KCL Voice July 2019

www.kycancerlink.org

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!

Kentucky CancerLink Stats

1/1/19 to present

Clients Assisted: 1402
Services Provided: 2223
Counties Served: 96

Services include: access to cancer screenings (breast, colon, cervical, lung), transportation assistance (gas cards, UBER Health), mastectomy supplies (bras, prosthesis), wigs, lymphedema garments, referrals to partner organizations.

Welcome Meredith Plant!

Meredith comes to Kentucky CancerLink after years of working and volunteering in the non-profit community.

We are excited to have her as a part of our team! She will be working with community partners for development and outreach, as well as with clients for patient navigation!

WELCOME, MEREDITH!

Screening Opportunities

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!

If you are age 50-75 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.

Kentucky CancerLink is currently scheduling appointments for FREE screening mammograms and health education on Saturday, August 10 at the UK Comprehensive Breast Center.

Appointment times are available from 7:30am to 12:00pm.

Call 859-309-1700 for more information and to schedule your appointment!

There will be an additional Saturday screening opportunity on October 19!

Kentucky CancerLink, along with 5 other sites in Kentucky, has partnered with Kentucky Public Health to provide access to free screening colonoscopies.

Eligibility guidelines include:

Being a Kentucky resident
Uninsured or those insured with high deductible plans
Individuals at or below 300% federal poverty guidelines ($37,470 individual yearly income)
Individuals at increased risk for colon cancer due to family history.
A positive FIT (fecal immunochemical test)

If you are in need of assistance, or have further questions about the program and eligibility, call Kentucky CancerLink at 859-309-1700, or submit an online request to have a KCL Patient Navigator contact you.

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!

Out and About

CLARK Philanthropy Fair

Vicki and Meredith attended a Philanthropy Fair at CLARK Material Handling Company.

It was a great day spreading the word about Kentucky CancerLink's mission and impact locally and across the state. We appreciate the invite and look forward to attending again next year!

Thanks for the support!

Owensboro Health Fair

Vicki traveled to Owensboro on July 23 to participate in a health education event at Owensboro Health. She was able to talk to attendees about screening opportunities as well as services that Kentucky CancerLink provides.