Founded in 2008, Kentucky CancerLink is a "grassroots" 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to reduce and/or eliminate barriers to screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. 

The KCL Chatter is a bi-weekly snapshot of services, program updates and event schedule!  We appreciate your time in learning more about our organization!
KCL STATS
April 1, 2014 to Present (fiscal year)
Clients Served:  2221
Counties:  105
Kentuckians we help . . .
It's always a great experience working with a cancer patient who comes to the Kentucky CancerLink office to find a wig.   The process of losing hair due to cancer treatment is not an easy one, but hopefully we make the process of finding a wig easier.

Here is a picture of love and support that a daughter has for her mother as she finds a "new look." 

Our Patient Services Room also provides hats (pictured here), scarves, post-mastectomy supplies, such as bras, prostheses and camis.  We also carry a stock of lymphedema garments.  All of these items are provided at no-cost to the client. Many are not covered by insurance and it's just one of the ways that we work to reduce the barrier of cost and hopefully stress as well.

Thank you to Barrett & Co. School of Hair Design in Nicholasville for partnering with us in our wig program.  Wigs that are donated are sent to Barrett & Co for cleaning and refurbishing, re-bagged with instructions for care and returned to KCL.
                                                  
No-Cost Screening Mammograms = No excuses!

Date:  Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: UK's Comprehensive Breast Care Center
What: Screening mammograms and health education
Guidelines:  Women 40 and over with no existing issues

Call Kentucky CancerLink, 859.309.1700 or 877.597.4655 to book your appointment.  If you transportation is needed, please let us know!


Kentucky CancerLink also offers no-cost screening mammograms through Community Partner, KentucyOne Health. 
  The Yes, Mamm! program offers Monday-Friday appointments.  
Call 859.309.1700 for scheduling!  
(Women 40 and over)
Stories That Matter....
A Kentucky CancerLink navigator received a call from a lady who obtained a brochure about our services. She was in need of her annual mammogram. Our no cost mammogram program was just the option she needed. She had avoided having her mammogram because of the cost and fear of her co-pays and deductibles.  

During the intake process, the navigator noticed the lady's voice was very gravelly and low. As part of our intake process, the navigator asked if she was a smoker. She replied yes, and that she was interested in quitting. The navigator told her about the new guidelines established for the low-dose CT lung cancer screening. She was very interested and stated that she would like to see if she would qualified for the screening. 

The navigator scheduled her mammogram and confirmed her eligibility to receive a CT lung scan. Within several weeks, the patient received her mammogram and the CT lung scan. Her mammogram was fine but her CT lung scan was not. Patient was diagnosed with lung cancer. Treatment will follow.  

Early detection saves lives!!
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY!
3rd Annual Kentucky CancerLink Golf Scramble
4/25/2016
Spring Valley Golf Club

Consider becoming a Hole Sponsor ($150)
Advertise a business, honor a cancer survivor, remember someone 
who is no longer with us.
   
Contact Melissa Karrer, melissak@kycancerlink.org, or 859.309.1700 
for more information.


Thank you to our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsors:




Register today for the 2nd Annual Brave Faces of Cancer 5K!   CLICK HERE! 

When:  Saturday, May 28, 2016  
Where: Coldstream Park (Lexington, KY) 

For updates, "LIKE" the Brave Faces of Cancer 5K Facebook page,  click here  

Thank you to our Brave Faces of Cancer 5K Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsor:


For sponsorship information, please contact 
Melissa Karrer,  melissak@kycancerlink.org



UNTIL there is a cure for cancer, Kentuckians need help TODAY.

Are you up for the challenge?

June 2016

Stay tuned for more information!


Thank you to our current sponsors!!
Presenting Sponsor:


Supporting sponsors:

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