Educational programs and early
detection opportunities are a key component of
the services we provide as we seek to promote
the overall health and well-being of the
residents of Northwest Arkansas. Hope Cancer
Resources offers programs to increase awareness
of high-risk behaviors, early warning signs,
symptoms, available treatments and support
services.
In addition, Hope Cancer Resources provides
cancer screenings, and hereditary risk
assessments free of charge in order to promote
early detection, offering a better chance for a
cure. Hope Cancer Resources has benefited from
grants from the Cancer Challenge and the Ozark
Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in
support of these educational and screening
programs.
Cancer Prevention
Education
Hope Cancer Resources employs a
Certified Education Specialist who
provides free cancer prevention
education to schools, churches,
businesses and civic organizations in
Northwest Arkansas. Prevention education
includes breast self-examination
instruction, tobacco cessation
education, skin wellness education and
informational seminars on the basics of
cancer.
For more information or to set up a
cancer education seminar, contact Sandy
Prince at 479-361-5847 or email
sandy.prince@hopecancerresources.org
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Sandy Prince,
MS, CHES |
Northwest Arkansas Cancer Registry
The primary goal of the Cancer Registry is to
improve care to cancer patients. Cancer Registry
data are used to identify populations at
increased risk of cancer, investigate public
concerns of suspected excesses of cancer due to
environmental or other factors, and monitor
trends in cancer incidence and mortality so that
appropriate and timely interventions are
undertaken. The NWA Cancer Registry is the
largest regional cancer registry in the state of
Arkansas.
For more information on this service, contact
Pat Overton at 479-361-5847 or
pat.overton@hopecancerresources.org
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Pat Overton,
RHIA, CTR |
| Save-A-Life Cancer Screening
Program The Save-A-Life program
provides free cancer screenings for breast,
cervical, colorectal, prostate and skin cancers
for those with a financial need who are
uninsured or under-insured. Our Certified
Patient Navigator coordinates this program and
provides assistance through the screening
process.
For more information on cancer screenings
offered by Hope Cancer Resources, contact Chuck
Parker at 479-361-5847 or
chuck.parker@hopecancerresources.org
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Hereditary Risk Assessment
Consultation is available
with our Cancer Education Specialist to discuss
hereditary risk factors for pertinent cancers.
Breast Cancer – the
American Society of Clinical Oncology
recommends that anyone with early onset of
breast cancer (before the age of 50) have a
BRCA analysis. Hope Cancer Resources
provides access to breast cancer genetic
testing for those who are uninsured or
under-insured. The program is supported by
the Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for
the Cure.
Colorectal Cancer –
anyone with a personal or family history of:
• Colorectal cancer
prior to age 50, or
• Endometrial (uterine) cancer prior to
age 50, or
• 5 or more colorectal polyps (growths),
diagnosed over one or more exams, OR
• More than one related cancer* in an
individual or family.
*colorectal, endometrial
(uterine), gastric (stomach) and ovarian)
The risk assessment consultation is provided
by Hope Cancer Resources at no cost.
For more information or to set
up a personal and confidential appointment,
contact Sandy Prince at 479-361-5847 or
sandy.prince@hopecancerresources.org
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