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 Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group
1st Tuesday, 5-6:30 p.m.
816.691.5195
Thyroid Cancer Support
2nd Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.
816.691.3601
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
- Gilda's Club Kansas City
- TurningPointkc.org
Online
- American Cancer Society
Cancer Helpline: 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