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 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
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September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Be sure to check out our special programming for this important time.
Ovarian cancer is not well recognized or understood by the general public, so this month, SHARE will be emphasizing the importance of knowing its signs and communicating with your doctor. Common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
- bloating
- frequent urination
- fatigue
- feeling full after eating
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If you have experienced any of these symptoms for more than two weeks, make an appointment with your gynecologist right away.
SHARE is a partner of the
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance
, which created this helpful
infographic
with critical information on ovarian cancer. Take a look and share with the women in your life so that they are aware, too! You can also call SHARE's Ovarian Cancer Helpline (
866-537-4273) and speak to a trained peer who understands what you're going through.
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| A Second Helping of Life: Meet Our Honorees! |
It's almost time! We're just weeks away from our annual tasting event,
A Second Helping of Life! Not only are we excited for you to join us for an evening of food and fun, but we also can't wait for you to meet this year's honorees!
This year, SHARE salute's a variety of individuals who have been instrumental in our work including
Dr. Sheldon M. Feldman (
Director of Breast Cancer Services at Montefiore and Einstein Hospital,
and immediate past President of The American Society of Breast Surgeons); longtime SHARE friend and supporter
Katherine I. Sweeney
; and
The New York Community Trust
(2017 Anne Grant Advocacy Leadership Award winner).
Don't miss out-
your tickets today!
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Upcoming Webinars
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Disability Law and Metastatic Cancer
Thursday, September 14, 1-2pm ET
Featuring Caroline L. Bersak, Esq of The Family Center.
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Less Pain, More Gain-Palliative Care Strategies for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Thursday, September 27, 7-8pm ET
Featuring
Dr. Carolyn Lefkowits of CU Denver.
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Upcoming Educational Programs
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523 Second Ave, b/w E 29 & E 30 Sts between the slide and outdoor gym
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Thursday, September 16, 6-7:30pm
165 W 46th Street, Room 706
New York, NY 10036
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Monday, September 25, 6:30-8pm
550 First Avenue (between 30th and 33rd Streets)
Smilow Research Center, 1st Floor Seminar Room
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Please call (212) 382-2111 to register for breast cancer groups and (212) 719-1204 for ovarian cancer groups.
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Tues, Sep 12, 6-7:30pm
Tues, Sep 26, 6-7:30pm
Fri, Sep 8, 6-7:30pm
Fri, Sep 22, 12:30-2pm
Breast Cancer Post-Treatment
Wed, Sep 27, 6-7:30pm
DCIS
Tues, Sep 5
*, 6-7:30pm
Meeting on Tuesday due to the holiday
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Metastatic In-Person Lunchtime
Mon, Sep 11, 12:30-2pm
Mon, Sep 25, 12:30-2pm
Coping with Aromatase Inhibitors and Tamoxifen
Thurs, Sep 28, 6-7:30pm
Ovarian Cancer: Newly Diagnosed
Wed, Sep 6, 6-7:30pm
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Support Groups from Your Home
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Please call (212) 382-2111 to register for phone groups and receive instructions on how to participate.
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Wed, Sep 6, 8-9pm ET
Mon, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, 4-5pm ET
Thurs, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7pm ET
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Patient Financial Assistance Survey
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The PAN (Patient Access Network) Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that helps people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases pay for the out-of-pocket costs of their prescription medications.
PAN is interested in learning more about the financial assistance patients may need to cover the out-of-pocket costs for their medications as well as the challenges patients face when looking for financial assistance.
Please help SHARE support PAN in understanding your needs by taking a secure, anonymous, 5-minute survey about your experience with the financial burdens of cancer.
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Pink & Teal Young Professionals Group
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SHARE's Pink and Teal Young Professionals Group recently
held a fundraiser for SHARE with a night of music, drinks and networking! Read all about it
here.
If you're interested in learning more about the Young Professionals Group, please contact our
Communications Director.
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Interested in Volunteering for SHARE?
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SHARE is looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to work with! We're looking to fill a variety of roles including volunteers who can provide peer support on our Helpline, serve as ambassadors to our underserved communities, and help with general administrative tasks such as mailings and filing. If you're interested, please contact our Administrative Manager.
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See What's New In Our Online Support Communities
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A diagnosis of breast or ovarian cancer affects everyone in the family, not just the person diagnosed.
A
Pink and Teal Seminar
in your workplace can empower you and your colleagues to take control of your health and prepare for a future family health crisis.
Contact Arlene
to schedule a free Pink and Teal seminar today!
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Shop Through AmazonSmile!
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Whether you use it for everyday goods or gifts, you can support SHARE just by shopping on Amazon.com through AmazonSmile!
Click
here to start your shopping at
smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will automatically donate a portion of the proceeds to SHARE.
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Call SHARE's Toll-Free Helpline
Talk to a survivor or a caregiver who's been there.
844-ASK-SHARE
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