Local Resources

Mammograms:
Due to the increased use of mammography, most women in the United States are diagnosed at the very early stages of breast cancer, before symptoms appear. Mammography screening can allow doctors to diagnose breast cancers before they may be discovered during a physical exam of the breast – before a lump has formed.

The average size of a lump found by a first mammogram is comparable to a dime. The average size of a lump found by accident is comparable to a half dollar.  

Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends that you Get Screened!
• Ask your doctor which screening tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk
• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
• Have a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40
For a list of screening centers near you, visit here.

Financial Hardships:
  Screenings
Financial hardships should not stop you from being screened. If you are a resident of Kansas or Missouri, there may be help.  Both Kansas and Missouri have a National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program which assists in paying for screening and diagnostic services if needed.

If you live in Kansas contact: Early Detection Works at 785- 296-1207.
If you live in Missouri contact: Show Me Healthy Women at 573-522-2845.

Early Detection Works and Show Me Healthy Women have age, income, and insurance eligibility guidelines. To find out if you qualify for these programs, please call the numbers above. These programs work with providers throughout the state to assist with the screenings.

What If I don’t qualify for a National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program?
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Greater Kansas City funds mammography screening throughout our service area. If you do not qualify for a National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, you may be eligible for other services:

Mobile Mammography:
Through a grant funded b Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Kansas City, Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute’s Transportable Mammography Unit provides 1500 mammograms per grant year to women who are uninsured or underinsured in the greater metropolitan area. To see if you are eligible for a mobile mammogram, visit here.

Click here to download a list of the 2011-2012 dates and locations of the Transportable Mammography Units available to our 17 county area.

Please note: The times of each outing below are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Dates and locations are subject to change.  Please contact the agency listed prior to arrival to see if you qualify. Each agency will schedule their own participants based on qualification and spaces available.

Additional Screening Options:
For more screening options, please review our current grant recipients. Many offer free or low cost screening through a Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Kansas City grant.


Financial and Prescription Assistance in Greater Kansas City:

Kansas
Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPARxKS) is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Missouri
Missouri Rx Plan is Missouri's State Pharmacy Assistance Program. MoRx was created by the 93rd General Assembly to provide prescription drug assistance to Missourian's in need by coordinating benefits with Medicare's (Part D) Prescription Drug Program.

Kansas City Region
Greater Kansas City Cover the Uninsured Coalition created the Health Resource website to help you find the care you need for yourself and your family.

Survivors - National financial resources for people living with breast cancer

Local Breast Cancer Support Groups:
(Support groups are listed alphabetically by city.)

Baldwin, MO
The Light Center, Robin Goff, 785-255-4583 for healing touch services.  Please call for appointment.

Columbia, MO
Mid-Missouri Breast Cancer Awareness Group, Kathy Windmoeller, 573-443-0622 or email k.windmoeller@mchsi.com. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Grandview, MO
Grandview Support Group, Jan Martinett, 816-761-3937. St. Matthew Presbyterian Church, 6601 E. 129th St Grandview, MO. 64030. Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:30 am.

Independence, MO
Time to Talk (East Jackson County), Andrea Kleinhagan, 816-350-8881. Cancer Action, 4010 South Lynn Court, Independence, MO 64055. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 3:00 pm.
Yoga for Cancer Recovery, Andrea Kleinhagan, 816-350-8881. Yoga class with support group immediately following yoga, Cancer Action, 4010 South Lynn Court, Independence, MO 64055. Meets every Friday morning.

Kansas City, KS
Breast Cancer Support Group, 913-596-3740. Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112.
Cancer Action Hispanic Women’s Support Group, Cheryl Fousek, 913-321-8880.  1831 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS 66102. Open Mondays and Thursdays only.

Kansas City, MO
African American Women's Breast Cancer Support Group, Amy Drewatt, 816- 943-6465. Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (except July and August).
Nu Voice Club, 913-432-3277. American Cancer Society, 1120 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO,
St. Joseph’s Breast Cancer Survivor Support Group, Mary Williams, 816-943-2281, 1000 Carondelet Dr., Kansas City, MO  64114. Meets the 1st Thursday of every other month at 5:00pm.
St. Joseph's Look Good Feel Better, Mary Williams, 816-668-9503. 1000 Carondelet Dr., Kansas City, MO  64114. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1 pm-3 pm.
St. Luke's Breast Cancer Support Group, 816-932-6220. 5844 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO  64156. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 pm
St. Luke's - H.U.G.S. Breast Cancer Support Group, 816-880-6727. 5844 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO  64154,
St. Peregrine Cancer Support Group, 7207 Highway 9, Kansas City, MO.

