What does it mean to be a ‘survivor’?According to the National Institute of Health and the American Cancer Society: an individual is considered (to be) a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis, through the balance of his or her life. Facts about Survivors (American Cancer Society):• The majority of cancer survivors (67%) were diagnosed […]
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Cancer does not exist in a vacuum. When a parent, child, or other family member is dx with a life threatening illness, the entire family system is impacted and changed.For teenagers, navigating this life involving new routines, hospital visits, and uncertainty, can be an incredibly overwhelming and isolating experience. For many adolescents impacted by cancer,
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Eleanor Nyakina AkumuClubhouse Operations Manager Eleanor currently works as the Clubhouse Operations Manager at Gilda’s Club Westchester, and has 10 years of direct experience assisting senior executives. She has a Bachelor of Science from the Syracuse University in Political Science/International Relations. Read below to learn more about our hardworking and invaluable coworker Eleanor! What is
