The mission of Kentucky CancerLink is to reduce barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. We strive to be a link to hope for Kentuckians and make a meaningful impact on cancer incidence and mortality. Our current programs are designated for Kentucky residents ages 18 and older.
The mission of Kentucky CancerLink is to reduce barriers to screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. We strive to be a link to hope for Kentuckians and make a meaningful impact on cancer incidence and mortality. Our current programs are designated for Kentucky residents ages 18 and older.
Vicki Blevins-Booth founded Kentucky CancerLink, formerly Kentucky Pink Connection, in 2008 after being inspired by Dr. Harold P. Freeman, who is widely considered to be the pioneer of patient navigation. His vision for incorporating patient navigation in oncology has been known to address disparities in access to timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Kentucky CancerLink’s initial funding was provided to exclusively support breast cancer patients but in 2014, Kentucky CancerLink board members voted to expand the mission to all cancer types.
Vicki Blevins-Booth founded Kentucky CancerLink, formerly Kentucky Pink Connection, in 2008 after being inspired Dr. Harold P. Freeman, who is widely considered to be the pioneer of patient navigation. His vision for incorporating patient navigation in oncology has been known to address disparities in access to timely screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Kentucky CancerLink’s initial funding was provided to exclusively support breast cancer patients but in 2014, Kentucky CancerLink board members voted to expand the mission to all cancer types.
Our incredible staff works tirelessly to help be a link of hope for those impacted by cancer.
Many of our staff are Certified Patient Navigators and/or Certified Community Health Workers.
