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Dealing with Cancer? Lesbian Cancer Initiative Can Help

Posted on September 27, 2011, 3:07 PM, by Center Blog, under Health.
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Lesbians, bisexual women and transgender people dealing with cancer have a unique opportunity to connect with others in the same circumstance through the Center’s Lesbian Cancer Initiative.  Fall Lesbian Cancer Initiative support groups still have openings for people with a cancer diagnosis and those caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis. Please share this with anyone you think may be interested and have them call us for an intake appointment.
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Survivors Group
Thursdays, 6 PM – 7:30 PM. October 6 through December 15
A group for lesbians, bisexual women and transgender cancer survivors to help participants navigate the challenges of living with, and after, a cancer diagnosis.  The group will focus on cancer’s broad impact on our lives, from the stress of navigating the medical system and treatment decisions to its effect on sexuality, body image and relationships.  This group is offered in partnership with SHARE.  Intake required. Please call. Free.  
 
Caring for Someone with Cancer/ Caring for Ourselves
Mondays, 6 PM – 7:30 PM. October 3 through December 12
A support group for lesbians, bisexual women & transgender (LBT) people caring for a partner, friend or family member with a cancer diagnosis, as well as women and transgender people offering care to an LBT person with cancer. The group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis and focuses on juggling the emotions and responsibilities of care giving with the critical importance of self-care.
 
These groups are free, but intake is required. Please call  (646) 556-9294 for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Inspired Discussion at The C-Word

Posted on November 30, 2009, 1:28 PM, by Melody, under Health.

The Lesbian Cancer Initiative’s 6th Annual The C-Word: Coming Together Around Cancer was a powerful evening. There was art, spoken word, education and poignant discussion of politics in light of the recent announcement of new breast cancer screening recommendations that would push the age to start regular mammography back from 40 to 50.

On November 16, The New York Times published an article about an expert panel’s decision to recommend people start mammography later in life, have mammograms less frequently, not perform self exams and possibly stop getting mammograms after age 75. The panel, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), reviewed data and concluded that the number of lives saved by mammography did not support yearly screening starting at age 40, a reversal of its 2002 recommendations for the test.

The new recommendations largely surprised the breast cancer advocacy community. In this youtube video, The C-Word attendees and speakers express deep concern and determination to keep fighting for our health in response to the USPSTF’s new guidelines about breast cancer screening.  Watch the video above.

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