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In celebration of National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week and Juneteenth, check out this latest blog post by our founder, Katrece Nolen
https://www.katrecenolen.com/blog/10-ways-black-families-can-prevent-and-prepare-for-a-battle-against-cancer #/

It’s Black Family Cancer Awareness Week and I’m excited to interview the founder of WANDA, Tambra Raye, as we discuss Food in the Fight Against Cancer.

In celebration of National Sewing Machine Day, check out these organizations that sew for charities.

https://elizabethmadethis.com/sewing-for-charity/

Sewing for charity: 13 organizations to sew for now - Elizabeth Made This Sewing for charity is a great way to help others. Here's 12 sewing charities to helps right now perfect for sewing beginners up to seasoned sewists.

Did you know that only 30% of women and 10% of men attend cancer support groups?

Check out why in our latest blog post!

Why Aren't More People Attending Cancer Support Groups? Website Blog Article posted by The Find Cancer Help Team about Why Aren't More People Attending Cancer Support Groups? on Find Cancer Help.

“CMS is also encouraging health leaders to take health equity seriously and fold it into their own system's strategies. To do so it is convening providers, leaders, payers and state officials to share best practices and learn how to create effective health equity initiatives.”

How do we as patients hold providers accountable to creating effective health equity initiatives?

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/cms-releases-health-equity-plan-encourages-leaders-to-participate.html

CMS releases health equity plan, encourages leaders to participate CMS has released a multipronged health equity strategy to be used throughout the agency and is encouraging healthcare leaders to get involved in creating sustainable, equitable strategies, CMS reported April 20.

Do you know if your oncologist is in an independent practice or employed by a hospital system? Do you think it makes a difference in your care? Check out this article and share your perspective below.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/christus-cancer-clinic-battle-reflects-trend-toward-employed-docs/article_5559da86-b9fc-11ec-ad2c-ff5d3202fe47.html

Christus, cancer clinic battle reflects trend toward employed docs Statistics from the American Medical Association show that more and more, physicians are giving up the right to run their own shows for the security of hospital employment, but some

Check out our Founder in this latest podcast.

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Navigating the healthcare system is difficult for most. Throw in a diagnosis of breast cancer and now what are you supposed to do?

Tune in to the latest podcast episode of Baddie 2 Baddie to hear how these thrivers and caregivers navigated the health care system.
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There are any number of reasons for baldness - it could be by choice or an underlying health condition. For women who Rock Your Baldness, know that you are beautiful and we love ❤️ you just the way you are.

Did you know that there was a difference between a Service Dog, an Emotional Support Dog? We didn't either and had to go look it up!

According to the National Service Animal Registry "A service dog is specially trained to perform a function or job for an owner that has a physical, intellectual, or emotional disability. An emotional support animal serves as more of a companion for the owner. A service dog may still be able to provide the comfort of an emotional support animal, but it has been trained to complete tasks that a support dog will not."

According to Rover.com here are some ways service dogs help people with cancer;
1️⃣ - Emotional Support
2️⃣ - Good for Your Health
3️⃣ - Lend a Helping Hand

A program that runs a support dog programs for cancer patients is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

A nonprofit providing services includes The Good Dog Foundation

Know any other cancer centers or nonprofits providing service dogs for cancer patients? Please tag them below!

If you have ever had to undergo chemo, then you were probably reminded countless times to stay hydrated🚰. How many of you start with the best of intentions, but then find yourself majorly short on your required water intake at the end of the day?

Now there are countless apps available to remind you to drink water like WaterMinder App / What app do you use?

Not only is it important to stay hydrated, but it's also important to drink clean water that is not contaminated.

It's World Water Day 🌊and we are thankful for organizations like Environmental Working Group who report that "Increased cancer risks were linked to 22 carcinogens found in the drinking water." 😮

Wondering how safe is your water💧? Checkout their Tap Water Database at https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/

Keep our planet safe, do away with the water bottles and use a filter.

Interestingly enough today is not only National Fragrance Day🧴🧴🧴, but it's also National Flower Day🌹🌹🌹 (at least that's what I learned in the email from FTD Flowers this morning).

