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Our Membership with the Midwest Cancer Alliance
We know that cancer patients benefit from teamwork. That’s why we’ve joined the Midwest
Cancer Alliance (MCA), an organization that brings together patient care, research and support
professionals throughout Kansas and western Missouri. Our ultimate goal is to provide our
cancer patients with more options, closer to home.
As a Community Partner, the MCA improves access to continuing professional education,
patient education, networking and outreach opportunities.
What is the MCA?
The MCA is a membership-based organization created by The University of Kansas Cancer
Center that links member hospitals, physician groups, cancer support and advocacy
organizations, industry and government throughout Kansas and western Missouri. Its purpose is
to provide strong support to community oncologists and cancer care professionals. Its goal is to
advance the quality and reach of cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and survivorship
in the Heartland.
Cancer continues to take a significant toll on the lives of patients, as well as their families and
friends. The MCA builds on the strengths of cancer professionals in the region to find the best
resources. As part of this organization, we are teaming with other cancer care leaders to ensure
patients receive the best options to heal.
Membership Benefits
Advanced care for our patients
Our MCA membership helps us provide patients with access to a number of cancer resources.
Oncologists affiliated with MCA can efficiently share information to help diagnose and treat
patients, which adds our knowledge of cancer and advances our highest standards of care.
Patients at MCA-affiliated hospitals and physician practices have access to comprehensive
cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis and care information, along with other health resources.
Our patients can receive second opinion and consultation services via televideo with oncologists
at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
Through a collaborative partnership with The University of Kansas Cancer Center, patients for
whom standard therapies have failed can receive access to state-of-the-art clinical trials.
Collaboration among cancer professionals
MCA members share information and best practices for the benefit of patients in the region. Our
cancer care professionals have access to member networking events and conferences, continuing
medical and nursing credits and members-only web resources.
As a member, we also have access to detailed information on The University of Kansas Cancer
Center’s investigator-initiated and cooperative group clinical trials. This teamwork benefits
cancer patients in Kansas and western Missouri and establishes our region as one of the nation’s
leaders in cancer care, research and treatment.
Our Community Partner membership also allows us to share valuable resources with a host of
other regional cancer care leaders and to be part of a team dedicated to finding answers.
Advantages to our community
The benefits of our membership extend well beyond our patient population, offering numerous
advantages to our entire community. Advances in cancer care and therapies close to home help
us to attract and retain top physicians, nurses and staff in rural areas. These advances create and
maintain jobs, and they spur related economic development.
About MCA
The MCA was built to serve its members and to enhance their ability to deliver advanced cancer
care to patients in the Heartland region.
To learn more, visit www.midwestcanceralliance.org.