Community Resources During Cancer
Access to resources can bring peace of mind during a difficult time. These resources can help answer questions about financial issues, where to find supplies, and how to get the emotional support you or your family may need.
NKCH Cancer Support
Breast Cancer Support Group
1st Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.
816.691.5195
Community Health events to support people with cancer.
Gilda's Club Kansas City
Gilda's Club is a free community that provides support and education to those impacted by cancer, which includes your family and friends.
Local
- Community Resources - information for uninsured patients, DPOA, community-based resources for senior services, mental health, Meals on Wheels, financial assistance. transportation assistance and more.
- Cancer Action - this organization offers a variety of support services dedicated to reducing distress and promoting wellbeing for those at all stages of their cancer journey. Two locations: Independence and Overland Park.
- Cleaning For a Reason
Online
- NKCH Community Education - classes to support people with cancer, their families & caregivers.
- NKCH Cancer Care Videos
- American Cancer Society 800.277.2345
- Astro.org
- CancerCare.org
- Cancer.net
- Chemocare
- FacingOurRisk.org
- Foundation for Women's Cancer
- Free to Breathe
- Health Insurance
- Informed DNA
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- LungCancer.org
- National Cancer Institute
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- Oncolink.com
- TheBreastCancerSite.com
- This is Living With Cancer
Book List
- Triage Cancer Book List (PDF)
- Widowed Parent
- My Dad Has Cancer, ages 4-8
- My Dad is a Cancer Fighting Hero, ages 3-6
- Our Dad is Getting Better, ages 4-8 *also Our Mom is Getting Better version
- The Year My Dad Went Bald: A Tale of Cancer, Chemo, and Dealing with a Cold Head
- BK's Mommy Has Breast Cancer, ages 2-12
- Mama's Afro is a Soldier Too: Mom's Cancer Diagnosis Explained, ages 4-8
- Mommy Has Cancer: What I Learned About Cancer and How I Helped My Mommy
- Mommy is a Cancer Warrior
- The Monster in Mummy: De-Monstify Cancer for Children