Causes: Breast Cancer, Cancer

Mission: Cancer action is dedicated to reducing distress and improving the lives of cancer patients in the kansas city area through programs and services designed to meet the physical, emotional, financial, and social needs of cancer patients and the families.

Programs: Patient services program: a diagnosis of cancer can bring many challenges to a person's life and those who care for them. Cancer action's patient services program provides direct services, financial assistance, education and emotional support, and wellness and survivorship programs to individuals facing the many challenges cancer brings to those who live in the greater kansas city area. During 2017, over 2,500 cancer patients received much needed support to relieve distress and improve their quality of life. Many of cancer action services are not only life-improving, but life-saving to those who are most in need in our community. Programs and services are offered to any person through every stage of their cancer experience.

community education program: provides education to the general public on prevention, early detection and ways to reduce a person's risk of cancer. Education is provided through various methods including health fairs, presentation, written materials, and through the agency's resource libraries. Cancer action is out in every area of kansas city providing life-saving prevention information, with an emphasis on underserved populations.

volunteer program: the volunteer program recruits, trains, and manages the hundreds of volunteers who help offer support, comfort, and care to the agency's clients. This program supports the efforts of 450 individuals who gave over 50,000 hours of service, sharing their time and talents to improve the lives of those with cancer in their community.