Guam Cancer Care asks mayors to renew ‘Join the Fight’ pledge, offers patient navigation help

Jessica Rosales, a representative of Guam Cancer Care, told the Mayor’s Council of Guam that the nonprofit provides free patient navigation, transportation and “supplemental supplies” to local cancer patients and runs cancer screening and prevention programs. "Guam Cancer Care is a local nonprofit organization that was created for the primary purpose of bridging gaps in services our local cancer patient face," Rosales said.

Rosales asked mayors and vice mayors in the room to read and sign a “Join the Fight” pledge distributed at their tables and to help expedite requests from patient advocates who contact mayoral offices for mayoral verification or assistance. "Taking this pledge signifies the continued fight for patient advocacy and the supportive programs that help bridge the gaps of cancer services for our local community," she told the council.

The presentation included an on-stage pledge recitation and a group photo; several mayors later signed and dated pledge forms. Rosales said the organization provides printed pamphlets and posters for distribution by mayoral offices.

The council did not take formal action during the presentation; Rosales requested mayors help when patient advocates call mayoral offices to request verifications or to assist with locating housing or other immediate needs. The transcript does not record any formal commitments by the council beyond the pledging and distribution of materials.

Background: Rosales framed the organization’s work as complementary to clinical care, focused on “patient advocacy” and reducing local cancer morbidity and mortality through screening and support services. The presentation lasted several minutes and concluded with photo and signature logistics.