How many of you found out AFTER being diagnosed with cancer that there were tons of chemicals in the fragrance that some of us would apply to our bodies EVERY day? In fact, Wellness Mama shared in their blog, "Problems With Perfumes and Fragrances" how Phthalates, Musk Ketone, and Formaldehyde are "just three of the 3,100 chemicals used in fragrances!" WOW😮!!

Way back when, fragrances were made of flowers, oils and other natural materials, but you'd be hard-pressed to find them today. One such company that has natural (not synthetic) products in their fragrances includes Alitura

Do you know any other companies that produce safe fragrances or perfumes? How many of you just go without fragrances and cologne post cancer? What is your go-to product to add a fresh scent?

Who couldn't use this opportunity to get paid for doing what you already needed to do if you are age 45 and older?!

Take the Quiz Join our colon cancer screening study

What is your way to fight?

It's Time to Fight for More | Fight Colorectal Cancer Eight years ago, the world was fighting Ebola; a Malaysian Airlines flight vanished; ISIS started making headlines; comedian Robin Williams passed away; the Ferguson, Missouri, riots broke out over the …

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - ASGE has partnered with Amazon Web Services to introduce a device called the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module developed by Medtronic to provide colorectal cancer screening technologies in low-income and underserved communities across the United States through the Medtronic Health Equity Assistance Program. Hope organizations like Fight Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, The Blue Hat Foundation, The Colon Club, Colon Cancer Coalition, and many others.
https://www.asge.org/home/resources/additional-resources/healthy-assist---gi-genius

Health Assist - GI Genius Multiple healthcare facilities across the United States are in underserved areas, which often require government support and increased patient awareness to promote optimal healthcare solutions. In many cases these facilities do not have funding to acquire new advancements and technologies. The Ameri...

We recently learned how First Descents, based in Colorado, introduces the healing power of life-changing outdoor adventures to young adults impacted by cancer and other serious illnesses.

Check out this recent feature in The Colorado Sun
https://coloradosun.com/2022/02/22/first-descents-anniversary-young-adults-cancer/

These young adults are shredding, pedaling and climbing. Oh, and fighting cancer. First Descents has helped thousands of young adults ski, paddle, surf and climb back from fighting life-threatening illnesses for 20 years

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's who are wearing another hat called "Cancer Warrior." You have put on those gloves to fight to the finish for the opportunity to continue to watch your kids grow up and even see them become parents themselves. Keep fighting! Photo credit:

This is the very 1st encounter someone will have at their medical appointment, whether they are a new patient, experienced patient or family member. This person has a huge amount of influence in setting the stage for how this 🏥 medical appointment is going to turn out. The look on their face 😀 and the tone of their voice 💬 can keep a cancer patient and survivor from losing it right there in the waiting room. Their noticing eye will be the one that knows if you need a Kleenex for your eyes or maybe need a private place to wait for the doctor. They hold the key to you being seen. This patient experience is everything. Today is NATIONAL RECEPTIONIST DAY and we commend those receptionist who do an exceptional job and truly understand how what they do every day can mean the world 🌍 of difference for a survivor.
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Over 50% of Cancer Survivors DO NOT get access to the support services that they need. If you are a cancer survivor who was able to get the help that you needed (childcare, mortgage, meals, counseling, medical devices, exercise, nutrition etc.), we're conducting interviews to find out how you were able to defy the odds and get access to those support services. Real life examples would be useful for an amazing book that we'll be releasing in 2019. We must learn from each other and especially how you dealt with everyday challenges, while you were in the fight of your life. Send us a DM so we can connect. Please share with your network.

Oftentimes, cancer survivors find that some clothing items that were considered everyday wear are now classified as medical accessories and cost 3x's aa much as they used too. Some are covered by insurance, some partially covered, not at all covered or only ONE covered by insurance for a year. In the case of bras for cancer survivors, ONE bra a year just doesn't cut it. We could use your help with finding organizations that donate medically necessary bras to breast cancer survivors.


