NCCS Survivorship Newsletter - February 2010
Oncology on Canvas: Feel. Create. Share the Hope. Registration is now open for the Oncology on CanvasSM: Expressions of a Cancer Journey Art Competition! Presented by Lilly USA, LLC, and NCCS, the biennial competition invites individuals touched by cancer – patients, their families, friends, caregivers, and healthcare providers – to express, through art and narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their cancer journeys meaning. You don’t have to be a professional artist or writer – it’s the sharing of the journey that counts. By participating in the competition, you can help inspire others along the way. Learn more >> _______________________________________________	Cancer Advocate Spotlight: Natalie Conforti Diagnosed with cancer three different times by age 28, Natalie Conforti, a member of the leadership council of “I’m Too Young for This” and volunteer at the UCSF Children’s Hospital, knows how important it is for young adult survivors to get involved in advocacy. Read the whole story on her Cancerversary page >> Toolbox Program Highlight: Living with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a free program is now available to help. Living with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a stand-alone audio program that’s part of the Cancer Survival Toolbox®, offers the opportunity to listen to conversations between survivors and their caregivers and learn how to get solutions to real problems they face with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Written by cancer survivors and health care professionals, this program addresses non-Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and basic treatment options, side effects and symptom management, coping with change, and information for caregivers. It can be used on its own or along with the other Toolbox programs. You can also download the free resource guide. Listen now >>
What’s Going on in the Cancerversary Community? Each year, more than 70,000 young adults (between ages 15-40) are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. In her Cancerversary guest blog post, Ewing’s sarcoma survivor Rynell Cook shares the unique challenges young adult survivors face and offers some great resources. Read the full blog post >> _______________________________________________
Stepping Up For those who take care of loved ones with cancer, the role of caregiver often includes advocating on that person’s behalf. A recent article in CR magazine, “Stepping Up,” examines the multi- faceted role of care giving through the eyes of several caregiver/advocates, including NCCS Super Advocate Michelle Johnston-Fleece. Read more >> _______________________________________________
Get Professional Advocacy Training - for FREE! Want to get more involved in cancer advocacy, but not sure where to start? You can learn the ins and outs of how to take action at the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s 2010 Advocacy Training Conference. This year NCCS is pleased to announce a scholarship program for qualified advocates to attend this incredible conference, held in Washington, D.C. May 22 - 25, 2010. Read more and apply today! >>

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