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Supporting Families Affected by Cancer: Backpacks for Back-to-School Season

September 4, 2024
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This summer, 187 students in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut received backpacks full of new school supplies for the start of the academic year as part of CancerCare for Kids’ Back-to-School Program.

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Healing, Community and Resilience at CancerCare’s Women Empowerment Day

August 12, 2024
Women standing next to each other

Women who are diagnosed with cancer gathered together on July 25 for CancerCare’s Women Empowerment Day at our Long Island office.

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Shared Stories and Strength at CancerCare and Stupid Cancer’s Young Adult Picnic

August 1, 2024
YA Picnic group photo

CancerCare and Stupid Cancer held a potluck picnic at Brooklyn Bridge Park on July 24 to bring together young adults impacted by cancer. Over twenty people attended, including CancerCare social workers Hayley Feuchs, LMSW, Sara Grisales Jaramillo, LMSW and Stupid Cancer staff.

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Hope Soars at CancerCare’s 15th Annual Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp

June 24, 2024
Camper releasing butterfly

Families who have recently lost a loved one to cancer came together at Memorytown USA in Mount Pocono, PA for CancerCare’s 15th annual free Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp from June 7-9, 2024.

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Celebrating and Supporting Cancer Survivors

June 1, 2024
National Cancer Survivors Month

June is National Cancer Survivors Month, with the first Sunday dedicated to National Cancer Survivors Day. This month is an opportunity for reflection and a chance to honor cancer survivors, support those still on their journey and remember loved ones who have passed.

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Celebrating 80 Years of CancerCare: Q&A with Kathy Nugent

May 17, 2024
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As part of our 80th-anniversary celebration this year, we’re speaking with CancerCare staff to discuss their history with the organization, how it’s changed and how working here has impacted them.

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Celebrating 80 Years of CancerCare: Q&A with Janet Rodriguez

May 14, 2024
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As part of our 80th-anniversary celebration this year, we’re speaking with CancerCare staff to discuss their history with the organization, how it’s changed and how working here has impacted them.

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Celebrating 80 Years of CancerCare: Q&A with Dr. Carolyn Messner

May 1, 2024
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As part of our 80th-anniversary celebration this year, we’re speaking with CancerCare staff to discuss their history with the organization, how it’s changed and how working here has impacted them.

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Cancer Patients Risk Losing Their Pets, CancerCare Survey Finds

April 18, 2024
Brunilda and Mia

The mission of CancerCare’s Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program is to help people diagnosed with cancer stay together with their beloved pets. Cancer impacts many aspects of each person’s life, from physical health to mental health, employment, finances, relationships and the ability to care for and keep a pet. For many of our clients, especially those that live alone, a pet may be their primary, or only, source of support throughout their cancer experience. The many stressors of a diagnosis, however, can put that cherished relationship with their pet at risk.

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Patient-To-Patient Guide: Cancer Clinical Trial Advice

February 22, 2024
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For some people living with cancer and their caregivers, exploring clinical trials can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Yet, within the experiences of those who have walked this path lies invaluable wisdom and insight. George, Daphne and Quanisha have generously shared their experiences as cancer clinical trial participants, offering insights and advice for those considering this treatment option.

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