Our mission is to reduce and/or eliminate barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
UNTIL there is a cure for cancer, Kentuckians need help TODAY!
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We are excited to announce that we received a
$5,000
grant from
REGAL
to use toward our mission.
Thank you to our previous UK HealthCare Management intern, Justin Kellum, for finding and co-writing the grant proposal for Kentucky CancerLink!
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Kentucky CancerLink Stats
1/1/19 to present
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- Clients Assisted: 1278
- Services Provided: 1982
- Counties Served: 95
Services include: access to cancer screenings (breast, colon, cervical), transportation assistance (gas cards, UBER Health), mastectomy supplies (bras, prosthesis), wigs, lymphedema garments, referrals to partner organizations.
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Thanks to CHI Saint Joseph Health and their Yes, Mamm! Program, Kentucky CancerLink has a resource to offer those in need of mammography services regardless of their inability to pay.
Call Kentucky CancerLink, 859-309-1700 or toll-free, 877-597-4655 to speak to a Certified Patient Navigator to learn more!
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If you are age 50-75 and have not received a colonoscopy in the last 5 years, you are eligible to receive an
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.
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Kentucky CancerLink is currently scheduling appointments for
FREE
screening mammograms and health education on
Saturday, August 10.
Appointment times are available from
7:30am to 12:00pm.
Call
859-309-1700
for more information and to schedule your appointment!
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Kentucky ranks #1 in lung cancer screening. Are you at risk?
Low Dose CT scans can be performed for early detection for individuals who:
- are ages 55-80 (Medicare covers until age 77)
- are heavy smokers, or former heavy smoker (1 pack/day for 30 years or 2 packs/day for 15 years)
- Quit smoking less than 15 years ago.
- No current signs of lung cancer.
CLICK HERE
for more information from
lungcancerproject.org
about screening.
Call Kentucky CancerLink if you have any questions and if we can help give more information about local partners that can keep YOU healthy!
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KCL Assistant Director, Melissa Karrer, collaborated with Megan Jasperson, UK Human Development Institute, and Melanie Hunter, UK Markey Cancer Center Community Outreach, to provide health education and access to screening at Active Day in Campbellsville, KY on June 14.
UK Nursing student, Shannon Patrick, joined us as well to assist clients with blood pressure and weight.
A fun day with great partners!
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Do you have an idea to help raise awareness of our mission or raise funds on our behalf?
Is there a community group
we can connect with to talk about our patient navigation program, screening, and support services? Let's chat!
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We are reserving team spots
NOW!
6th Annual Kentucky CancerLink Golf Scramble will take place on
Monday, August 19 at
Spring Valley Golf Club
(2300 Sandersville Road)
11:30 am Lunch and Check-in
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
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Foursome Registration fee is $400.
Mulligans will be available for purchase the day of the scramble
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To register, call Kentucky CancerLink,
859-309-1700
or
visit our event website by clicking
HERE!
You can also join the event via
Facebook
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We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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THANK YOU to James Motor Company for being our Hole in One Prize Sponsor! We appreciate them returning to support us this year!
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Hole Sponsor: $150
(100% tax deductible due to signs being donated by Phoenix Business Systems)
call 859-309-1700
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Want to donate to our mission?
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Kentucky CancerLink
2425 Regency Road, Suite B
Lexington, KY 40503
Office: 859-309-1700
Toll-Free: 877-597-4655
Fax: 859-368-8418
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