CancerCare Supports Our Caregiver Heroes

All year long, caregivers provide invaluable help to their loved ones with cancer. This November, as part of National Family Caregivers Month, CancerCare celebrates everything caregivers do and we shine a light on the resources and support available to them.

In our latest blog post, Dina Smith, CancerCare’s Caregiver Program Coordinator, discusses some of the frequent concerns that often come up among individuals caring for their loved ones with cancer. Topics of concern include listening to caregivers for ways to help them and ensuring caregivers get the emotional support they need. Read more here.
The Cancer Letter Features CancerCare's PAW Program

The Cancer Letter, a leading publication reaching across disciplines and professional societies related to cancer, featured CancerCare's PAW Program and its devotion to helping those with cancer handle and care for their pets.

Cancer treatment can be taxing in terms of cost, energy and attention, while pets remain a source of emotional uplift for their owners. The PAW Program seeks to help defray costs related to pet care for those with cancer and provide other resources to help maintain these vital bonds. We appreciate The Cancer Letter in getting the word out to as many people as possible.
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.
Save the Dates!

With winter approaching, spring is soon on the horizon, and with it comes CancerCare's annual galas. We look forward to sharing more information as the events approach, but meanwhile, save the dates!

CancerCare Gala – Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – Ziegfeld Ballroom, New York City

Festival of Hope Gala – Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – The Park Savoy, Florham Park, NJ
November Is...

Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Month - join our Carcinoid and Neuroendocrine Tumor Patient Support Group

Lung Cancer Awareness Month - join our Lung Cancer Patient Support Group

National Family Caregivers Month - read our fact sheet "Caregiving During the Holidays"

National Hospice and Palliative Care Awareness Month - read our fact sheet "Advance Care Planning: Be Prepared"

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month - join our Pancreatic Cancer Patient Support Group

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month - sign up for our forthcoming workshop Gastric Cancer: Treatment Advances
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.

Open Enrollment for the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace Has Begun!

Don't forget that you can sign up for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace now through December 15. Visit www.healthcare.gov to see if you qualify for assistance and to get covered for 2023. 

Read our fact sheets "Understanding Medicare," "Understanding the Affordable Care Act" and "Understanding Your Insurance Coverage" for more information about these programs and coverage.
Individual Giving 

Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Considered the Black Friday of Philanthropy and a global movement, you have 24 hours to support CancerCare and make a huge difference in our work. Click here to support CancerCare today to receive credit for Giving Tuesday. Thank you for your steadfast support and generosity! For more information contact Eunice E. Hong, Director of Philanthropy, at ehong@cancercare.org. 
Join Our Upcoming Community Programs

Available to participants nationwide, 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 management, 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.
800-813-HOPE (4673) | cancercare.org | info@cancercare.org

Copyright © 2022. All Rights Reserved.