American Cancer Society - Kansas City Office
Address
1100 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 842-7111
AKA:
High Plains Division
Description:
The American Cancer Society connects patients with programs and services that provide support and tangible services. Also provide transportation assistance, lodging and wigs.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 1, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1100 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone Numbers
Office Phone
(816) 842-7111
24/7 Toll Free
(800) 842-7144
TLC Direct
(800) 850-9445
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
NO LONGER AN ACS PROGRAM. UWGKC WILL KEEP RECORD ONLY FOR REPORTS. LP 9/1/2023
Geography Served
None
Description
Patient Resource Specialists access a specialized database to link patients to information, support and care options. They assist with the logistical, financial, emotional and physical challenges of cancer by expediting referrals, streamlining appointments, assisting with insurance or government assistance paperwork, identifying and facilitating access to financial services, organizing transportation, and arranging for social services.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
The Personal Health Manager (PHM) is a durable portfolio of reliable, medically-reviewed cancer information provided to newly diagnosed patients. It's available in 11 languages and filled with materials specific to a patient's cancer type as well as information on helpful local resources. The folio is divided into sections to help organize and keep track of information, insurance forms, bills, test results, appointments with multiple providers, complex treatment and medication schedules, and various other details associate with cancer treatment. No longer available as a physical item. All documents can be downloaded at cancer.org
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Patient with a cancer diagnosis
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call the Toll Free number or go online
Languages
Interpretation available, guide available in 12 languages
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Special Notes/Funding
DELETE - FALLS UNDER THE HOPE LODGE PROGRAM. UWGKC WILL KEEP RECORD ONLY FOR REPORTS. LP 9/1/2023
Geography Served
None
Description
The Road To Recovery program provides rides to patients who have no way to get to their cancer treatment. Subject to volunteer availability.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Patient with a cancer diagnosis.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
This program is available in select areas. Please call for information and to make an appointment
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Reach to Recovery is a one-to-one program in which trained volunteer breast cancer survivors give support, information, and mentorship to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Breast cancer patients
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call 800.227.2345 or visit cancer.org
Languages
Interpretation available
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Specialized information and referral provided for people with a cancer diagnosis or their family, friends, or caregivers. They provide answers to cancer-related questions at any time of day or night by telephone as well as through the website.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
Provide information, guidance, direct services and patient navigation for patients and caregivers.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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Description
American Cancer Society provides a catalog listing wigs, hairpieces, hats, swimwear, and breast forms.
Hours
M-F 8:30am-5pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Patient with a cancer diagnosis.
Fees
Free or reduced cost
Intake Procedure
Call 800-850-9445 or visit www.tlcdirect.org to order
Languages
N/A
Service Area
Kansas and Missouri
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Missouri
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