Post date -- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:39pm
Opportunity to Get Involved (e.g. advocacy, volunteer)
Today the American Cancer Society turns 100 years old. This means - 100 years of funding research to better understand cancer and improve treatments for cancer, and providing support to cancer patients, cancer caregivers and cancer survivors.
Sixty years ago, 1 out of 3 people diagnosed with cancer in the US surivied to 5 years. Today, 2 out of 3 individuals newly diagnosed with cancer will celebrate over 5 additional birthdays.
ACS pledges to continue the fight. Check out the ACS at 100: Finish the Fight: Together We Can End Cancer at http://www.cancer.org/fight/index
For more information, contact:
ACS Support Services
Post date -- Friday, May 17, 2013 - 10:29am
Event (e.g.conference, teleconference, fundraiser, etc.)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 6:30pm
Beauty of Caring Dallas
Join us for an inspiring evening of career, beauty and wellness seminars! The event is free to attend and complimentary refreshments and valet parking will be provided.
Break-out sessions include:
· Career coaching and job search advice from Cancer and Careers
· Facial massage and makeup application techniques with Shiseido beauty experts
· Relaxation and wellness tips from SELF magazine
Registration: To register for the event please fill out the form here or call 646.929.8023
For more information, contact:
Sarah Goodell
646-929-8023
sgoodell@cew.org
Post date -- Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 12:00am
Event (e.g.conference, teleconference, fundraiser, etc.)
CancerCare, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society offers free workshops on a variety of cancer-related topics. For details and to register for a workshop, call 1-800-813-HOPE, or visit the CancerCare website at www.cancercare.org/connect.
June 14- Living with Metastatic Skin Cancer Part II: Emerging Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma
June 19- Going the Distance: Thriving and Surviving with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Part IV: When Your Loved One Has CML: How Caregivers Can Help Improve Adherence
For more information, contact:
Carolyn Messner
cmessner@cancercare.org
Post date -- Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 9:00am
Research study, clinical trial, writer/journalist request,focus group,etc
Women breast cancer survivors who completed primary cancer treatment (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation, surgery) within the past year are needed for an Internet study on problems experienced after cancer. This study aims to help improve the care and well-being of future breast cancer survivors. To participate in the study, you must be age 21 or older, diagnosed with cancer for the first time and that diagnosis is breast cancer in Stage I, II, or III. The study involves completion of an online survey that will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes of your time. Modest compensation will be offered for participating. To see if you are eligible for our study, please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BCSurvivorStudy44.
For more information, contact:
Briana Todd, MS
(301) 295-9659
CancerSurvivor-ggg@usuhs.edu
Post date -- Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 6:29am
Opportunity to Get Involved (e.g. advocacy, volunteer)
Share your favorite recipes and gratitude with other CSN members! In keeping with the spirit of the holidays, here's an opportunity for CSN members (survivors, caregivers and staff) to share a favorite recipe along with what we are grateful for. Recipes do not have to relate to a holiday theme, just something you really like. Recipes can be entered, viewed and downloaded at - Recipe Project. Feel free to spread the word with your CSN friends via the discussion boards, chat, or CSN private messaging. Thank you for participating! Note: This project has been independently organized by a CSN member. It has not been funded or endorsed by the American Cancer Society.
For more information, contact:
CSN member -- jimwins
Post date -- Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 3:54pm
Research study, clinical trial, writer/journalist request,focus group,etc
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is currently offering a study for survivors of breast cancer who are experiencing anxiety about the possibility of cancer recurrence.
Eligible participants include women who are more than 1 year out from active treatment for DCIS or stage I or II breast cancer with no history of recurrence or metastasis. To participate, you must have access to a telephone, a computer and the Internet, and you will need to come in to MSKCC in New York City, New York for one visit.
This study will test a computer program designed to reduce fear of cancer recurrence among breast cancer survivors through 8 30-minute sessions completed over 4 weeks. While the first session will be completed with a staff member at MSKCC, the rest of the sessions can be completed in your own home. You will be asked to fill out questionnaires before, after, and 3 months following the intervention. This program is free of charge, and you will be offered a total of $25 over the study for your time. You may be asked to provide saliva samples before and after completing the program, but this is not required to participate.
For more information, contact:
Malwina Tuman / Corinne Sweeney
tumanm@mskcc.org / sweeneyc@mskcc.org
646-888-0134
Post date -- Monday, May 2, 2011 - 12:57am
Research study, clinical trial, writer/journalist request,focus group,etc
Are You a Working Woman in a Committed Relationship? Please join us in a study to learn more about romantic relationships and their impact on quality of life, in women who have or have not had breast cancer. In order to participate, you must be: 1) A female breast cancer survivor who is between 18 months and five years after initial diagnosis, and who is currently cancer-free OR A female between 18 and 75 years of age, who has never had cancer 2) In a committed, monogamous relationship of 2 or more continuous years 3) Be currently working (25+ hours per week, in a formal work environment, i.e., not as a freelancer or stay at home parent) 4) In the past seven years, both you and your partner must be without a history of life-threatening or chronic disabling condition (other than breast cancer). For more information and specifics, please visit our website. We will ask you to complete a short online questionnaire that will require approximately 30 minutes of your time. The study is 100% online, completely private, and can be completed from any computer with an internet connection. This research project is being run by the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
For more information, contact:
Lynn Breckenridge
(301) 295-9660
bcsdyadstudy@gmail.com
