Arkansas Cancer Coalition studies statewide incidence of cancers of all types and provides workshops and grant-funding to help increase cancer survival rates. They have a very helpful booklet to help newly diagnosed patients stay organized and informed (Printable Booklet).
CARTI is known for not only treating patients' cancer but also providing financial and psychosocial services, such as massage therapy and weekend retreats, for patients and their families (CARTI Services).
UAMS has a new cancer institute which offers clinical trials alongside standard treatment (Clinical Trials at UAMS).
National Resources
American Brain Tumor Association provides extensive diagnosis and treatment information to patients and caregivers and funds brain cancer research. They have a patient resource hotline and user-friendly website (ABTA).
Mission 4 Maureen provides grants to help offset medical bills and other financial hardships incurred during brain cancer treatment. They have awarded grants in all 50 states (Financial Assistance Application).
Camp Kesem offers weeklong Summer camps and other programs throughout the year for children of cancer patients (Camp Registration).
