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

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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The Importance of Estate Planning

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Estate Planning is an extremely crucial process for both those living with cancer and their caregivers. It’s important to know all about an Advance Health Care Directive, having a will, a trust, and other legal documents to ensure that you are fully protected.

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How Teachers Can Support Students Impacted by Cancer

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During last week’s 10th Annual Cancer in the Classroom Symposium hosted by Gilda’s Club Westchester, Jaime Aker, LMSW, Children, Teens and Families Manager, presented ways to support students impacted by cancer with the dozens of local teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, social workers, and school staff in attendance.

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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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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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Cancer in the Classroom Symposium

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The 10th Annual Cancer in the Classroom Symposium hosted by Gilda’s Club Westchester is a free workshop taking place on Wednesday, February 2 from 9 AM to 1 PM via Zoom. All school professionals are invited and encouraged to attend.

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Omicron and Coping with its Uncertainty for People Living with Cancer

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Just when there seemed to be a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, enter the Omicron variant, sending us all on another emotional roller coaster, especially for people impacted by cancer.

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New Year’s Resolutions 2022 Shared by Gilda’s Club Westchester

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New Year’s Resolutions are a great reminder to stay motivated, positive and to enjoy life, especially for those living with cancer. With 2022 just days away, look forward to the New Year as a chance to refocus your energy and thoughts.

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The Top 3 Benefits of Joining a Support Group

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Numerous studies show that support groups play a key role in developing coping skills for those who have been impacted by cancer.

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Practicing Gratitude This Holiday Season

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Research shows that practicing gratitude helps one appreciate life, improves health, reduces stress, builds strong relationships, helps to handle adversity, and improves sleep quality.

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