Kickin' Cancer
Empowering individuals to thrive in their cancer journey, through support and education in Salem, Oregon and the surrounding areas. Request Cancer SupportMake an ImpactKickin’ Cancer provides support, education, and resources for cancer patients, survivors, and families in Salem and the Willamette Valley. Join our community for cancer support today.
When you're asking yourself...
Where do I start with cancer treatment support?
What about financial assistance for people with cancer?
Where can I get plugged into the community for cancer support in Salem?
I'm healthy... how can I support cancer patients?
Are there any cancer prevention tips?
Where can I find events to uplift those fighting cancer?
A New Way of Thinking: LIFESTYLE can keep cancer in check.
“LIFESTYLE can keep cancer in check.”
(Lorenzo Cohen, Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Our Vision:
Kickin’ Cancer vision is to reduce new cases of cancer by 50% through educating people about living an anti-cancer living and supporting families emotionally and financially. Browse through our library of Oregon cancer resources to get inspired and learn how you can take control of your life and health.


Community and Support
You Are Not Alone
Discover Kickin’ Cancer’s support programs, educational workshops, and community events for cancer patients and families in Salem, Oregon. We have a community network ready to rally together for you—with you. Bring a friend along with you or share Kickin’ Cancer with someone you know who needs encouragement as they begin their cancer journey.
Why We Believe Kickin' Cancer Matters
New Cases Continue to Rise

“New cases of cancer continue to rise. Based on current models, 1 in 3 American Women and 1 in 2 American men will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime… in the next two decades.”
~Lorenzo Cohen PHD.
AntiCancer Living
Join Kickin' Cancer in our mission to support those affected by cancer.
Whether you want to volunteer with cancer patients in Salem, participate in our Pathways programs, or donate to cancer support services, your involvement can make a significant impact. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need of cancer assistance.
What You Can Do NOW for Anti-Cancer Living
Explore our educational materials to stay informed, inspired, and empowered in the fight against cancer
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
Join KSLM and Kickin’ Cancer in bringing awareness to our community network. Baron and Amanda will share cancer survivor stories of local families that have encountered, fought, and overcome the heartache that is caused by cancer. Listen on your favorite streaming platform or watch the show.
Explore Cancer Resources
Our cancer resources include recommended books, community network deals, financial resources, healthy eating tips, movement, rest, stress management, support, and cancer education workshop recordings.
Sharing Cancer Survivor Stories
Read inspiring stories from cancer survivors and learn about their journeys, struggles, and triumphs. Our stories page is dedicated to sharing the experiences of those who have faced cancer head-on.
Can’t Steal My JOY
In early 2019, I found a lump in my left breast. I panicked. It came out of nowhere. I quickly made an appointment and within a week I was getting a mammogram. My mammogram came back clear, but because there was an obvious lump I was referred to have an ultrasound. I...
No Cake Walk
My sister Holly was diagnosed with HER 2 positive breast cancer in August 2022, at the age of 64. This aggressive cancer requires a course of chemotherapy, followed by a lumpectomy, then radiation. She also started Herceptin with her first chemo infusion. This form...
Remembering Family
We never thought our family tree carried any cancer gene. Yes, our father had cancer when he passed away, but after all he smoked for 40+ years; we expected that. UNTIL, both my sister and my first cousin on our dad’s side, were both diagnosed with breast cancer...
Follow along Kickin’ Cancer’s journey with our quarterly newsletters, featuring updates on our programs, events, and community efforts.
What Our Community is Saying
Hear from individuals and families who have been supported by Kickin’ Cancer. Their stories of hope, resilience, and gratitude inspire us every day.
“Kickin’ Cancer helps fill a niche in the fight against cancer by raising money for YOUR neighbors.”
“Being a three-year survivor of Stage IV metastic cancer, that began in my left breast then went to my bones and liver, I just had my 7th PET scan. I am 100% clear and the lesions on my bones are healed!! WE are making a difference.”
Want to join the movement?
Shop Kickin’ Cancer Apparel. Submit a shirt order for your personalized “Honor” shirt—a polo shirt honoring your loved one who fought the good fight or is fighting cancer. Proceeds support WATSUP! toward benevolent giving.






