Supporter Spotlight: TESARO
As we gear up for CancerCare’s 2018 Gala , happening Wednesday, April 25 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York, we’d like to take a moment to thank TESARO, our Presenting Sponsor and Honoree.
Read MoreMary: Stage I Invasive Breast Cancer
My name is Mary Vetting, and I am an eight-year breast cancer survivor. Most people think of breast cancer as an older woman’s disease. It turns out, however, that breast cancer is actually the most common cancer in women aged 15-39. A cancer diagnosis is terrifying for anyone, but it was especially frightening for […]
Read MoreWe Challenge You! Join CancerCare and the Your Cancer Game Plan Challenge!
We’re excited to announce that we’ve joined Merck on the Your Cancer Game Plan Challenge, a social sharing program that will help us raise funds and continue our support of cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and others
Read MoreCancer*Care* Recognizes World Cancer Day 2018
February 4th is World Cancer Day. 18 years ago, World Cancer Day was created to raise political awareness of cancer and to work towards decreasing prevalence of cancer by the year 2020. This year’s theme is “We Can. I Can.” and inspires individuals and groups to make small changes in their lives to make a […]
Read MoreOur Impact: CancerCare by the Numbers
In CancerCare’s 2017 Impact Reports, we break down how each of our three core program areas make a difference in the lives of people with cancer.
Read MoreUpdate: Cancer*Care*’s Hurricane Relief Programs
Although it has been over four months since Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria made landfall in the United States, many are still reeling from the after effects and are in the process of rebuilding. In these communities, some people still do not have access to basic necessities, such as electricity and clean water. In […]
Read MoreAdvice from a Social Worker: Coping With Cervical Cancer
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month! CancerCare’s Women’s Cancers Program Coordinator, Stacy Chilton MSW, ACHP-SW, LMSW, discusses common concerns that arise when coping with a cervical cancer diagnosis, the importance of communicating with your health care team, and how to find support during treatment.
Read MoreTribute to Jimmie Holland, MD
CancerCare staff remembers Dr. Jimmie Holland, who founded the field of psycho-oncology.
Read MoreHines Property Management Generously Donates to Cancer*Care* This Holiday Season
CancerCare is grateful for our partnership with Hines Property Management. The New York City office of the global real estate company recently donated funds and teddy bears to CancerCare during the holiday season.
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