Survivorship Focus of Free Connect Education Workshop on July 12

July 1, 2011

On Tuesday, July 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, CancerCare, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute: Office of Cancer Survivorship and Office of Communications and Education, LIVESTRONG, American Cancer Society, Intercultural Cancer Council, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, will present a free, telephone workshop entitled: Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living With Uncertaintity. 

You can listen to this program on the telephone or via live streaming through the internet.  This workshop is the last of the four-part series, The Ninth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through and Beyond Cancer.

This free series is made possible by support from the National Cancer Institute and LIVESTRONG and offers cancer survivors, their families, friends and health care professionals practical information to help them cope with concerns that arise after treatment ends.  

The faculty for the July 12 program includes:

  • Richard Dickens, MSW, Survivor Perspective, Blood Cancers Program Coordinator, Mind/Body/Spirit Project Coordinator, CancerCare
  • Merle H. Mishel, RN, PhD, FAAN, Kenan Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • David Spiegel, MD, Jack, Sam and Lulu Willson Professor in the School of Medicine, Associate Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

This workshop is free – no phone charges apply.  However, pre-registration is required.  To register, and for more information, simply go to the CancerCare website, www.cancercare.org/connect_workshops.

If you missed Parts I, II or III of the series, they are available as podcasts, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 

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New Article Addresses Challenges Faced by Young Adults with Cancer

June 22, 2011

CancerCare CEO Helen H. Miller, LCSW addresses the unique challenges faced by young adults with cancer in the latest issue of Oncology Nurse Advisor.

While many young adults are focused on things like education, careers, or dating and starting a family, young adults with cancer may find themselves confronting different concerns, such as where to get the best medical care or how to pay for expensive treatments.

Miller’s article provides tips on how health care professionals can help young adults cope with a cancer diagnosis, and offers valuable resources young adults can turn to for support.

Read the article.

CancerCare provides free, specialized services for young adults affected by cancer, including counseling, support groups, and educational workshops.

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New Publications are Available, Free of Charge

April 26, 2011

CancerCare recently added eight new publications to its reading room of Connect booklets and fact sheets, all of which can be ordered free of charge from our online order form:

Three of these new publications are in Spanish:

Stay up-to-date on new publications by signing up for CancerCare E-News, CancerCare‘s free monthly email newsletter.

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Have a Question About Men’s Cancers? Ask CancerCare

April 8, 2011

Men’s cancers are the focus of April’s “Ask CancerCare,” a column that provides answers to your questions from our experts.

CancerCare professional oncology social worker William Goeren, LCSW-R, is this month’s expert. Goeren recently responded to a question about treatment side effects and emotional issues experienced by a man affected by breast cancer —read his response.

Submit your own question for the chance to have it answered in this column. All posts are completely anonymous.

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On the Other Side of Sick: The Journey of a Cancer Survivor/Thriver

April 6, 2011

This week (April 3-9) is Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week and we’ve invited guest blogger Michelle Malavet to share her thoughts  on Copelink. Michelle, who is a writer and visual artist in New York City, came to CancerCare for support after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009.

Michelle has just published her first book, Cancerland and The Other Side of Sick, a quick and inspiring read about the journey from “diagnosis to empowerment.” Michelle has donated copies of the book for free distribution to CancerCare clients as a way of giving back for the help she received from our specialized services for young adults.

Read Michelle’s post below, and check out her book at www.othersideofsick.org. 

Want to be a guest blogger on Copelink? Please email jbarnett@cancercare.org.

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My Little Red Dictionary

by Michelle Malavet

Living on The Other Side of Sick, my life is full of wonderment. I carry a little red dictionary most everywhere I go. I love words, especially words that rhyme, like “ignite” and “light,”  or “cancer” and “answer.”

Whenever I have a question in my life, my pocket-sized companion offers clarity and distinction. It has provided answers to many questions along my cancer survivor/thriver journey, including, “Why me? Why did I get cancer?”

My little red dictionary defines these words as:

why, adv. for what cause.

me, pron. objective case of I.

get, v., acquire; capture; achieve power over.

cancer, n. potentially unlimited growth that expands.

So whenever you ask, “Why me? Why did I get cancer?” consider that you are actually asking:

“For what cause am I? For what cause did I acquire potentially unlimited growth that expands?” 

