(Published by: Yorktown Somers Patch) Support Connection, Inc. announces the selection of two Walk Ambassadors for our 19th Annual Support-A-Walk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer which will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2013 (rain or shine) at FDR Park, Route 202, Yorktown Heights, NY. This annual event is held to bring attention to the […]
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After cancer: Support group proved invaluable
(Published by: Lohud.com) Ovarian-cancer survivor Ilene Cohen talks about volunteering at Support Connection, where services are free: Ilene Cohen went for an annual checkup with her longtime gynecologist in June 1994. “I really didn’t notice anything except I was developing a little pot belly, and I thought, ‘Well, I’m 49 years old, maybe my weight […]
Cancer Survivors Named Ambassadors for Support Connection’s 18th Annual Walk
(Published by: Yorktown Somers Patch) Two women who have gone through the struggles of being diagnosed with cancer and beating it are sharing their experiences and support with other women. Dana Boulanger, of Somers, and Brenda Maxwell, of Fishkill, were named Walk Ambassadors for Support Connection’s 18th Annual Support-A-Walk, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 7 […]
The Things I Wish I Were Told When I Was Diagnosed With Cancer
By Jeff Tomczek Reprinted from: The Huffington Post Your relationships are about to change. All of them. Some will get stronger. They will probably not be with the people you would expect. The people you want to handle this well might not be able to for a variety of reasons. Some of the reasons will […]