Health
LCI News & Announcements
September 2, 2011
Women of Color Game Night! Please stop by if you’re free…
Friday, September 9
7 PM - 10 PM
Sponsored by The Lesbian Cancer Initiative, The Lesbian AIDS Project, SAGE Harlem and Center CARE Wellness.
Play games, listen to music, and meet new people. For women who love the company of other women.
Refreshments, MetroCards and raffle prizes provided.
No advance registration required. For more information, contact Migdalia Santiago at 646-556-9300 ext. 217
For more information, visit www.gaycenter.org/node/6192
FREE
The Lesbian Cancer Initiative is pleased to announce the release of our first-ever gender-neutral Breast/Chest Self-Awareness (BCSA) Shower Card
Because…we want you to take care of your breasts/chest…
Because…we want you to know your risk for breast cancer…
Because…we want to encourage you to make healthy lifestyle choices…
LCI has created a shower card for our community members. We understand that most of the materials you have access to about breast cancer screening and early detection may not speak to your unique concerns related to your sexual orientation or gender identity. This BCSA card was developed for you, and we'd like you to have one.
Please stop by Center Wellness during our regular business hours and you can pick one up to take home and hook on your shower head.
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LCI Fall Support Groups
LBT Cancer Survivors and Caring for Someone with Cancer/Caring for Ourselves for LBT Caregivers
For group descriptions and dates please go to www.gaycenter.org/health/groups#lci
For more information and to register, please contact the Lesbian Cancer Initiative at 646-556-9300. If you are registering for the first time, please call to schedule an intake appointment, if you are a previous LCI group participant, please call Cristina Moldow, LCI Coordinator, at 646-556-9294. Thank you!
LCI support groups and short-term counseling services are free of charge to LBT individuals affected by cancer. MetroCards are available as well. LCI support services are free of charge, but an intake is required.
The Lesbian Cancer Initiative Co-Sponsors the 2011 Breast Cancer in Women of Color Conference
Saturday, September 24
8:30 AM – 1 PM
The NYU Cancer Institute presents a day of empowered learning and sharing for women at risk, previously diagnosed and those who care for them.
Program includes lectures on the following topics:
• Surgical Options: Understanding My Role
• What Are The Best Screening Techniques For Me?
• What Can I Do To Reduce My Risk Of Breast Cancer?
• Advocating For Yourself, Where to Go For Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services for Breast Cancer
• Chinese Medicine for Optimum Health: Focus On Acupuncture
• Survivor Presentation: Making Your Journey Count
• Moving On and Having a Productive Life After Breast Cancer
• Q & A
Location:
Club 101
101 Park Avenue (At East 40 Street)
FREE, but RSVP required.
To RSVP, please call 212-263-2266 or register online at www.nyuci.org/rsvp
Free Breast Cancer Screening at The Center
Tuesday, October 4
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Did you know:
• 56% of those identifying as lesbian vs. 75% of women identifying as heterosexual have received mammograms in the last two years (NYCDHMH 2006)
• Transgender women who use hormones may be at increased risk for breast cancer
• Transgender men who have had top surgery have some remaining mammary tissue and monthly chest self-exams are recommended
If you are 40 or over and have not received a mammogram in the last year, please call for an appointment now! Early detection saves lives!
• No insurance needed, but insurance accepted
• No immigration documentation needed
• Project Renewal staff has experience with lesbians, bisexual women and people of transgender experience
On Tuesday, October 4, the Lesbian Cancer Initiative will host the Project Renewal Scan Van at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. The Project Renewal Scan Van staff has experience working with lesbians, bisexual women and transgender people and provides culturally sensitive healthcare. Advance appointment is necessary (number below).
Eligibility:
Women and transgender people 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in the past year.
Location: The northwest corner of Seventh Ave and 14 Street, right around the corner from The Center
FREE, MetroCards will be available on-site.
You must schedule an appointment to be screened in advance: 800-564-6868
Transgender and gender non-conforming people may ask to speak to Mary Solomon, liaison to the transgender community, to schedule an appointment
*if you have had breast augmentation surgery, please call the number above for more information.
Free Screening Mammography is funded by the New York State Department of Health Cancer Services Program. For more information on the CSP, please visit www.health.ny.gov/nysdoh/cancer/center/partnerships/
LCI Support Group Peer Co-facilitators Sought
If you are an LBT cancer survivor or caregiver for a cancer survivor, either current or past, and would like to be trained to co-facilitate an LCI support group, please contact Cristina Moldow, LCI Coordinator, at 646-556-9294, or just call for more information.
LCI on Facebook
The Lesbian Cancer Initiative now has a presence on Facebook! We intend to use Facebook to continue to build a community of people interested in LCI's mission of reducing and eliminating cancer-related health disparities for lesbians, bisexual women and transgender people in New York City.
If you are an LBT cancer survivor, partner, loved one, caregiver, healthcare provider or if you're interested in the health and well-being of the LBT (and otherwise identified) members of your community, and if you wish to hear about upcoming LCI services and events, articles, stories and opportunities relevant to the LCI community you are invited to "LIKE" the Lesbian Cancer Initiative on Facebook.
Please go to www.facebook.com/lcithecenter and click the "Like" button.
To download a copy of the Lesbian Cancer Initiative Resource Guide, please visit
www.gaycenter.org/health/lci/resources
The Lesbian Cancer Initiative is supported in part by a grant from The Cancer Support and Survivorship Initiatives Program of the New York State Department of Health.
The Lesbian Cancer Initiative is funded in part by grants from Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®, Greater New York City, and The Cancer Services Program of the New York State Department of Health. To learn more about The Lesbian Cancer Initiative, please visit www.gaycenter.org/lci
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