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INFORMATION  AND KNOWLEDGE CAN BE POWERFUL
 

Know that for every diagnosis no matter how dire,

there is always a survivor who beat the odds.
 
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make you smile and warm your heart.

The physicians and staff of The Cancer Center at St. Catherine Hospital and South Wind Oncology Associates provide you with the most current medical care available. We have the latest in modern technology and treatment protocols, including "targeted" therapy for colon and breast cancer, a high energy Linear Accelerator (IMRT) and PET/CT Scan services that will be utilized in the treatment of your cancer.

Local Support Groups

    Meets monthly the first Sunday of every month at 2 PM, for location contact:     
    620-290-3970

  Builders of Hope Mentor Program

   Designed to support newly diagnosed patients and/or family members. This 
   program matches a SURVIVOR of a similar diagnosis to you or your loved one. 
   Someone who has been where you are headed and can help answer questions 
   and guide a patient through a very difficult time.   
   Call a Mentor Today:   620-290-3970      

           BENICASA   620.272.2575

(Temporary housing for those who live outside of Finney County)   

 

 Look Good Feel Better       620.275.4470

Contact:  Kaye  620.275.4470
www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org
 

 Early Detection Works Program Provided by:

 

 For women who have no insurance or are underinsured, free mammograms are available.
224 N Taylor Ave
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 275-5302
www.ummam.org  

 

INFORMATIVE WEB SITES 

Bladder

Bladder Cancer Webcafé
http://www.blcwebcafe.org
Dedicated to the latest in bladder cancer treatments, clinical trials, and alternatives. Includes e-mail support.

Bone Marrow and Donor Information

Blood & Marrow Transplant Information Network 888-597-7674 http://www.bmtinfonet.org Publishes a newsletter and books on BMT’s and Stem cell Transplants. Also has links to patients and survivors. Maintains a directory of centers and will help with insurance problems.

National Bone Marrow Transplant Link 800-LINK-BMT (800-546-5268) www.nbmtlink.org                                                                                                                                                                  Operates a 24-hour, toll-free number and provides peer support to bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients and their families. It serves as an information center for prospective BMT patients as well as a resource for health professionals. National Marrow Donor Program®(NMDP)  800-MARROW-2 (800-627-7692) http://www.marrow.org Funded by the Federal Government to improve the effectiveness of the search for bone marrow donors. It keeps a registry of potential bone marrow donors and provides free information on bone marrow transplantation.

