Healthy Eats

Our Registered Dietitian Is Available To Counsel Anyone Impacted By Cancer

The National Cancer Institute estimates that 35% of cancers are linked to diet.  Eat right to fight cancer, and this month there is no excuse not to, as March is National Nutrition Month, and our registered dietitian, Kimberly Petersen, RD, LDN, is available free of charge to meet with anyone impacted by cancer.

Colon Cancer detection

March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year.  Preventative screenings are therefore extremely important in the fight against this disease.  Hear the latest on awareness, prevention and early detection.

About Minnie Pearl

Minnie Pearl was the lovable comedienne who appeared on The Grand Ole Opry and Hee Haw and greeted everyone with arms flung wide and a shrill “How-Deeeee!” Her broad embrace and unwavering sense of joy and hopefulness are timeless qualities that the MPCF adopted as its own when Sarah Cannon, the character’s creator and a cancer survivor herself who knew the priceless value of positive support.

Patient in Resource Center Lobby

Cancer Resource Center

We invite you to visit our location at 310 25th Avenue North, Suite 103, at the corner of 25th and Charlotte Avenue, in Nashville, TN. It’s convenient, with easy ground-level access. As always, our Cancer Resource Center is free to anyone touched by a cancer diagnosis, regardless of treatment facility. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Cancer survivor painting Hope sign

Impacted By Cancer? We Can Help.

The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation (MPCF) is your entry to a full range of services, support and information about cancer, its treatment and survivorship.  Sadly, 1 in 2 men and 1 and 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in his or her life.  We are here for all adults impacted by cancer: men and women, for families and friends, for the individual and the community. We are the doorway to hope and support.

Journal of Hope

Journal of Hope

We routinely feature a courageous cancer patient, caregiver, volunteer or friend of the MPCF who reflects our mission and personifies hope and support.

Fall 2006: Dianne Lamb

With the myriad of foundations, charities, causes, and fundraisers today, finding a cause that stays close to home…
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Latest News

Young Adult Cancer Survivor Retreat Accepting Applicants Mar 02, 2010

Application materials are now available on our website!

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Feb 26, 2010

Unfortunately, colon cancer is common in the United States, and each year, approximately 150,000...

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Donate Now Congratulations to Heather Karls Feb 26, 2010

On Thursday evening, February 25th, Heather Karls was honored as our Community Health Charities'...

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Our Mission

To improve the lives of adults impacted by cancer through support, education and access to clinical research.


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Phone: [615] 467-1936
Toll Free: [877] 467-1936
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