These are very powerful questions.

Continually answering them has helped me express who I am as a cancer survivor/thriver. One can say that these questions are my journey.

Everyday, I am on a mission to inspire anyone living with cancer to fully express themselves. That is my “why.” That is my cause.

Today I woke up wondering, “What is a miracle?” What to know the definition in my little red dictionary? Please write to me, and share what you discover: mm@othersideofsick.org.

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Caring for Your Bones Topic of New Booklet from CancerCare

March 10, 2011

CancerCare’s new booklet, Caring for Your Bones When You Have Cancer, is now available.

This latest title, part of our award-winning Connect booklet series, includes:

  • An overview of bone pain caused by cancer and its treatment
  • Tips for communicating with your health care team
  • Information about the important role of nutrition and exercise
  • Advice for maintaining bone health

Read the booklet online now.

You can also order up to 400 copies of the booklet completely free of charge, using our online order form.

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Did CancerCare Help you? Post Your Thoughts on CharityNavigator.org

March 8, 2011

Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, recently teamed with GreatNonProfits to launch the “Reviews” tab on their website, which allows anyone to post reviews of their experience with a nonprofit organization.

Here are some examples of what people are writing about CancerCare’s free professional services:

My counselor Kathy helped me to learn what I thought was impossible, how to live again.

To say that I am grateful for all that CancerCare has done for me does not begin to convey my feelings. It is a place of warmth, with a caring, dedicated staff that put their hearts into everything they do. The work that they do so well makes a difference in so many lives.

Cancer can destroy your spirit but a place like CancerCare gives you the hope and faith you need to survive.

Please visit our page on CharityNavigator’s website to post a review of your own.

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People with Brain Cancer Sought for Telephone Support Group

February 22, 2011

CancerCare and The Brain Tumor Foundation are seeking participants for a free, 12-week telephone support group for people with malignant brain tumors.  The group will connect every Wednesday at 3 p.m. (ET) beginning this March, and will be moderated by CancerCare social worker Richard Dickens, LCSW.

Telephone support groups bring together people from around the country to connect with each other and feel like part of a larger community of support.

Pre-registration for the group is required. To register, or to learn more, contact The Brain Tumor Foundation at 212-265-2401.

Learn more about CancerCare’s free support services for people affected by brain tumors.

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Returning to Work after Cancer: Helpful Tips

February 18, 2011

A recent article in Coping with Cancer magazine by CancerCare’s Director of Education and Training, Carolyn Messner, DSW, explores ways people affected by cancer can cope with returning to work after treatment.

Studies show that returning to work may contribute to cancer survivors’ emotional, social, and financial well-being, as it serves as a reminder of life outside of cancer and treatment. Planning your return will help you feel more prepared about your transition back to the workplace.

A few of the tips provided in Messner’s article (co-authored by Jessica Puma) include:

  • Talk to your healthcare team about returning to work, discussing the specific type of work you do, your workload, and your work hours.
  •  Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state laws, and human rights law.
  •  Rehearse what you plan to say to colleagues when asked how you are feeling. Brief, accurate information is likely to make them more comfortable and help dispel myths about cancer.

Read the full article for more tips.

Messner answered questions related to cancer in the workplace in a past “Ask CancerCare” feature. Visit “Ask CancerCare” to learn more about this topic.

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New Multiple Myeloma Fact Sheets are Available

February 10, 2011

Three new CancerCare fact sheets are available for people coping with multiple myeloma.

Coping with Multiple Myeloma offers tips for managing multiple myeloma so that patients can feel more in control of their diagnosis.

Multiple Myeloma: Finding Resources and Support provides information on local and national resources that are available for people coping with multiple myeloma.

Multiple Myeloma: Making the Most of Medical Appointments explores ways to improve communication with your health care team.

These fact sheets can be ordered free of charge from CancerCare’s online order form. Our newest Connect® Booklet, Advances in the Treatment of Multiple Myeloma, is also available to order through the form.

Learn more about CancerCare’s resources for people coping with multiple myeloma, including our “Door to Door” program that provides individual grants of up to $600 annually to multiple myeloma patients for covering transportation costs such as gasoline, parking and tolls, and taxi, bus or train fare to and from their medical care.

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