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National Minority Cancer Awareness Month – Addressing Health Disparities

According to the National Institute of Health, National Minority Health Month: Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups.Encourages action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications. While we often hear the phrase “cancer does not discriminate”, experiences of cancer, treatment

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Early Detection Can Prevent Cancer
April is National Cancer Control Month

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April is National Cancer Control Month, aiming to raise awareness for cancer prevention and treatment.

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Meet Scott!

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Scott E. Weiner Volunteer Workshop Facilitator Scott is a certified hypnotist who facilitates hands-on stress reduction workshops monthly in both Westchester and NYC. He has lost track, but thinks he began more than 15 years ago! Which, he says, is probably when his photo is from!!! He has a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from

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Leadership Changes: All Good Things Must Come to an End

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As they say, all good things must come to an end. This week, we bid farewell to our beloved Executive Director, Jen Scully. For nearly 15 years, Jen has proven her dedication and commitment to the entire Gilda’s Club Westchester community while wearing numerous hats and holding key roles during her time here.

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GET READY for Exercise as a Cancer Survivor – Thursday, March 31 at 6PM

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Exercise helps to improve not only your physical health, but also your mental health during every phase of treatment. The American Cancer Society recommends adults should get 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75-150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week or a combination of these. Getting to or exceeding 300 minutes is ideal.

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Meet Rebekah!

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Rebekah, Age 18 Youth Committee Member Rebekah is a valued member of the Gilda’s Club Youth Committee, which is comprised of volunteer high school students who raise awareness and support for GCW. In her two years as a Youth Committee member, Rebekah has volunteered at our annual Noogiefest and summer events, raised awareness about vital

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3 Key Ways Cancer Survivors Can Lower their Risk of Getting Heart Disease

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February is American Heart Month. Cancer survivors reportedly have a higher risk of heart disease than people who have never had cancer.

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Meet Mia!

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Mia, Age 10CTF Member Mia is 10 years old and enjoys playing with her dog Leo, reading, creating art, and doing yoga. Mia joined the Children, Teens and Families (CTF) Program at Gilda’s Club Westchester in 2021 after her father was diagnosed with cancer in 2020. Learn more about Mia’s interests, aspirations, and how GCW

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Talking to Kids About Cancer

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Cancer doesn’t just affect the individual who receives the diagnosis. It impacts the entire family, especially children and teens. Effective communication during this time helps children develop the coping skills they’ll need throughout this challenging time.

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Virtual Caregiving: Support from a Distance

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The pandemic has caused many changes in our lives. For some caregivers, this means having to be physically apart from your loved one living with cancer. Even if your loved one is living in a distant location, you can still support them in other ways.

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