CancerCare E-News

February 2019


Our Legacy of Help and Hope  

Since 1944, CancerCare's commitment to offering help and hope to anyone affected by cancer has remained constant. Thanks to our donors, volunteers, friends and advocates, we continue to make a difference. Because of your continued support, last year CancerCare provided services to 186,700 people affected by cancer, across all 50 states.
   
We're excited to start 2019 by celebrating our legacy of 75 years of help and hope. Learn more by visiting cancercare.org/75 and by following our "If It Matters To You, It Matters To Us" blog series. 

 
February Is...

National Cancer Prevention Month  - See our resources on screening and prevention , including fact sheets, workshops and more.

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month Awareness Month - Learn more about our services, including support groups , counseling and educational resources .

National Rare Disease Day  -  Read CancerCare's blog post,  "For Individuals Diagnosed With a Rare Cancer."

 
Watch CancerCare's Sarah Paul, MSW, LCSW, Tell Her Story

Sarah Paul, Cancer Care's Child and AYA Program Manager, recently discussed how her sister's cancer diagnosis led her to pursue a career in oncology social work and how Cancer Care  helps those coping with a cancer diagnosis.  
 
 
CancerCare's Ellen Miller-Sonet Discusses the Unmet Needs of People Coping With Cancer
 
Cancer Care's Chief Strategy and Policy Officer, Ellen Miller-Sonet,  was recently featured in  Oncology Nursing News  and discussed the importance of psychosocial care for those coping with a cancer diagnosis. She also discussed other unmet needs that those coping with cancer may face, including  poorly managed symptoms, lack of information and financial hardship. 
 
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Team Cancer Care at the TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Each year, the  TD Five Boro Bike Tour  gives cyclists the
chance to bike through the city streets with no cars in sight.

When you ride with Cancer Care at the TD Five Boro Bike Tour you get VIP perks, including a guaranteed spot in the first start wave! We're a proud TD Five Boro Bike Tour Charity Partner and still have limited spots available. If you would like to join or have any questions, please email Sophia Pellegrom at  spellegrom@cancercare.org

 
 
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.



 
Special Thank You to Lakeside Jr/Sr High School  Student  Council!

The Student Council of Lakeside Junior/Senior High School in Sibley, LA raised over $2,000 for Cancer Care  this past winter. The students fund-raised in a variety of ways, including hosting a movie day, a ping pong tournament, a bake sale and  a Pink Shirt Day, where students could pay to wear a pink shirt and jeans instead of their school uniform.  We are so grateful for their creativity, their donation and their willingness to help!

Cancer Care ® is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All Cancer Care services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.



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