In This Issue...

Focus On

Post-Treatment Survivorship

Participants at our Ninth Annual Lung Cancer Walk for Hope in Long Island, NY

This month, CancerCare will present the first of a four-part workshop series on survivorship. The Tenth Annual Cancer Survivorship Series: Living With, Through & Beyond Cancer covers the emotional and practical concerns that can arise after cancer treatment ends. The series is presented in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, LIVESTRONG, the American Cancer Society, Intercultural Cancer Council, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship.

Here is a complete list of upcoming workshops on survivorship:

Listen to these free workshops on the telephone or via live streaming through the internet. Pre-registration is required. To register, or for more information, go to the CancerCare website, www.cancercare.org/connect; or call 800-813-HOPE (4673).

Managing Your Cancer

Coping with Cancer as a Young Adult

Angelique C., Social Work Coordinator—Young Adult Services, CancerCare

This week, April 2–8, is National Young Adult Cancer Week. CancerCare offers free, professional support services that address the unique concerns of young adults, including counseling, support groups, education, and financial assistance.

Do you live in the New York City area? On April 17, CancerCare is hosting a wellness event for young adults affected by cancer at our national office in New York. Whether you are a patient, a survivor, a caregiver, or are coping with the loss of a loved one to cancer, this workshop will provide helpful guidance on how to better cope. Learn more about this event.

For Professionals

New Options for Treating Cancer Pain

Learn about pain-management options, including mind/body relaxation techniques, in an article by CancerCare CEO Helen H. Miller, LCSW, ACSW in the latest issue of Oncology Nurse Advisor. Read the article.

Learn more about managing pain and mind/body techniques.

In Your Words

“I started attending a support group at CancerCare for young adults in their 20’s and 30’s who were in a similar situation as me. The group was a great place where we could exchange our stories and let each other know we weren’t alone.” —Alfredo A., coping with Hodgkin lymphoma

View all of CancerCare’s support groups.

Upcoming Events

Walkers at the 2011 Walk for Hope in Milford, PA

CancerCare hosts more than 20 fundraising events each year that bring together individuals and communities. Join us on:

• April 21 for our Third Annual Walk for Hope in Milford, PA. Participants will enjoy a walk through historic Milford, along with entertainment, door prizes, and refreshments.
• May 16 for the Festival of Hope Gala at The Park Savoy in Florham Park, NJ, to honor healthcare luminaries who help people coping with cancer.

In addition, CancerCare is a beneficiary of other fundraising events around the country. Join us on:

• May 5 for the EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York City. This major fundraiser attracts more than 40,000 participants in support of women facing cancer. Join CancerCare’s team today!
• May 6 for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. There are still slots available on the CancerCare team in this 40-mile pedal across New York City’s five boroughs.
• May 20 for Zazzle Bay to Breakers in San Francisco, CA. Join our team on this historic 12K foot race from the Embarcadero to Golden Gate Park.

Want to join or give your support to our CancerCare teams? Contact the CancerCare events staff at events@cancercare.org.

For a complete list of upcoming events, visit www.cancercare.org/events.

CancerCare Connect^®

Education Workshops

Our free Connect Education Workshops give you the latest cancer information straight from leading experts. You can listen in live by telephone or online and will have a chance to ask the experts your own questions.

Workshop Calendar

Register for these workshops online, or call 800-813-HOPE (4673).

Missed a Connect Workshop? Listen to past workshops as podcasts through the CancerCare website.

Support CancerCare

Team CancerCare

Musicians Joshua Glass and Emma Sky performing at their CancerCare benefit event, “Dancing with Rachel”

Team CancerCare is an online tool that helps you organize your own fundraising event to benefit CancerCare. Build awareness, recruit participants, and collect donations online in a secure environment.

New York City musician Emma Sky recently hosted a Team CancerCare fundraiser in memory of her mother, folk singer Rachel Bissex, who passed away from breast cancer. Emma organized a group of singer/songwriters and performed a benefit concert, raising $1,200 for our free, professional support services. Thank you, Emma!

For more information on Team CancerCare, please contact Special Events Manager Deborah A. Sussman at dsussman@cancercare.org.

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