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After being diagnosed with cancer, did you feel depression, fear, and anxiety? The Centers for Disease Control calls this emotional distress. It's Mental Health Awareness Month so follow the recommendations:
1 - Seek help for your emotional and psychological symptoms from , , and .
2 - Talk to your health provider about your
3 - Get mental health screening
4 - Be physically active


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Happy Mother's Day to the cancer patients who are fighting right now, because we know that the love that you have for your children is one of the reasons that you are inspired to KEEP FIGHTING. Happy Mother's Day to the cancer survivor in remission, who is painstaking trying to get their families adjusted to this new norm, post cancer. Happy Mother's Day to those of you who still grieve for your mother who is no longer here on earth due to cancer taking them away. May this bouquet of roses 🌹 be a symbol of the love 💞 that we have for all of you.

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It's National Nurses Week 2018 and while we don't have any free food or gifts to offer, we wanted to share our utmost appreciation for nurses, and a special thank you to Oncology Nurses, who are the center of care for many cancer patients. It is often the oncology nurse who has a sense of not only the physical pain, but also the mental anguish that may befall a patient and survivor. They are the ones who will take the extra few minutes to lend an ear or lay a hand of comfort. They will also offer the shoulder to cry on when it doesn't feel like there is any hope and will be there to help lift you up and encourage you to continue the fight. They can provide the light of hope in the midst of a time of darkness. Probably every cancer patient and survivor can recall a moment of hope that involves a nurse. So, thank you for providing the help and support that a cancer patient needs in the midst of a storm.⠀
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Assisting residents in low income housing with smoking cessation and limiting second hand smoke.

American Lung Association to Offer Assistance with Implementing HUD's Smokefree Housing Rule | Markets Insider CHICAGO, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) rule requiring all public housi...

A new Virginia law is intended to help Virginia residents get the lowest cost for medications. This is because pharmacists could be contractually prohibited from telling patients they could pay less without insurance for their medicine.

Gov. Northam signs bill to allow pharmacists to share best medication prices for consumers A new Virginia law is intended to help Virginia residents get the lowest cost for medications. This is because pharmacists could be contractually prohibited from telling patients they could pay less without insurance for their medicine.Pharmacist Jared Str

Are you a young adult cancer patient or survivor (diagnosed age 40 and below)? Then this cancer conference is for you.
http://cancercon.org/

CancerCon® :: The Annual Gathering For The Young Adult Cancer Movement CancerCon® is the annual gathering for the young adult cancer movement. Now in its 11th year, CancerCon® welcomes hundreds of young adult cancer patients and survivors, along with their caregivers and family members, for 3.5 days of transformational workshops, educational programs, group discussio...

"Even after a decade of being in this space, I am still in awe of the power of social networking and blogging to connect and support us through our collective cancer experience."

The Real Patient in The Digital World I was delighted with the enthusiastic response to the concepts I presented in my talk on the digital patient at the 11th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-11) in Barcelona this week. Though t…

Happening on March 23 in Chicago:
https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/midwest-conference

Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer | Cancer and Careers Join us for our fifth annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer, which will be held Friday, March 23, 2018, in Chicago. This free daylong event, which explores the complexities of balancing treatment and recovery with employment, is open to patients, survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals....

Find out more about Cervical Cancer Awareness

Cervical Cancer Awareness Cervical Cancer is a disease that affects women world wide. Find out some online community resources available for support.

Check out the new blog post!

25% of Cancer Patients Don't Get Access to Care 25% of Cancer Patients Lack Access to Basic Care and 50% Lack Access to Emotional and Social Support.

It's Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, please review this list of symptoms for gynecological cancers and share.

Colorectal screening recommended starting at age 50. It can save lives: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sfl/

Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign CDC's Screen for Life campaign informs men and women aged 50 years and older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests.

Contact your family members and friends this week and encourage a cancer screening.

https://www.cancerscreenweek.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=csw17&utm_content=v1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7oz5qoLy1wIV04uzCh3Q7w8zEAAYASAAEgIRIPD_BwE

Cancer Screen Week Cancer Screen Week is a public health initiative to increase awareness around the benefits of early cancer detection.

Several pharmaceutical companies provide a treasure chest of resources. This includes free or reduced prescription drug and additional support services. Check it out!
https://www.curetoday.com/publications/cure/2017/financial-assistance-2/a-chest-of-charity

A Chest of Charity Many pharmaceutical companies provide assistance for medications that patients desperately need.