Local Resources For Breast Cancer
A resource is a source of supply, support or aid. These nonprofit resources offer services that might be of interest to you on your cancer journey and are either based in Kansas City or have a presence here.
Angel Flight Central
Do you need to get to medical appointments or a clinical trial far away? Are you immunocompromised and unable to fly commercially? Angel Flight Central provides unlimited FREE flights for medical treatment or other compassionate ...
Bra Couture KC
We raise funds for underinsured and uninsured men and women cancer patients in the greater Kansas City area. Many of our centers are physically located within local hospitals. BCKC funds provide cancer care items such as prescriptions, transportation ...
Cancer Action
Cancer Action is dedicated to reducing distress and promoting the well-being for those living with, through and beyond cancer in the 6-County, Kansas City area. The agency currently has two offices: the Kansas office is located ...
Gateway to Hope
Gateway to Hope‘s mission is to champion change by removing barriers to affordable, timely, quality breast healthcare and empowering people to live full and healthy lives. We believe no one should have to choose between ...
Genetic Screening
If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for free genetic testing. KC CARE Health Center and JUNTOS offer a program to assess your risk of an inherited cancer syndrome at no cost ...
Gilda’s Club
Gilda's Club Kansas City provides educational workshops, healthy lifestyle classes, counseling and support groups, and resource referral services to cancer patients, their caregivers, and their families. We welcome anyone from any health system and any ...
Kansas City Healing Project
The Kansas City Healing Project has been assisting cancer patients since 2005 by utilizing energy healing services to assist in reducing pain, anxiety, fatigue and depression. Energy healing is a natural process of assisting clients ...
Lasagna Love
Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit and grassroots movement that aims to positively impact communities by connecting neighbors through gestures of kindness and support. We aim not only to help address the incredible rise in ...
Living in Abundance
Living in Abundance is dedicated to providing Abundant Pocket Hoodies to breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomies who request them. These hoodies feature pockets designed to conceal tubes and drains, preventing them from pulling on the ...
Male Breast Cancer Happens
We are on a continued mission to build awareness through the wisdom and experiences of survivors. We want people to be informed. Breast cancer does not discriminate, and we want everyone to know 'Men Have ...
Mind Over Cancer Foundation
The Mind Over Cancer Foundation is here to provide financial support for mental health services for those affected by cancer. The mental toll that individuals experience during their journey can be too much to endure. A ...
Patient Family Partners
We bridge the communication gap between health care providers, patients and families. We attend medical appointments and provide a written summary of diagnosis, future medical plans and answers to questions. We aim to help patients and their ...
Peace Out Cancer Chair
Peace Out Cancer Chair provides a recliner/lift chair, free of charge, for breast cancer patients to use as they recover from surgery. The chair is loaned out for 3-4 weeks, so the recipient is able ...
Turning Point
Turning Point offers classes, programs and tools that empower and inspire people affected by chronic or serious illness and their loved ones. We offer over 90 programs (both virtually and in-person) within a two-month period ...