During the month of May we celebrate the women in our lives who are mothers. I hope you will take some time this month to reflect on the women who have been moms or like a mom to you and also what it means to be a mom. Cancer took my ability to have my own natural children, however, I still celebrate being a mom. I am a fur mamma to two dogs and two kitty cats, a Godmother to two amazing boys, an Aunt Sis/Bob nine times over, a fun-mom to a dear friend's daughter, a bonus (step) momma-bear to two brilliant and beautiful young women and now a Grandmother to one perfect angle of a granddaughter (Hi Maybelle!). I bandage scraped knees, I give advice, I hold hands, I celebrate their good days, I ache when they are sick, hurt or heart broken and I 'mom' whenever and wherever they need me to (and even when they don't need me to). I believe that being a mother means that you are a woman who cares for another living being, and provides love and nurturing as needed. I don't expect much, except for them to know that I love them - unconditionally and I will always be there for them, always.
I also want to take time to express my deepest sympathy to the Kohut family. Helen Kohut passed away at the amazing age of 101 on Monday, April 4th. As many of you know, Helen Kohut was the founder of the ENCORE program. For those of you who do not know the history of how the BCRC came to be, ENCORE was the original program for breast cancer survivors at the YWCA Princeton. In 1972, Helen created and provided Encouragement, Normalcy, Counseling, Opportunity and REaching out to breast cancer survivors in Princeton. Helen's passion and spirit will never be forgotten, especially within the hearts of all of us here at the BCRC. For more information about Helen or to leave a kind word about how much the BCRC programs have meant to you please CLICK HERE.
Wishing you all a wonderful Mother's Day and spring,
Melissa
Melissa White-McMahon
Director, Breast Cancer Resource Center
PS This month we will be reaching out asking for your financial support through our Mother's Day appeal. Please consider making a donation to help us continue to provide our current and future programs!
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Join us for our weekly virtual open house hour. Catch-up with the BCRC staff and meet other BCRC members. We miss you all so much and hope you will join us to talk about anything and everything! We can't wait to see you!
Join us on Zoom every Thursday from 10-11am
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THURSDAY, MAY 19TH
AT 6:30 P.M.
Join us for a topic that is near and dear to our hearts here at the BCRC, Physical Therapy! We welcome Dr. Adrienne Jensesn from our Community Partner ActivCore as she speaks about why physical therapy is important to breast cancer survivors and thrivers.
"Not only is surviving cancer a priority, but so is reducing the debilitating effects of treatment. There are physical therapists who are specifically trained to treat breast cancer survivors and reduce the disability and pain caused by cancer interventions. This presentation will briefly discuss the effects of breast cancer treatment on the body and provide insight into the healing and recovery process that can be facilitated by skilled physical therapy intervention to reduce the risk of pain and further unnecessary disability so survivors can maximize their quality of life." - Dr. Adrienne Jensen
Register today using the link below!
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Support Groups
Get the support you need from others who know what you are going through
Coping & Beyond
Monthly on the first Thursday at 6:30pm
Young Survivors
Monthly on the 2nd Thursday at 6:30pm & meets socially throughout the month
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Jazzercise Class with Pennington Fitness Center
Pennington Jazzercise is welcoming us into their weekly Monday classes at 4:30 p.m. and weekly Friday classes at 8:30 a.m.
Let's get fit, move and have fun together!
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(i.e. wigs, bras, support group, surgeon, message, yoga, programs)
You will be redirected to send an email to our Support Services Coordinator, Betsy, please share with her, we appreciate your feedback!
Breast Cancer & Nutrition Tips
Begins May 1st / Virtual
This group invites women undergoing treatment and breast cancer survivors to learn about how diet and lifestyle play a role in breast cancer and its prevention. Led by Mehreen Husain, MS, RDN, CSO, CNSC, registered dietitian and certified nutrition support clinician with Penn Medicine Princeton Cancer Center.
Princeton Medical Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Moving For Life presents Dance Exercise for BC Recovery
Mondays & Thursdays 12-1, ZOOM
Dates provided throughout March, April, May & June
The Truth about Diet, Exercise and Cancer
Wed, May 18, 12-1pm ET, Zoom
Because there is so much advice available about diet trends and exercise, it is sometimes hard to know what information to trust. Join Dr. Nicole Simone, Radiation Oncologist at Thomas Jefferson University, to discover the truth about diet and exercise, especially as it relates to a cancer diagnosis. She will present the most current research behind diet and exercise and address any questions you may have.
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The gift that keeps on giving!
All donations made to the BCRC go directly to serving breast cancer thrivers, survivors and support people right in your community!
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