New and Updated Publications

Cancer Care 's easy-to-read booklets and fact sheets provide reliable information on cancer-related topics. Check out what's new:
 
May Is...

Melanoma Awareness Month  -  Read an interview  with CancerCare
social worker Glenn Meuche, LCSW about melanoma survivorship

Cancer Research Month - Listen to our podcast series  about immunotherapy 

Brain Tumor Awareness Month - Join an online support group  for brain tumor caregivers

Mental Health Month - Read our fact sheet  to learn how individual counseling can benefit people with cancer

World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8) - Hear Dana, an ovarian cancer survivor, share her story

Neuropathy Awareness Week (May 7-13) - Read our fact sheet  about neuropathy (nerve damage)

National Women's Health Week  (May 14-20) - Check out our new Women's Cancer Support Group , offered in partnership with Lenox Hill Hospital

 
CancerCare to Present at Turning the Tide Against Cancer Conference

Our CEO, Patricia Goldsmith, and Director of Client Advocacy, Richard Dickens, MS, LCSW-R, will join leaders from across the oncology community to discuss the importance of patient-centered cancer treatment.




 
2017 Gala Raises Funds to Support Free Services

Philanthropists, health care industry leaders, patient advocates, and Cancer Care supporters attended our 2017 Gala  on April 26, raising crucial funds to support our free services for anyone affected by cancer. 

The evening honored CancerCare Director of Education and Training Carolyn Messner, DSW, OSW-C, FAPOS, LCSW-R for 40 years of service to the organization, along with WPP Health & Wellness.




 
Leading Experts Discuss Important Cancer Topics

Make sure you've signed up for our upcoming Connect Education Workshops !  These free workshops  provide the latest cancer information  straight from  leading experts, via phone or online. At the end of the workshop, you'll have a chance to ask the experts your own questions.






CancerCare for Kids Hosts 2017 Spring Kickoff

Cancer Care recently partnered with Esther Yang to host a free martial arts class and arts & crafts workshop for 
families affected by cancer. 

The event provided a fun and relaxing atmosphere for children and parents to connect with peers, while increasing confidence and coping skills.





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