Volunteers from the Loving Hearts Organization and PS 105 PTA joined our Cancer Support Group gathering at the Cancer Center, braving the high temperatures to teach our cancer patients and survivors the art of making balloon flowers. Our heartfelt appreciation to Volunteers from Loving Hearts Organization and PS 105 PTA who shared their time and talent with our patients. The patients crafted beautiful flowers that were then gifted to our physicians and nurses as a token of appreciation. Additionally, one of our own survivors shared healthy exercises that have helped him stay well. It was truly an inspiring and heartwarming experience. 💖 #CancerSupport #TeamMaimo #MaimonidesHealth #CancerSupportGroup #PatientCare #Inspiration #CommunitySupport
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Every child, regardless of background, deserves equal access to life-saving treatments and support. This #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay, let's raise awareness about the critical need for equitable access to cancer care. Children's Healthcare Canada #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerDay #ChildhoodCancerDay2024 #OurKidsHealth
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Arif Kamal MD, MBA I appreciate that you shared this important message with everyone. I would go one step further and say that comprehensive supportive care should start at time of diagnosis. We have improved treatment for some metastatic cancer types so that individuals can live years on chronic treatment. Those patients are interested in survivorship topics such as lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, sleep optimization), integrative interventions, cognitive care and psychosocial support that can be important in a longer cancer journey. I know that NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship has encouraged research into models where survivorship is provided for patients living with cancer or metastatic disease. I'm hoping that survivorship and palliative care can come together to collaborate on developing models of care for the diverse population of metastatic survivors. #Survivorship #Palliative
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VieCure is proud to announce that VieCure Patient Mobile is live at Alabama Cancer Care (ALCC). This application can be accessed from any device or Web Browser of choice and gives patients a comprehensible way to access their healthcare journey and actively participate in their custom treatment plan. VieCure Patient Mobile is another example of simplifying cancer’s complexities, giving patients a central location to view VieCure’s cutting-edge features, without adding complications to an already-overwhelming time. VieCure Patient Mobile enables patients to take control of their health journey by seamlessly integrating vital healthcare tools into a single, user-friendly interface. This is another great step in ensuring that every cancer patient lives their best. #VieCure #precisiononcology
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🌟 Ready to learn more about the transitions in your healthcare journey? Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors. 🎗 Transitioning from treatment to follow-up care and from pediatric to adult healthcare systems can pose unique challenges. But fear not! Our webinar is here to guide you through every step of the way. 💪 Experts in pediatric oncology, survivorship care, and transitional healthcare will share essential knowledge, tools, and strategies to help you navigate these transitions successfully. From understanding the complexities of survivorship to practical tips for advocating for your healthcare needs, this webinar has it all. 📚 Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, or advocate, this webinar offers invaluable resources and support to empower you in your transition journey towards a thriving survivorship. 🌈 Don't miss out! Register now to connect, learn, and strengthen the EU-CAYAS-NET across Europe. Together, we can make a difference! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dM3ev_U9 #beatcancer #EUCancerPlan
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Managing cancer - your own, or your loved one's - is very hard. (Link below.) Palliative care nursing sister Cherry Armstrong discusses her guide, 'Cancer: navigating the journey', a veritable A-Z of answers to troubling questions: https://lnkd.in/dH9gumT6 Published by Quivertree Publications #cancermanagement #medicalaids #complementarymedicine
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