www.kycancerlink.org

Our mission is to reduce and/or eliminate barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

Patient Services may include: Cancer Screenings* Transportation* Financial Assistance Referral Smoking Cessation Information Insurance Issues Mastectomy Supplies Wigs Lymphedema Items* Support Group Referral Clinical Trial Referral * Call the Kentucky CancerLink office (859-309-1700) or visit our website, www.kycancerlink.org for information on eligibility guidelines/available funding.

Screening Opportunities

Kentucky CancerLink partners with CHI Saint Joseph Health to provide free breast cancer screenings at various locations in Central Kentucky. Call us today and let us help you get this very important screening! Early detection SAVES LIVES!

If you are age 45-75 and have not received a colonoscopy in the last 5 years, you are eligible to receive a FREE At-Home Colon Screening FIT Kit (OC-Light). Call Kentucky CancerLink for more information! This does NOT replace a colonoscopy, but it is an additional form of screening that can be done yearly.

Out and About

22 ladies were screened at Mamm's Day Out on Saturday, October 19th! We always enjoy being a part of this great event that provides access to no-cost screening mammograms. UK HealthCare does an amazing job providing a great service. Vicki participated in a Lake Cumberland Breast Cancer event! We are thankful for the invite every year! Vicki attended a women's event for the Madison County Breast Cancer Support Group. It's always a fun day of education and fellowship. Melissa and intern, Melanie Henne, attended the MCCAN (Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network) Conference at the Lexington Convention Center. In partnership with CHI Saint Joseph Health, Melissa and intern, Keanu, attended to provide access to screening and health information to the residents of Ballard-Griffith apartments. We had a great time partnering with UK Markey Cancer Center and their team of specialists to provide Heads Up! A head and neck screening and health awareness event. 30+ people were seen on Thursday, October 24 from 5-7pm! Toni attended a Pink Walk in Calvert City where Carol Capps and her Avon group raised over $13,000 for Kentucky CancerLink! Melissa attended the CHI Saint Joseph Health Yes, Mamm! 5K at RJ Corman. This is a great community event that brings together a great crowd to support a great cause! We are proud to be partners of the Yes, Mamm! Program! Melissa and her favorite 10 year old helper, Blake, attended the Fire Prevention and Wellness Festival in Masterson Station Park to provide screening information to attendees! Thanks to the Lexington Fire Department for inviting us! Melissa and interns, Rachel and Lexxi, braved the chill to attend the Frederick Douglass High School homecoming football game to spread #UNTIL awareness!

Melissa was interviewed by WKYT's Barbara Bailey and Bill Bryant about Kentucky CancerLink's mission, access to screenings and patient services. Watch the interview HERE .

We Love Our Interns!

Rachel Blake Where are you from? I am from Charleston, WV. What is your major? I am attending the University of Kentucky, majoring in Clinical Leadership and Management. What are your plans after graduation? I will graduate in Spring of 2020 and will be looking for a job in the surrounding area in Human Resources and/or management in health care. What have you learned by interning at KCL? KCL has taught me no matter how small, we can make a difference in someone's life. Our services allow patients to focus on their health and that can be the greatest gift of all. What is your favorite part about Lexington? My favorite part of Lexington is the atmosphere surrounding sports at UK. I will forever be a fan of UK Basketball and Football! Lexxi Post Where are you from? I am from Chicago, IL. What is your major? I attend the University of Kentucky, majoring in Clinical Leadership and Management. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation in the Spring, I will be going back to Chicago and getting a second degree in Nursing. What have you learned by interning at KCL? Interning at Kentucky CancerLink is a constant reminder to be thankful for the little things in life! I love working with cancer patients and being able to be a support system when they need one. What is your favorite part about Lexington? My favorite part about Lexington is how beautiful it is!

Keanu Gomez Where are you from? I moved to Lexington when I was three years old. My family is originally from the Phillippines. What is your major? I am attending the University of Kentucky and majoring in Nursing (BSN). What are your plans after graduation? In the future I plan to become a Family Nurse Practitioner and go into Primary Care. When I graduate in the Spring, I plan to work in an ICU. What have you learned by interning at KCL? I learned that KCL provides cancer-related aid to patients beyond just getting them linked to oncologists and medical appointments. They provide wigs, transportation, and navigate patients to truly, holistically care for cancer patients. What is your favorite part about Lexington? My favorite part of Lexington is how peaceful and relaxing it can be, while also have very urbanized and bustling areas. I feel like it is a great city to raise a family in.

Melanie Henne Where are you from? I am from Aurora, IL. What is your major? I am attending the University of Kentucky and majoring in Nursing. What are your plans after graduation? I plan to move here to Lexington and pursue my dreams of becoming a Labor and Delivery RN. What have you learned by interning at KCL? I've learned that the smallest acts of kindness go the longest way. This organization does great things for the community. What is your favorite part about Lexington? I love the passionate CATS fans and the beautiful colors that stem from a temperate fall.

Kentucky CancerLink 2425 Regency Road, Suite B Lexington, KY 40503 Office: 859-309-1700 Toll-Free: 877-597-4655 Fax: 859-368-8418 website: www.kycancerlink.org Donate HERE

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