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Stories

John's Story

John shares his experience as a cancer caregiver, reflecting on the loss of his loved ones and the support he found through CancerCare during some of the most difficult moments of his life.

Ashley's Story

As part of CancerCare's 80th Anniversary campaign, Ashley shares her experience with acute myeloid leukemia and how CancerCare's free services, including its support groups, have helped her.

Veronica's Story

As part of CancerCare's 80th Anniversary campaign, Veronica shares her experience after being diagnosed with stage one breast cancer and how CancerCare's free services, including its spirituality support group, helped her.

Maria's Story

Maria shares her experience with stage four lung cancer and how CancerCare's free services, including its support groups, have helped her.

Caregiving: Stories from CancerCare Clients

Watch our latest video and meet a diverse range of caregiving clients and their unique experiences caring for their loved ones with cancer.

Merit's Story

Meet Merit, a CancerCare client and recipient of a Young Professionals Committee scholarship. You can also learn more about the Young Professionals Committee at www.cancercare.org/youngprofessionals.

Nolan's Story

CancerCare client and cancer survivor Nolan shares his experience with leukemia and how our free services, including a gay men support group, helped him.

Aleksandra's Story

CancerCare client Aleksandra shares her experience with breast cancer and how our free services, including a young adult online support group and wig clinic, helped her.

Thomasina's Story

CancerCare client Thomasina shares her experience with metastatic breast cancer and how our free services, including counseling and co-payment assistance, helped her.

Seyna's Story

CancerCare client Seyna shares her experience with breast cancer and how our free services, including counseling and in-person support groups, helped her.

Willard's Story

CancerCare client Willard shares his experience with cancer and how our free services helped him.

Cindy's Story

Cindy is a theater enthusiast, a relentless lung cancer survivor for 21 years and CancerCare employee. When Cindy was diagnosed with lung cancer, she reached out to CancerCare and found the support she needed.

Miguel's Story

Young and active, Miguel tells how he partnered with his medical team on treatment decisions to keep his life as normal as possible and his dreams alive, making sure his life defined who he is not his cancer.

Diane's Story

Diane and her husband Larry talk about their experiences in trying to understand treatment options and how they would affect their quality of life and abilities to do the things they love.

Tani's Story

After hearing the words “You have cancer”, and before starting treatment, Tani took a pause to examine her priorities. Listen to how she came to grips with her new reality and at the same time, let her oncologist know what she needed to do.

Shirley's Story

Shirley was diagnosed with cancer just a month after she was married…and ended up spending her honeymoon at her treatment center. She contacted CancerCare for financial assistance and a breast prosthesis, and today is a fixture at CancerCare programs and events. Watch Shirley’s video to learn about what inspires her in the face of cancer.

Miguel's Story

Miguel is a young adult who came to CancerCare after going through treatment for two cancer diagnoses. He found connection and support through the organization’s Young Adult Patients Support Group, and keeps in touch with many group members today. Watch Miguel’s video to learn about what he’s found helpful while living through and beyond cancer.

Debbie's Story

Debbie is a breast cancer survivor who describes herself as a “Superwoman” advocate for herself and others affected by cancer. Still, she found herself grappling with difficult emotions brought on by her diagnosis. She came to CancerCare for counseling and learned that everything she was feeling was completely normal, which gave her the strength to keep wearing that “S” on her shirt.

Lynn's Story

Lynn’s multiple myeloma diagnosis came as a shock, as did losing her hair from her intensive treatments. She made an appointment at CancerCare’s Wig and Prosthesis Clinic, and came away from her visit with a free wig that helped her look and feel less self-conscious about her appearance. Lynn also received financial assistance and participates in various CancerCare programs.

Allison's Story

Allison had just graduated from college and was ready to pursue her career when her father was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. After struggling with her father’s diagnosis, Allison contacted CancerCare to learn about the organization’s services for young adult caregivers—and found the support she needed.