Leavenworth, KS
Cancer Support Group, 931-758-6166. St. John's Hospital, 3500 S. 4th St., Leavenworth, K,

Lee's Summit, MO
St. Luke's East Breast Cancer Support Group, 816-347-5028. 100 N.E. St Luke's Blvd, Lee's Summit, MO. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month @ 6:00-7:00pm

Liberty, MO
Women of Hope, 816-781-5959 or 816-454-1453. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

Louisburg, KS
Miami County Cancer Support Group, 913-837-2148, 3449 W. 295th St. Louisburg, KS  66053. 

Merriam, KS
Breast Cancer Support Group (African American Women), 913- 432-3277. 6700 Antioch, Suite 100, Merriam, KS. Please call for locations and times.
Breast Cancer Support Group, 913-789-3269 or 913-674-2498.  Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 9100 West 74th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66204. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Reach to Recovery, 800-227-2345 or 913-747-6021. 6700 Antioch, Ste 100, Merriam, KS  66204.

North Kansas City, MO
Breast Cancer Support Group, (816) 691-5197. North Kansas City Hospital, 2800 Clay Edwards Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116-3220. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 5:00 – 6:30 pm (except July and January).
The "COOL" Group, 816-691-5197. North Kansas City Hospital, 2800 Clay Edward Dr, North Kansas City, MO  64116. Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Survivorship Center, 816-691-5197. North Kansas City Hospital, 2800 Clay Edward Dr, North Kansas City, MO  64116.

Olathe, KS
Olathe Medical Center Cancer Support Group, 913-393-8230 20805 W. 151st Dr. Bldg 2, Olathe, KS, 66061. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 7:00-8:30 pm.
Olathe Medical Center Look Good Feel Better, 913-393-8230. 20333 W 151st Dr. Bldg 2, Suite 301, Olathe, KS  66061. Call for appointments
Olathe Medical Center Lymphedema Support Group., 20333 W 151st Dr. Bldg 2, Suite 301, Olathe, KS  66061, 913-791-4325  Will meet October 14 in the R.R. Osborne Room at Olathe Medical Center.

Overland Park, KS
Breast Cancer Support Group, 913-438-8000. Integrated Therapy Concepts Treatment Center, 6801 West 107th, Overland Park, KS  66212. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Cancer Action (Johnson County), 913-642-8885. 10520 Barkley, Overland Park, KS 66212.
Concepts in Recovery-Integrative Therapy Concepts, 6801 West 107th, Overland Park, KS  66212,  913-438-8000
Kansas City Cancer Center Survivorship Care Program, Seven Levels of Healing, 816-584-4832. 12200 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS  66210., Meets Wednesdays 2-4 pm
Menorah Medical Center Clearing The Fog for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, 913-498-7742. 5721 W. 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209. Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1-2 pm.
Young Survivors Group, 913-438-8000. Therapy Concept Treatment Center, 6801 West 107th, Overland Park, KS  66212. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
YSC Connections Monthly Networking Group, 10520 Barkley, Overland Park, KS  66212, 913-642-4972,  Meets the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30-8:00PM
Life in Focus, 913-205-5812. PO Box 12854, Overland Park, KS  66262, ,
Moving into Wellness, 913-642-8885. Cancer Action, 10520 Barkley, Overland Park, KS  66212. Register for free class. Class meets every Thursday from 10:30-11:45am, and includes exercise class followed by support group.

Prairie Village, KS
All Faith Spiritual Cancer Support Group, 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Cancer Support Group, Whitney Ide. 913-438-8000. Integrative Therapy Concepts, 5000 W 95th St, Ste 100, Prairie Village, KS  66207
Lymphedema Support Group, Whitney Ide, 913-438-8000. Integrative Therapy Concepts, 5000 W 95th St, Ste 100, Prairie Village, KS  66207 
Village Presbyterian Church, 913-262-4200. 6641 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS  66208. Meets on the 4th Tuesday every month 6:30-8pm.

Raytown, MO
Breast Cancer Survivor and Children's Support groups, (Pittman Road Church of God), 4700 Pittman Road, Kansas City, MO 64133. 816-356-1229

Richmond, MO
Ray County Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer Support Group, 816-470-5432. 904 Wollard Blvd., Richmond, MO  64085. Call for appointment.

Shawnee, KS
Chronic Illness and Cancer Support Group, 913-631-7357. Good Shepherd Church, 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66216.

Warrensburg, MO
Breast Cancer Support Group, 660-747-2500 ext 2300. Western Missouri Medical Center, 403 Burkarth Road, Warrensburg, MO. Meets last Thursday of the month 7-9pm. Call Terri Myer for information.

Post Surgical Undergarments
clair de lune, 5053 W. 119th, Leawood, KS, 66209

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