Brain National Brain Tumor Foundation (NBTF) 800-934-CURE (800-934-2873) http://www.braintumor.org/ Provides patients and their families with information on how to cope with their brain tumors. Spanish-language help available. The Brain Tumor Society 800-770 8287 http://www.tbts.org Provides supportive services, educational resources, news, events, and clinical trial information for patients, families, and healthcare providers.   Breast  Breastcancer.org http://www.breastcancer.org A nonprofit website dedicated to providing the most reliable and complete information available.   FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered 954-255-8732 http://www.facingourrisk.org Provides support, information, and resources for women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation 877-786-7422 http://www.ibcresearch.org Provides education, background, active participation in research, and links to clinical trial information. Living Beyond Breast Cancer 610-645-4567 http://www.lbbc.org Provides educational materials, a calendar of events, a quarterly newsletter, a Young Survivors Network, and a toll-free helpline at 800-753-5222. Living With It http://www.livingwithit.org Designed as a support program for women with breast cancer and provides education, diet and exercise tips, personal stories, financial advice, and more.   Men Against Breast Cancer 866-547-6222 http://www.menagainstbreastcancer.org/ Targets and mobilizes men to be active participants in the fight to eradicate breast cancer and to provide support to men whose families are impacted by breast cancer. Mothers Supporting Daughters With Breast Cancer (MSDBC) 410-778-1982 http://www.mothersdaughters.org Provides one-on-one support by mother volunteers. Distributes a mother’s handbook and daughter’s companion brochure.   Sisters Network, Inc. 866-781-1808 http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org Seeks to increase local and national attention to the impact that breast cancer has in the African-American community. All chapters are run by breast cancer survivors and receive volunteer assistance.   Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Organization http://www.komen.org   Carcinoid The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation, Inc http://www.carcinoid.org   COLORECTAL   Colon Cancer Alliance 877-422-2030 http://www.ccalliance.org Offers patient support, a resource center, news, research, advocacy, and events.   Colorectal Cancer Coalition C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition's  Mission is to eliminate suffering and death due to colon and rectal cancer through advocacy. C3™ pushes for research to improve screening, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer; for policy decisions that make the most effective colorectal cancer prevention and treatment available to all; and for increased awareness that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable.   Colorectal Cancer Network 301-879-1500 http://www.colorectal-cancer.net A national advocacy group that raises public awareness about colorectal cancer and provides support services to colorectal cancer patients. Services include support groups, e-mail and Internet information, and a "One on One" service that connects newly diagnosed individuals with long-term survivors.   United Ostomy Association, Inc. 800-826-0826 (6:30am - 4:30pm, PST) http://www.uoa.org Helps ostomy patients through mutual aid and emotional support. It provides information to patients and the public and sends volunteers to visit with new ostomy patients.   ESOPHAGEAL  The Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association (ECAA)'s  Mission is to promote quality of life for those affected by esophageal cancer. Esophageal Cancer Cafe  Provides support and information for esophageal cancer patients.  GYNECOLOGICAL  American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) http://www.acog.org Provides detailed resources on cancers of the ovary, uterus, vulva, and cervix.   Conversations: The International Ovarian Cancer Connection 806-355-2565 http://www.ovarian-news.org Offers a free monthly newsletter providing hope, support and information about treatment options and coping tips. Survivor-to-fighter matching services available.   Gillett Women’s Cancer Connection http://www.gillettecancerconnect.org Provides resources on breast and gynecologic cancers.   Gynecological Cancer Foundation (GCF) 800-444-4441 http://www.wcn.org Designed to increase public awareness of ways to prevent, detect and treat gynecological cancers and support innovative research.   National Cervical Cancer Coalition http://www.nccc-online.org Focuses on giving support to women and their family members on issues related to cervical cancer.   National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) 888-OVARIAN (888-682-7426) http://www.ovarian.org NOCC raises awareness about ovarian cancer and promotes education about the disease. They also offer support groups, a database of gynecologic oncologists searchable by state, and educational materials.   http://www.ovariancancer.org Works to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for research. The Alliance distributes materials and sponsors an annual advocacy conference for survivors and families.   SHARE: Self-help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer 866-891-2392 http://www.sharecancersupport.org Provides support groups, educational forums, wellness programs, events, newsletter, and toll-free hotline. All services provided are free.   The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund 800-873-9569 http://www.ocrf.org Dedicated to advancing research by underwriting investigations to find techniques for detection and to aid in the development of new therapies. Also has videos and resource materials.   Kidney Cancer The Kidney Cancer Association The Kidney Cancer Association  A membership organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals.   Leukemia and Lymphoma   Lymphomation.org  Provides a helping hand from patient to patient by sharing evidence-based information and voicing the patient perspective in the fight against NHL. