Cancer survivor

National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Hosts Annual "Fashion Funds the Cure" In Support of Childhood Cancer Research and Treatment

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 12, 2020

The leading national nonprofit organization, which funds groundbreaking research for childhood cancer treatment, hosts the event for childhood cancer survivors and their families across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • The leading national nonprofit organization, which funds groundbreaking research for childhood cancer treatment, hosts the event for childhood cancer survivors and their families across the nation.
  • Childhood cancer survivors, who are especially vulnerable to illness, were asked to send in videos to participate remotely.
  • It's also a crucial moment to help raise awareness and funding for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood cancer.
  • The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer through the Sunshine Project, the Foundation's collaborative research initiative.

Local Business Owner Donates Not One But Two New Cadillacs to Deserving Community Members

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 14, 2020

While the requests for nominations indicated there will be one lucky winner chosen, Holiday had so many deserving nominations they decided to give away two.

Key Points: 
  • While the requests for nominations indicated there will be one lucky winner chosen, Holiday had so many deserving nominations they decided to give away two.
  • The two winning families are the Miller family of Ardmore, Oklahoma, and the Bird family of Greenville, Texas.
  • Jamie is a breast cancer survivor herself, now preparing to care for her mother who was just diagnosed with breast cancer.
  • He saw there was a need to change the way the car industry did business.

Popular Drink Shop, Swig, Launches Breast Cancer Fundraising Campaign "Save the Cups"

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 5, 2020

The money will go directly to women fighting breast cancer to pay for life-saving procedures, which often cost more than $10,000.

Key Points: 
  • The money will go directly to women fighting breast cancer to pay for life-saving procedures, which often cost more than $10,000.
  • Before starting Swig, founder Nicole Tanner was diagnosed with cystosarcoma phyllodes, a rare, fast-growing form of breast cancer that necessitated surgery.
  • It was during that time they learned of a program through the hospital where donors pay the bills of qualified cancer patients.
  • "This campaign and Breast Cancer Awareness Month are both very personal to me as a breast cancer survivor," said Nicole Tanner, founder of Swig.

Vessl Teams Up With the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Awareness

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 1, 2020

This non-competitive, inspirational event raises awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • This non-competitive, inspirational event raises awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer.
  • In a show of support, Vessl will donate five percent of all Tea of a Kind sales through the month of Octoberto the (MSABC) Phoenix Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
  • "As a breast cancer survivor, I couldn't be more thrilled with the collaboration between Tea of a Kind and the American Cancer Society.
  • Thousands of local breast cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and corporate and community members are uniting to make the greatest impact to save lives and ensure no one faces breast cancer alone at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer "Strides Ride."

Yale Gynecologist Mary Jane Minkin, MD Shares Advice on Sexuality, Intimacy & Arousal Following a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Sex is a natural way to decrease stress and can help with the onset and quality of sleep.

Key Points: 
  • Sex is a natural way to decrease stress and can help with the onset and quality of sleep.
  • Arousal, penetration, and orgasm can be difficult when sex is reluctantly resumed because of marital duty or fear of abandonment.
  • To understand how to use vaginal dilators, go to MadameOvary.com and watch the 'Menopause for Cancer Survivors' videos.
  • For more information and helpful resources on breast cancer survivorship and menopause, visit www.madameovary.com .

Ultimate Camp-In Unites Families Across the Country Affected by Childhood Cancer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 20, 2020

A camping experience can be invaluable for those burdened by childhood cancer as it can provide support and connection with others.

Key Points: 
  • A camping experience can be invaluable for those burdened by childhood cancer as it can provide support and connection with others.
  • On August 29, Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, in collaboration with Lollipop Theater Network ,will unite hundreds of children and families who are affected by childhood cancer for a one-of-a-kind virtual camp experience.
  • In addition, Peyton Richardson, a dynamic 18-year-old childhood cancer survivor and former participant of Northwestern Mutual Foundation events, will join to emcee the event.
  • "Our commitment to supporting families impacted by childhood cancer remains stronger than ever before, especially with the current pandemic," said Eric Christophersen, president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation.

The National Children's Cancer Society Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship Recipients

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) is thrilled to award 58 $3500 college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors through the Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program .

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) is thrilled to award 58 $3500 college scholarships to childhood cancer survivors through the Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship Program .
  • "The NCCS is honored to provide critical scholarship funds to cancer survivors, some of whom we've known since they were younger.
  • Scholarships are awarded to childhood cancer survivors under the age of 25 who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 18.
  • The National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS), headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a not-for-profit organization providing support to families making their way through the daunting world of childhood cancer and survivorship.

Novant Health publishes cancer survivor book

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 30, 2020

To empower and uplift cancer patients, family members, and caregivers with a message of hope, Novant Health has published "The Unexpected Gift: Profiles in Courage from Cancer Survivorship."

Key Points: 
  • To empower and uplift cancer patients, family members, and caregivers with a message of hope, Novant Health has published "The Unexpected Gift: Profiles in Courage from Cancer Survivorship."
  • Novant Health Cancer Care is one of the top cancer programs in the nation, receiving national recognition for demonstrating outstanding outcomes in diagnosis and treatment from organizations like The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
  • Copies of the book may be purchased at NovantHealth.org/theunexpectedgift , onAmazon, or at all Novant Health hospital gift shops.
  • Proceeds from book benefit the Novant Health Foundation, whose mission is to engage and connect donors to Novant Health programs and initiatives that save lives and improve the health of the communities they serve.

LUNGevity's International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference to Bring Education, Support, Community, and Hope to Lung Cancer Community

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 17, 2020

This unique conference, designed by and for people diagnosed with lung cancer and their caregivers, has been described by past attendees as "transformational."

Key Points: 
  • This unique conference, designed by and for people diagnosed with lung cancer and their caregivers, has been described by past attendees as "transformational."
  • "We are excited to offer this International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference virtually for the first time in its ten years," says Andrea Ferris, CEO and President of LUNGevity.
  • We hope to make this our biggest conference to date with more lung cancer survivors participating from around the world than ever before!"
  • LUNGevity looks forward to virtually seeing many faces, both familiar and new, at the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference in August!

Cancer patients face double jeopardy with COVID-19

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

"We now know that the huge physical, psychological and financial impact of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, while also facing cancer, has put these Canadians in double jeopardy."

Key Points: 
  • "We now know that the huge physical, psychological and financial impact of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, while also facing cancer, has put these Canadians in double jeopardy."
  • Most affected by the disruption in cancer care during the pandemic are those awaiting confirmation of a diagnosis and recently diagnosed patients (74% and 73% respectively), who are at a critical time in their cancer journey.
  • "As a breast cancer survivor, I'm vigilant about getting my annual mammograms to make sure that the cancer hasn't returned.
  • To assess the extent to which COVID-19 has disrupted cancer care in Canada, a national web survey was conducted by Leger on behalf of CCSN among 1,243 people (960 cancer patients, 206 caregivers of cancer patients and 77 patients in cancer pre-diagnosis) from May 22 to June 10, 2020, using Leger's online panel, LEO, and with participation from the broader cancer community.