However, with the support of his wife, and a group of physicians that believed his cancer could be beaten, Richard began a two year battle against the disease. As a result of this struggle and ultimate victory, Richard and Annette are now devoting their lives to helping others with cancer fight for a chance to live. Although the Bloch Cancer Foundation was originally established in Kansas City, Missouri the foundation now offers help to any individual who is fighting cancer, regardless of geographic location. The philosophy of the Bloch Cancer Foundation is that a diagnosis of cancer is not necessarily synonymous with death. In fact, cancer is the most curable of all chronic diseases, and there are treatments available for every type of cancer.
Time is considered to be one of the most important factors in the fight against cancer.
Treatment must be promptly provided with careful consideration of the treatment selected, because there is often no second chance. The ultimate goal of the foundation is to help people with cancer have the best chance of beating it as easily as possible. Sources of Funding Funding for the Bloch Cancer Foundation is provided through donations. The Cancer Hotline consists of a group of individuals who have had cancer who are available to talk with newly diagnosed cancer patients. Medical advice is not given.