The Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA), the outreach network of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all programs and services. It connects hospitals, physicians, and communities across Kansas and western Missouri with the cancer center’s expertise. Through this partnership, the alliance expands access to clinical trials, advanced treatments, continuing education, and supportive resources. Learn more about them here.
The KU Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the region. They are a nationally recognized comprehensive cancer center dedicated to advancing cancer care, research, and prevention. They provide cutting-edge treatment options, lead innovative clinical trials, and work to improve outcomes for patients across Kansas and the region. Learn more about them here.
American Cancer Society Kansas City
The American Cancer Society Kansas City works to save lives, celebrate survivors, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. They support patients and families through services like rides to treatment, lodging near hospitals, and a 24/7 helpline, while also funding cancer research and advocating for public health policies. Locally, they partner with communities, businesses, and volunteers across Kansas City to raise awareness, provide resources, and bring hope to those impacted by cancer. Learn more about them here.
The Prostate Network is a Kansas City–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting men and families affected by prostate cancer. Founded by survivors, the group provides education, peer-to-peer support, and advocacy to raise awareness about early detection and treatment options. Through support groups, community outreach, and partnerships with healthcare providers, the Prostate Network works to empower men to take charge of their health and to ensure no one faces prostate cancer alone. Learn more about them here.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society. In Kansas City and nationwide, ACS CAN works to influence public policy and lawmakers to improve cancer prevention, increase access to care, and fund life-saving research. They mobilize volunteers, cancer survivors, and advocates to push for stronger tobacco control, expanded screening programs, and affordable treatment. Learn more about them here.