Dana's Story

When Dana was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she took control of her diagnosis by doing her research to learn about treatment and emotional support options. She came to CancerCare to connect with others in a similar situation, and has found the lasting connections she’s made have made a huge difference in her life during and beyond cancer.

Alfredo's Story

Alfredo, who was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma and is currently in remission, shares his story and how support groups and counseling at CancerCare helped him adjust to life after cancer.

Jonah's Story

CancerCare honored Jonah, a young adult coping with a melanoma diagnosis, at our Annual Spring Gala.

Kathryn's Story

Kathryn, a young adult caregiver, talks about the challenges of caregiving and how she found support through CancerCare.

Services

How CancerCare Supports People Affected By Cancer

CancerCare's oncology social workers provide free emotional, practical and financial support for people with cancer, caregivers, loved ones and the bereaved.

Finding love after loss: A couple's journey from grief to joy

Our Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp and a heartwarming story of two participating families was featured on the CBS Morning News

CancerCare Keeps Us Together - Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program

CancerCare's Pet Assistance & Wellness (PAW) Program helps people living with cancer and their caregivers care for their pets. Since March 2020, the PAW Program has helped over 900 pet owners affected by cancer--and our clients' needs continue to grow. Thank you to Katie Couric, award-winning journalist and cancer advocate, for lending her voice to this important cause.

Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer

Watch Lauren Chatalian, LMSW, gives guidance for women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

CancerCare's Sarah Paul, LCSW Shares Her Story

CancerCare's Director of Clinical Programs, Sarah Paul, LCSW spoke to SurvivorNet about her sister's cancer diagnosis and its impact on her and her family.

CancerCare's Women's Cancers Program and Wig/Prosthesis Clinic

Stacy Chilton, LCSW, talks about our Women’s Cancers Program and how CancerCare’s Wig and Prosthesis Clinic helps people coping with cancer-related changes to their appearance.

CancerCare's Caregiver Program

Andrew Chesler, LMSW, describes the unique and specialized services CancerCare provides to caregivers of people affected by cancer.

CancerCare's Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

CancerCare's Co-Payment Assistance Foundation helps people afford co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted treatment drugs. Learn more from our Foundation’s director, Michele McCourt.

CancerCare's Financial Assistance Services

Vice President of Patient Assistance and Community Engagement, Vilmarie Rodriguez, LCSW, provides an overview of CancerCare’s financial assistance services for people affected by cancer.

CancerCare: Trust, Community, Hope, Compassion, Support and Resilience

Listen to our clients as they share their unique stories about how they have been helped by CancerCare.

CancerCare's Online Support Groups

Watch Online Support Group Program Director Caroline Edlund, LCSW share how online support groups help people affected by cancer connect with each other and share their experiences.

CancerCare's Young Adult Program

Angelique Caba, LCSW discusses how our Young Adult Program addresses the unique concerns of young adults affected by cancer.

CancerCare's Regional Programs

Senior Director of Regional Programs Kathy Nugent, LCSW describes some of the unique services provided by CancerCare’s regional offices in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island.

CancerCare’s Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp

Claire Grainger, LCSW shares her own personal story and describes our Healing Hearts Family Bereavement Camp, a weekend retreat in the Poconos for families coping with the loss of a loved one from cancer.

CancerCare's Educational Programs

Senior Director of Education and Training Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW, OSW-C, LCSW-R describes our free educational programs, including Connect Education Workshops that provide listeners with the latest cancer information straight from leading experts.

CancerCare's Children's Program

Our children’s program provides free, professional support services for parents, adolescents and children affected by cancer. Learn about our services for children and families from Angelique Caba, LCSW.

CancerCare's Counseling

William Goeren, LCSW-R provides an overview of counseling services for patients, caregivers, friends, loved ones and the bereaved.

CancerCare's Older Adult Program

Watch Sarah Kelly, LCSW describe the challenges older people face when coping with cancer.

CancerCare's Mind/Body/Spirit Resources

Richard Dickens, LCSW-R shares his story of his own cancer diagnosis and talks about how people coping with cancer can benefit from mind/body/spirit exercises including meditation and guided imagery.

