Kentucky Cancer Program - West

02/21/2026

Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer

Join Cancer and Careers' FREE conference focused on balancing work after a diagnosis!

Who: Patients, survivors, advocates, healthcare/HR professionals, caregivers, friends
When: FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH
Where: Online (dial-in option available)
Topics: Balancing treatment and work, disclosure considerations, managing side-effects, communicating your needs in the workplace, using AI in job search and more.
Time: 9 AM-3:30 PM CT
Features: Presentations, Q&A, community chat, real-time closed captioning, polls, CEs/PDCs
Registration: Required per individual: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/midwest-conference?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mwc2026

02/20/2026

We were honored to know and work with Ann Isom in the Pennyrile region. She was a kind and caring lady, and we will greatly miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email A major cheerleader for those fighting breast cancer in the Pennyrile region has passed away. Ann Isom, who was heavily involved with Hopkinsville’s Pink Ribbon Network, passed away on Wednesday

02/20/2026

Mobile Mammogram Screening

Friday, February 27 | 8:30 am-3:30 pm
St. John Paul II | 3539 Goldsmith Lane

Call 502-852-2282 to schedule an appointment.

02/20/2026

Kick Kentucky Cancer

FREE CLASSES EVERY TUESDAY | MARCH 3-MARCH 24 | 5:30-6:30 PM
Ohio County Cooperative Extension Office | 1337 Clay St. |Hartford, KY

Register by scanning the QR code or calling the Ohio County Cooperative Extension Office at 270-298-7441.

02/19/2026

Mobile Mammogram Screening

Tuesday, February 24 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Highview Baptist Church | 7711 Fegenbush Lane

Call 502-852-2282 to schedule an appointment.

02/19/2026

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

KCP's Dress in Blue resource kit is now available on our website and we look forward to helping you spread colon cancer awareness in your community!

Dress in Blue website link: https://kcp.louisville.edu/dress-blue

02/19/2026

Cancer Survivor Survey
If you are a cancer survivor, we are seeking your feedback to help shape an evidence-based program.

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf074UKM5HwFCwT1qtoFkPsb_jwOLtjOWKaJ-8vGl-zzrDx5Q/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawQCv_BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJsMFVzQUp1NmVLMkw0eEJyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrIpSBIdP5qk9xe5s2nACeWeM_kzJcHDTfn_A2igC3DqIYSxqRbEYZeETeWk_aem_G3od8o9qiaCzC8ra6EBADw

02/16/2026

Cancer Survivor Survey

If you are a cancer survivor, we are seeking your feedback to help shape an evidence-based program.

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf074UKM5HwFCwT1qtoFkPsb_jwOLtjOWKaJ-8vGl-zzrDx5Q/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawP__slleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJxTkFRZW00TGJGTDNzbWRHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhEySS9hbKYduKofu5QrVw1kTXTaeyBgrm1sxGHQ0VbnUvtaof27qNioG8sO_aem_l77tSEKidfnMMw-QFrPv2g

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day!

This Valentine’s Day, show your love in the most meaningful way.

Encourage the people you care about to schedule their cancer screenings — and don’t forget to schedule yours too. Taking care of yourself is an act of love.

02/13/2026

If you are a cancer survivor, please take a moment to complete this brief survey. Be sure to leave your contact information so we can invite you to future survivor events!

The survey will remain open through the end of February.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf074UKM5HwFC.../viewform

02/12/2026

In James’ memory, learn your risk and talk to your doctor about screening starting at 45 (or earlier if you’re at higher risk).

James Van Der Beek was someone so many of us grew up watching, but beyond the screen, he was a husband, a father of six, and a man who chose to face colorectal cancer with honesty and courage.

By sharing his diagnosis publicly, James helped shine a light on a disease that is too often overlooked, especially among younger adults. His openness gave other families permission to talk about the hard things, to ask questions, and to seek screening.

Our hearts are with his wife, his children, and everyone who loved him. We stand with them and with every family navigating colorectal cancer right now.

In James’ memory, learn your risk, talk to your doctor about screening starting at 45 (or earlier if you’re at higher risk), and support research through Project Cure CRC at colorectalcancer.org/cureCRC.

We honor his life, his legacy, and the love he leaves behind.

Photo Courtesy of Super Festivals.

02/12/2026

Share Love, Encourage Screenings!

Nothing says "I love you" like encouraging someone to take care of their health. Talk about screenings with the ones you love today!

To learn more visit: KDPHCancerinKy.ky.gov