Please consider Kentucky CancerLink as you prepare

for end of year giving!

Planning on purchasing gift cards for friends & family this holiday season?

When you purchase through the link below, a portion of the proceeds benefit KY CancerLink. Click here to shop over 200 different gift card options available through RaiseRight.

Click on the links below for general information, risk factors, and more.

Click here for pancreatic cancer information

Click here for stomach cancer information

Click here for carcinoid cancer information

Click here for lung cancer information

Click here for caregiver resources including access to the ACS

Caregiver Resource Guide

Click here for a virtual tour of our KCL office!

The Kentucky Cancer Action Plan has just been released providing great framework for how to get the job done to increase health equity and reduce incidence and mortality in the Commonwealth. Partners came together on October 24th to discuss ideas and find ways to combine efforts to be more effective. To view the Kentucky Cancer Action Plan, click here.

Melissa had the opportunity to share information about breast cancer screening resources on the WKYT mid-morning show for breast cancer awareness month.

Click here to watch the segment

Melissa was in Pikeville on October 5th for the Paint Pikeville Pink event to support Kentucky CancerLink. It was an amazing event hosted by the Pike County Health Department with inspiring & heartfelt stories from those in attendance.

Melanie attended the 2nd annual Breast Cancer Awareness Community Resource Fair in Olive Hill on October 8th. It was a fun educational event.

Melanie was in Versailles on October 10th for the Healthy Aging Summit. She couldn’t resist a spooky photo op with “Healthy Hazel” from the Woodford County Health Department.

Melanie was in Calvert City on October 12th for the Carol Capps Pink Walk to honor & remember those affected by breast cancer. Thank you to the Calvert City community for your continued support of our mission.

Melissa was at RJ Corman on October 12th to support the 9th Annual Yes, Mamm! Yes, Cerv! 5K! We are thankful for the partnership with CHI Saint Joseph Health as we are the navigation organization for the program to get women connected with free breast and cervical screenings!

On October 19th, Melissa attended Mamm's Day Out, a free Saturday mammogram screening event at UK HealthCare's Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We partner with Ky Cancer Program East for this event where we screened 14 women!

Melanie attended Baptist Health Lexington's breast cancer awareness walk, at the new Hamburg location, on October 19. The weather was brisk but sunny and it was a fun event and a great day to raise awareness of breast cancer.

Melissa attended the grand opening for Daydream Farm Catering &Charcuterie on October 20th. We are so thankful KY CancerLink was chosen as the organization to support with a portion of ticket sales. Owner, Larissa is a 10-year breast cancer survivor that has followed her dreams to make this business a reality. Be sure to follow her page for updates.

Melissa attended the Health and Welfare committee meeting on October 23rd where presentations to the legislature took place regarding the Kentucky Colon Cancer Screening and Prevention Program and the Kentucky Lung Cancer Screening Program. KCL is proud to be the navigation partner for both connecting uninsured and underinsured Kentuckians to colon and lung screenings

Melanie attended Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center's Fall festival on October 24th at Reid's Orchard in Owensboro. It was a wonderful event and a fun way to provide education & resources to our communities and partners.

Melanie was in Flemingsburg on October 30th, with our KY Cancer Program East partners, attending a health & wellness event at Fleming-Mason Energy Cooperative to offer education, resources, & support for cancer prevention & for those facing a cancer diagnosis.

Did you know we have an Amazon wish list?

One of our greatest needs is $25 Visa gift cards we use to send to cancer patients to help them travel to and from treatment appointments.

Amazon gift cards, in any amount, help us purchase nutritional supplements, durable medical equipment, and other items to help patients who are experiencing a cancer diagnosis.

Click here to shop our Amazon wish list

Cranberry Turkey Sliders

This is a delicious way to repurpose those Thanksgiving dinner leftovers, (if you have any.)

If I'm being honest, I'll eat just about anything if it's prepared on a delicious Hawaiian roll.

There are so many variations for this recipe, and this is definitely a favorite.

Click here for recipe!

Toasted Orzo Chicken Soup

Soup season is upon us and this recipe is cozy comfort in a bowl with so much flavor.

The sweet chili oil adds a touch of warmth and spice & the ingredients can be easily swapped to suit your taste or dietary preferences.

This recipe would be a great option for meal prepping and freezes well too & if you have leftover turkey, you can sub turkey for chicken.

Click here for recipe!

Pumpkin Pie Cake

If you're looking for a delicious pumpkin dessert to serve this holiday season, look no further.

This recipe comes together easily by dumping a few ingredients in a pan and turns into the most delicious treat. Add a dollop of whipped cream and prepare to be delighted!

Click here for recipe!

Share your ideas and resources! Do you know of something that might be useful to the cancer community? Let us know, and we may share it in future publications.

Email Melanie Hunter at melanieh@kycancerlink.org