Thornton Road Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
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CATALYST's mission and goal is to improve the cancer survival rates of ethnic and minority persons in central Pennsylvania and statewide. The initial focus has been on breast, cervical and prostate cancer however we promote the benefits of early detection and education by using culturally sensitive approaches for all cancers and cancer issues. The mission is accomplished by presenting education programs, workshops and seminars, distributing cancer awareness materials at events, networking with healthcare providers and community organizations, promoting media campaigns, assisting with screening opportunities in conjunction with providers, uniting persons and organizations to address the unique health issues of minority populations, and fostering the CATALYST Cancer Survivors Support Group