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/ The Society is a national voluntary health agency dedicated solely to seeking the cause and eventual cure of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and Hodgkin's disease. Lymphoma Research Foundation 1-800-235-6848 Promotes research, provides education and raises awareness of lymphoma. Lung Cancer The Lung Cancer Alliance http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/ Provides a hotline and website, phone buddies program, The Lung Cancer Manual, a quarterly newsletter, Lung Cancer Resource Guide and other education and support programs. Mesothelioma Asbestos Lung Cancer http://www.mesothelioma-asbestos-lung-cancer.com/ Provides information regarding the mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer, list of specialists treating mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer and mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer legal support information. Lymphedema National Lymphedema Network's http://www.lymphnet.org/ Mission is to standardize quality treatment for lymphedema patients nationwide. In addition, the NLN support research into the causes and possible alternative treatments for lymphedema. Melanoma The Melanoma Research Foundation http://www.melanoma.org/ Supports medical research for finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma. The Foundation acts as an advocate for the melanoma community to raise awareness of the disease and the need for a cure. It also educates patients and physicians about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma. Multiple Myeloma The International Myeloma Foundation http://www.myeloma.org/ Helps anyone battling multiple myeloma – patients, family, friends, caregivers and the medical and scientific communities. The IMF also has a hotline where people can call to get case specific questions answered. The IMF focuses on the following four goals: funding research, raising awareness, providing information, and building collaboration. Oral, Head and Neck Cancer SPOHNC http://www.spohnc.org/ 800.377.0928 Survivor-to-survivor network providing information, support and encouragement for people with oral, head and neck cancer. The Oral Cancer Foundation http://www.oralcancerfoundation.org/ Is a national public service, non-profit organization designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support. Oral cancer is the largest group of those cancers which fall into the head and neck cancer category, and includes mouth cancer, tongue cancer, and throat cancer. Each year in the US, approximately 30,000 people are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. The Foundation's website provides information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, treatments, current research, and current oral cancer related news. A patient/survivor forum is open to the public where those currently fighting oral cancer can gain insights and inspiration. Ovarian Cancer FORCE http://www.facingourrisk.org/ A support and information site for women at risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer due to family history or BRCA genetic status. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition http://www.ovarian.org/ 1.888.ovarian Promotes awareness and provides education & referrals for people affected by ovarian cancer.  Pancreatic Cancer The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research http://www.lustgarten.org/ Mission is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of pancreatic cancer. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PCAN) http://www.pancan.org/ Provides public and professional education that embraces the urgent need for more research, effective treatments, prevention programs, and early detection methods. Prostate Cancer Male Care: http://www.malecare.com/ Prostate cancer treatment and survival articles written by patient and doctors, updated wwith new articles every week, by the international non-profit organization, Malecare. The National Prostate Cancer Coalition (NPCC) http://www.pcacoalition.org/ Serves the public as a one-stop shop for prostate cancer information and education. US-Too! http://www.ustoo.com/ Provides information, counseling and educational meetings to assist men with prostate disease in making decisions about their treatment with confidence and support. Sarcoma Sarcoma Alliance http://www.sarcomaalliance.com/ 415.381.7236 Strives to extend and improve the lives of sarcoma patients through accurate diagnosis, improved access to care, guidance, education and support. Testicular Cancer Testicular Cancer Resource Center (TCRC)  http://tcrc.acor.org/ Provides accurate and timely information and support on all aspects of testicular cancer and extragonadal germ cell tumors. Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Cancer Survivors Association, Inc. http://www.thyca.org/ A national nonprofit organization of thyroid cancer survivors, families, and healthcare professionals, guided by our Medical Advisory Council of thyroid cancer specialists. The website maintains current information about thyroid cancer and support services available to people at any stage of testing, treatment, or lifelong monitoring for thyroid cancer, as well as their caregivers.

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Healthwell Foundation http://www.healthwellfoundation.org/index.aspx The Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible patients to cover certain out-of-pocket health care costs.

National Council on the Aging http://www.benefitscheckup.org Finds programs that may pay the cost of prescriptions and healthcare services for people age 55 and older.

NeedyMeds  http://www.needymeds.com Information on patient assistance programs designed to help those who can’t afford their medicines.

PPARxKS  http://www.pparxks.org/ A Web site designed to help low-income, uninsured Kansas residents get free or discounted brand-name medicines. Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) 800-532-5274 http://www.patientadvocate.org The PAF provides education, legal counseling, and referrals to cancer patients and survivors concerning managed care, insurance, financial issues, job discrimination, and debt crisis matters.