CancerCare for Kids' Holiday Programs

For the last seven years, CancerCare for Kids has offered holiday programs for children and teens who are affected by cancer. In December, CancerCare's facilities and social work teams put together packages of winter accessories, including blankets, gloves, hats and scarves, to give to nearly 130 children and teenagers in the tri-state area through our Winter Warmth Program. Through our Holiday Gift Card Program, an additional 145 kids received gift cards to make their holidays a little brighter.

Families coping with cancer face many financial and emotional challenges throughout the year. This is why CancerCare seeks to help support and empower parents and caregivers as they care for themselves and their children. Our services are available to parents and caregivers due to the generosity of our donors.
CancerCare Celebrates Black History Month

CancerCare is proud to celebrate Black History Month this February. To learn about the resources we have for Black and African American people affected by a cancer diagnosis, including counseling, resource navigation, Connect Education Workshops, publications and support groups, please visit our resource page.
Advice From CancerCare Social Workers on Coping With Cervical Cancer

In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, CancerCare oncology social workers, Lauren Chatalian, LCSW, Director of Advocacy, and Sam Fortune, LMSW, Women’s Cancers Program Coordinator, discuss many aspects of cervical cancer. In our latest Q&A, they provide advice to the newly diagnosed, give advice for the day-to-day aspects of treatment and much more.
Join the My Cancer Circle Community

Cancer affects family members, friends and others who are close to a person coping with a cancer diagnosis. It can be especially difficult and overwhelming for the primary caregiver, who is often tasked with coordinating help from multiple people. 

To help caregivers, CancerCare offers My Cancer Circle, a free online tool that allows caregivers to create a private, secure community that brings together their network of support. Get started organizing your community of help today.
New Publications on Telemedicine and Infections

CancerCare is pleased to announce the addition of two new booklets to our library. To help those who have encountered problems with infection during treatment, we present our new booklet Preventing, Managing and Treating Infections in Adults Living With Cancer.

For those who would like to learn more about meeting with their health care teams online via video conferencing, we have added our new booklet Understanding the Role of Telemedicine in Treating Cancer.

Our library is full of booklets and fact sheets covering a range of topics including treatment udpates, side effects, caring for others and counseling for oneself. Like all of our resources, these are free of charge, including print copies when they are available.
February Is...

National Cancer Prevention Month - see our resources on screening and prevention

Gallbladder & Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month - learn more about our services, including support groups, counseling and educational resources
 
World Cancer Day (February 4) - read our booklet "Coping With Cancer: Tools to Help You Live"
 
International Childhood Cancer Day (February 15) - read our fact sheet "Caring Advice for Caregivers: Caring for Yourself When Your Child Has Cancer" 
 
National Rare Disease Day (February 28) - read CancerCare's blog post "For Individuals Diagnosed With a Rare Cancer"
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.

Young Professionals Committee Accepting Scholarship Applications

“It meant so much to me to receive this scholarship so I can continue to pursue my dreams and carry on my dad's legacy of hard work and dedication.” – Lauren, Spring 2021 Scholarship Recipient.
 
If you or anyone you know recently lost a parent or guardian to cancer, please visit the Young Professionals Committee Scholarship Program to review the criteria and apply for this one-time $2,500 award. The deadline for the next round of awards is Monday, March 7, 2023. Disbursements are made on a first-come, first-served basis and we encourage everyone to apply!
 
Please contact Eunice E. Hong, Director of Philanthropy, at ehong@cancercare.org for further inquiries.
Join Our Upcoming Community Programs

CancerCare's community programs blend educational content with emotional guidance and advice. These free events are open to anyone affected by cancer and are held via video conference and telephone.

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