Kansas City survivors work to get cancer patients the community and support they really need

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Gilda’s Club Kansas City Gilda’s Club Kansas City hosts the Team Evelyn Holiday Party for children with a cancer diagnosis and their families.

An estimated 39% of people will develop cancer, but finding the personalized support a patient needs outside of doctor’s appointments can be a challenge.

When Liz Benditt first began her long journey with cancer — which includes six diagnoses in 10 years — she was surrounded by friends and family.

“People were giving me lasagnas and pink T-shirts, and ‘My Tatas Tried to Kill Me’ hats,” Benditt said. “This is so well meaning, but really what I need is, like, an ice pack that won’t leak through my clothes.”…

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