Navigating Cancer

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Read October 6, 2022

Breast Cancer Awareness: Let’s Talk Screening, Survivorship & Support

In the United States, mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality by nearly 40% since 1990. Many women have shared their own stories about the key role routine screening played in their breast cancer diagnosis, leading to timely treatment. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we share a few of those stories here. If you are living with breast cancer or are a caregiver to someone with breast cancer, we also share resources that can help ease the burden of your journey.
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Read June 8, 2022

Support for LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors in the LGBTQ+ community face unique challenges, and finding social connection and support is essential. Many of our CSC and Gilda's Club network partners offer support programming and activities specifically for LGBTQ+ cancer survivors. Keep reading to learn more.
Middleweight boxing champion Daniel Jacobs interacts with a group of children
Read July 9, 2021

Bone Cancer Awareness Month

Daniel Jacobs is a 2-time middleweight world champion. This boxing pro is also a cancer survivor. July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, so recognizing Daniel’s story now seems fitting. It’s also an opportune time to talk about bone cancer, risk factors, and treatment options. Read on for more details.
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Read June 3, 2022

3 Tips to Remember for National Cancer Survivors Day

National Cancer Survivors Day is a time to recognize cancer survivors, inspire those who have recently been diagnosed, and raise awareness about the challenges of survivorship. We’ve gathered 3 top tips for navigating survivorship along with words of inspiration from cancer survivors.
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Read April 21, 2021

The Cancer Support Community Is Here for You

Cancer didn’t stop because of the pandemic, and neither did the Cancer Support Community. Our experienced Helpline staff is here to provide personalized support when and where it is needed most, because community is stronger than cancer.
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Read March 18, 2022

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Talk Screening

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to encouraging patients, survivors, and caregivers to share their stories, advocate for colorectal cancer prevention, and inform others about the importance of early detection.