Matches are usually made within 24 hours, and the patient usually gets called by the volunteer within 24-48 hours. Request will be printed in Coping magazine. Native American training programs enable them to return to their community and start their own support groups. Lending library available. Also have support groups, educational programs, and weekend workshops.
Training is provided in Kansas City for locals, and by printed material for others.
They do not have support members in every cancer category. However, matches are made immediately over the phone, and a name is provided when there is an appropriate match. BACK 2000, Cancer Care, Inc.