© 2026 WEKU
NPR for Central and Eastern Kentucky
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Thank you to everyone who has supported WEKU and our 1850 campaign! We are now just 5 away from reaching this goal of 1850 new supporters donating at least $10 a month. Existing supporters can help by increasing their monthly support by $10, and that will count towards the goal. Click here to join the campaign!

Cancer in the Commonwealth on Eastern Standard

Recent statistics show Kentucky is still a leader, if not THE leader, in cancer deaths among states in the U.S. On this week's show, we'll discuss this unhappy distinction as well as treatment and survival options.

Guests:Thomas C. Tucker, PhD, MPH, Associate Director for Cancer Prevention and Control Markey Cancer Center and Associate Professor Department of Epidemiology College of Public Health University of KentuckyJudy Kasey Houlette, MA, Executive Director, Friend for Life Cancer Support Network;  Patsy Catlett. 16 year lung cancer survivor and Friend for Life volunteer.

Here is contact info for Friend for Life Cancer Support Network, as promised during the program.

Website: www.friend4life.org

Telephone: 502-893-0643
Toll-free: 866-friend4 (866-374-3634)

Email: judy@friend4life.org

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.
Related Content