Here’s a young woman (Ali Rogan) interviewed on the PBS Newshour recently about her newly-published book Beat Breast Cancer Like A Boss. Rogan’s message is the positive power of community to any woman affected by breast cancer. Her book highlights 30 women, famous and not so famous, whose stories offer encouragement, role models, coping mechanisms and strategies for patients and survivors alike.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/this-book-of-breast-cancer-survival-stories-seeks-to-foster-solidarity
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This book of breast cancer survival stories seeks to foster solidarity
On Sunday our co-founder, Roxana Cannon Arsht, was recognized as one of Delaware's ten history-making women by The News Journal/DelawareOnline.com.
Roxana and Delaware native Meg Maley combined their professional work with a passion for people affected by cancer and in 2000 established Cancer Care Connection. Their vision was to provide a service to people touched by the ripple effect of cancer - stress, emotions, fears, caregiving as well as answers to practical questions - "side effects" that can't be treated with medicine.
Roxana was the first female judge in Delaware and chances are you've seen buildings named in her honor at the University of Delaware and ChristianaCare.
So next time you happen to glance up at Roxana Arsht's name, thank her on behalf of the thousands of people who have been touched and supported by her vision over these last 20 years.
We're so pleased to have this article published in the Modern Maturity Center's June Bulletin. Located in Dover, Modern Maturity Center is the largest senior center in Delaware.
Last night we announced our upcoming merger with Jewish Family Services of Delaware! Starting July 1, our team of Oncology Social Workers, Board Member Clint Walker, and Executive Director Janet Teixeira will be joining the JFS team to continue and expand the important work of Cancer Care Connection. We are so excited for this partnership! Read more about the merger and view the video announcement at the link below.
https://www.jfsdelaware.org/jfs-merges-cancer-care-connection/
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JFS Delaware Merges with Cancer Care Connection - Jewish Family Services of Delaware
Cancer Care Connection and the DE Interscholastic Basketball Coaching Association (DIBCA) are pleased to announce the awarding of four $500 scholarships to outstanding high school scholar-athletes graduating this year.
Tameeyah Bowden (Sussex Central High School) and Mackenna Kerrick (Woodbridge High School) will both attend the University of Delaware in the fall.
Charles Parson (Salesianum High School) will attend Notre Dame University in Indiana while Braxton Robinson (Caesar Rodney High School) will be a student at Cabrini College in Pennsylvania.
All four students earned their scholarships through personal essays.
Cancer Care Connection is the beneficiary of the Blue Gold Basketball Game.
“More than 10 million Americans are living with cancer, and they demonstrate the ever-increasing possibility of living beyond cancer.”
Sheryl Crow, Singer, songwriter and cancer survivor.
About a year ago we posted a story about the pro-baseball player Trey Mancini with the Baltimore Orioles. At age 28 and one of baseball's better players, Trey had been diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
After months of treatment, Trey reports that his doctors describe him as cancer free. On Sunday, he and the Orioles played their first spring training game of the year and guess what? In his first at-bat, Trey got a standing ovation... and then he got a hit!
https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/video/5347777-standing-ovation-for-trey-mancini-during-first-spring-game-back/
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Standing Ovation For Trey Mancini During First Spring Game Back
Cancer screenings and early diagnosis can help you and your loved ones get the help you need sooner to reach the best possible outcome.
Check out the revised guidelines and criteria from the US Preventive Services Task Force for lung cancer screenings, which increases eligibility from 6.4 million adults to 14.5 million. Don't put it off - cancer screenings save lives!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/03/09/lung-cancer-screening-guidelines-double-number-people-eligible/4641108001/
If you or your loved one are struggling with a cancer diagnosis, call Cancer Care Connection at 302-266-8050 to speak with one of our trained Oncology Social Workers.
USATODAY.COM
New guidelines more than double the number of Americans eligible for lung cancer screening, but experts say it's not enough