Events

CancerCare's Lung Cancer Walk for Hope 2022

On November 6, 2022, Our Lady of Mercy Academy's chorus performed the national anthem at CancerCare's 19th Annual Lung Cancer Walk for Hope in Woodbury, NY.

Educational

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Subcutaneous Drugs for Cancer: A Faster Alternative to IV Infusions

Thanks to medical advancements, many numerous cancer drugs that were previously delivered only via IV Infusions are now available as subcutaneous injections. For patients, this means less time in the clinic and more time with loved ones. In this educational video, we explain how subcutaneous cancer drugs work, the benefits of subcutaneous delivery, how to prepare for your injections, and what to expect during and after treatment.

Subcutaneous Drugs for Cancer: A Caregiver’s Guide

Thanks to medical advancements, many numerous cancer drugs that were previously delivered only via IV Infusions are now available as subcutaneous injections. For patients and their loved ones, this means less time in the clinic and more time back home. In this educational video, we explain how subcutaneous cancer drugs work, the benefits of subcutaneous delivery, how patients can prepare for their injections, and what to expect during and after treatment.

What is a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)?

This video defines and explains the practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the companies that create and oversee your prescription drug benefits. PBMs use several practices designed to save the health plan money, but these cost-control measures may negatively impact people with cancer. This video explains what to do in the face of PBM practices, including Formularies, Price Negotiations, Pre-Authorizations, Step Therapy, Specialty Pharmacies and Claim Denials.

What are ADCs (Antibody-Drug Conjugates)?

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on a type of targeted therapy called “Antibody Drug Conjugates” that may offer new hope to patients with cancer.

Colorectal Cancer: Screening and Risk Factors

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on the risk factors and screening procedures for colorectal cancer.

Cáncer colorrectal: Detección y factores de riesgo

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Why Some Cancers Are Resistant to Treatment

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on the role of the HER3 biomarker in various cancers and the ongoing efforts to develop HER3-targeted therapies.

HER2 in Gastric Cancer

What role does HER2 play in gastric cancer? If you have been diagnosed with gastric cancer, ask your doctor whether your tumor was tested to learn its HER2 status and what the results mean for your care.

HER2 in Cancer

What role does HER2 play in cancer? If you have been diagnosed with certain types of cancer, ask your doctor whether your tumor's HER2 status could affect your care.

Cancer Clinical Trials Part 1: Considering a Cancer Clinical Trial?

This is a patient education video outlining the key factors one must consider in deciding whether to participate in a cancer clinical trial.

Ensayos Clínicos Sobre El Cáncer Parte 1: Qué considerar en un ensayo clinic sobre el cáncer

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Cancer Clinical Trials Part 2: Clinical Trial Phases

Before any drug is approved by the FDA, it must first be tested in humans in a series of trials, referred to as Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III. This patient education video explains each phase, looking at the key questions each trial phase aims to answer, and what trial participants can expect during each phase.

Ensayos Clínicos Sobre El Cáncer Parte 2: Fases del ensayo clínico

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Cancer Clinical Trials Part 3: Your Rights and Protections in a Clinical Trial

This is a patient education video on the federally-regulated rights and protections afforded to clinical trial participants.

Ensayos Clínicos Sobre El Cáncer Parte 3: Sus derechos y protecciones en un ensayo clínico

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Cancer Clinical Trials Part 4: Why Are Cancer Clinical Trials So Important?

This is a patient education video on the benefits of cancer clinical trials for the individual and for the advancement of cancer research.

Ensayos Clínicos Sobre El Cáncer Parte 4: El valor de los ensayos clínicos sobre el cáncer

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Cancer Clinical Trials Part 5: Getting Support on Your Clinical Trial Journey

This is a patient education video on the types of educational, emotional, practical and financial support CancerCare provides to clinical trial participants and their caregivers.

