There are a couple conferences I want to share, a couple support groups, and I've added a couple new websites to the resource list (in the right frame). The conferences & support groups take place in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Long Island..and they are coming up soon, so act fast!
Manhattan
OMG2013 east/nyc Cancer Summit for Young Adults
"Co-produced and co-presented by Stupid Cancer, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Young Survival Coalition, OMG2013/east is the Northeast's premiere regional conference and social networking event for the young adult cancer movement." The website shares that "young adults, a largely unknown group in the war on cancer, account for 72,000 new diagnoses each year. That's one every eight minutes. This is not OK!" OMG2013/east takes place September 28th, 2013 at 9:00am at New York Law School (185 West Broadway, NYC). Admission is free but seats are limited and registration is required so register here!
Long Island
The Third Annual Breast Cancer Summit
I'm excited about this one because I'll be there representing Young Survival Coalition at the expo tables. The 3rd Annual Breast Cancer Summit takes place Monday, September 30, 2013 from 8 AM to 1 PM at The Coral House (70 Milburn Avenue, Baldwin, NY) and features keynote speaker Cynthia Nixon of Sex and the City. According to the event Facebook page, "the event will focus on the patient education process and the latest developments in detection, treatment, and reconstruction. This free event is already at capacity but you can add yourself to the waitlist here and you will be contacted if space opens up.
Brooklyn
(Taken from the New York Methodist Hospital's Thrive magazine Community Events page)
Look Good Feel Better
"Helping women with cancer feel beautiful inside and out." Thursday September 19, 2013 from 2 PM to 4 PM at Wesley House 6A (501 6th Street). Call 718.780.3593 to register (required).
*Note: Look Good Feel Better programs and resources are free and available nationwide (including in DC and Puerto Rico). According to their website: "Look Good Feel Better holds group workshops that teach beauty techniques to female cancer patients to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Look Good Feel Better also offers programs for teens, individual consultations in select areas, Spanish language and Spanish/English programs, and a Web site for men undergoing cancer treatment." A quick look at the website shows that this program's offerings also include: a hotline, self help materials and virtual workshop. This resource is added to the right frame as well.
Monthly Cancer Support Group
"Led by a physician and a chaplain, this group is for individuals diagnosed with cancer and those dealing with a loved one's cancer." Monthly on Thursdays 3-430 PM at Wesley House 6B (501 6th Street). Call 718.780.3593 to register (required).
Web Resources
(listed in the right frame)
Fab-U-Wish
Giuliana Rancic's Fab-U-Wish In Partnership with Bright Pink wants to grant some special young women fighting breast or ovarian cancer with their most fabulous wish! Learn all about the breast cancer survivor's new program for young women and start dreaming up your own Fab-U-Wish today.
Breast Cancer DIY
According to the site: "We do not offer medical advice, but we do provide links to other sources of information to help take the mystery out of your diagnosis, and hopefully help you with other information you did not realize you needed to know."
Alright, get on it! Register, check out these websites, but most importantly, SHARE!
Love,
Diane :)
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