Masonic Cancer Alliance

12/30/2025

Did you know that drinking alcohol - any amount - may increase your risk of certain kinds of cancer? Learn more about alcohol and cancer risk: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-factors/alcohol.html

12/24/2025

The Masonic Cancer Alliance will be closed for winter break from Thursday, December 25th through Thursday, January 1st. We look forward to connecting with you again in 2026! Have a safe and happy start to the new year!

12/17/2025

Thank you to Landscaping Services at the University of Kansas Medical Center for welcoming MCA team members and giving us the opportunity to help create beautiful seasonal planters for around campus. What a festive and fun way to spend part of an afternoon!

12/16/2025

Congratulations to Trice Watts, CEO/CFO of MCA member site Greeley County Health Services, on this recognition!

GCHS is so proud of a well-earned accolade to our CEO/CFO, Trice Watts! He was recognized as one of 50 Kansans to Know by Ingrams Magazine, in addition to Dr. Robert Moser, also a native Tribune resident. Congratulations, Trice! We are very fortunate to have you leading our organization into the future! Check out the full article here: https://ingrams.com/article/2025-50-kansans-you-should-know/

12/15/2025

Did you know that colorectal cancer screening is recommended beginning at age 45? The guidelines once recommended starting screenings at age 50, but that changed in recent years. Talk to a healthcare provider about what screenings you might need.

Click the link to learn more: https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal/patient/colorectal-screening-pdq

12/12/2025

Want to learn more about clinical trials? Wondering whether one might be right for you or a loved one? The University of Kansas Cancer Center has a lot of helpful information and resources on their website about clinical trials, including information about a trial finder app. Learn more: https://www.kucancercenter.org/cancer-clinical-trials

12/11/2025

We all know that it's not always easy to eat healthy. And it can be especially challenging during the holidays.

But we also know how important healthy eating is, in particular, for cancer prevention or when you've been diagnosed with cancer. So check out the link below for tips from Cancer Lifeline on how to eat healthy through the holidays.

https://cancerlifeline.org/eating-healthfully-through-the-holidays-by-ami-karnosh-msc-nutrition/

12/04/2025

Did you know that exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer? Radon is a naturally-occurring, colorless, odorless gas that can enter homes and buildings through cracks in the foundation. Testing your home is easy, inexpensive, and takes about four days. Most extension offices in Kansas offer kits for Kansas residents for about $10.

Learn more about testing your home by visiting the Kansas Radon Program website: https://www.kansasradonprogram.org/Testing-in-Kansas

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving Day, we pause to reflect on gratitude and the connections that bring meaning to our lives. And we recognize this time of year holds different meanings for different communities.

We hope today and the days ahead offer you moments of peace, rest, and connection.

11/26/2025

Today's message of gratitude goes to our PIVOT patient research advocates!

We are deeply grateful for the time, expertise, and passion you bring to the PIVOT program. Your voices help ensure that research is truly patient-centered. By sharing your lived experiences and perspectives, you help shape studies that matter and make a real impact on the lives of patients and families. Your commitment to collaboration and advocacy is inspiring. Thank you for being partners in progress and champions for meaningful change in cancer research.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center
*𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘗𝘐𝘝𝘖𝘛 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥.*

11/25/2025

Today's message of gratitude offers a big 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to our KU Cancer Center-MCA Community Advisory Board members! We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, insight, and passion each of you brings to our mission. Your voices help guide our work, strengthen our connections, and ensure we remain focused on what truly matters... serving our community with excellence and care.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center
*𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘊𝘈𝘉 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥.*