Ensayos Clínicos Sobre El Cáncer Parte 5: Obtener apoyo en su recorrido del ensayo clínico

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

The Role of the TROP2 Biomarker in Cancer

This is a patient education video from CancerCare on the role of the TROP2 biomarker in various cancers and the existing/developing TROP2-targeted therapies.

La función del biomarcador TROP2 en el cáncer

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Working During Treatment

This is a patient education video providing useful tips and guidance for patients working while undergoing cancer treatment.

You Survived Cancer…Now What? Your Survivor Care Plan

This is a patient education video offers tips and guidance regarding what to do after you finish your cancer treatment to protect your health and your job.

Understanding Charitable Patient Assistance Programs - Financial Assistance for Medication Copays

Learn how Charitable Patient Assistance Programs can help you.

What Is a Clinical Trial?

Watch this video to learn more about clinical trials so that you can make an informed decision.

CAR T-cell Therapy for Cancers of the Blood and Lymph Tissues

CAR T-cell therapy is a new approach to treating patients with cancer of the blood or lymph tissues that has returned or has not responded after trying several other treatments.

Managing a Loved One’s Cancer Diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis raises many practical concerns and challenges. There are appointments to track, bills to pay, and paperwork—a lot of paperwork! As a caregiver, it likely falls on you to manage many of these tasks—all while keeping up your usual responsibilities and filling in some of the roles typically handled by your loved one.

Manejo de las preocupaciones prácticas del diagnóstico de cáncer de su ser querido

Un diagnóstico de cáncer plantea muchas preocupaciones y desafíos prácticos. Como cuidador, es probable que le corresponda administrar muchas de estas tareas, todo mientras mantiene sus responsabilidades habituales y desempeña algunas de las funciones que normalmente realiza su ser querido.

Practicing Cultural Humility in the Delivery of Cancer Care

Practicing cultural humility when treating cancer patients is crucial as it acknowledges and respects the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of individuals, enabling health care providers to provide patient-centered care tailored to their unique needs. By fostering a climate of cultural humility, health care professionals can build trust and rapport with their patients, leading to improved communication, better treatment outcomes and enhanced overall wellbeing.

Practicar la humildad cultural en la prestación de atención del cancer

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

For Cancer Caregivers: Who’s On a Cancer Caregiving Team?

A diagnosis of cancer may be the most difficult challenge you or your loved one will ever face. The good news is that help is available from the people who make up your loved one’s health care team.

Entienda las funciones de los miembros del equipo de atención del cáncer

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

For Cancer Patients: Who’s On My Cancer Caregiving Team?

A diagnosis of cancer may be the most difficult challenge you or your loved ones will ever face. The good news is that help is available from the people who make up your health care team.

CAR T-cell Therapy for Multiple Myeloma

CAR T-cell therapy is a new approach to treating patients with multiple myeloma that has returned or has not responded after trying several other treatments.

La labor de la terapia de células T con CAR en el mieloma múltiple

Este video es parte de la serie de hojas informativas de videos de educación profesional de CancerCare, "Conozca los hechos."

Clavas De Supervivencia Para Cuidadores

Learn ways to support yourself as you care for a loved one with cancer. (Spanish version)

Immunotherapia y Cancer

Learn how immunotherapy is used to treat cancer. (Spanish version)

Keys to Survival for Caregivers

Learn ways to support yourself as you care for a loved one with cancer.

Immunotherapy and Cancer

Learn more about how immunotherapy can be used to treat cancer.

What Are Biomarkers?

What are biomarkers, and what can biomarker testing mean for your cancer and your care? Learn more by watching this informative video and visit cancercare.org/biomarkers (https://www.cancercare.org/biomarkers) to explore further.

How Can I Practice Mindfulness?

Lauren Chatalian gives mindfulness tips.

How Do I Incorporate Mindfulness Into My Life?

Erin Murphy-Wilczek talks about the benefits of mindfulness and gives some tips on how to put it into practice.

How Do I Cope With Anxiety?

Claire Grainger, LCSW, teaches a breathing technique to help cope with anxiety

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