Anthony Terio has more than one reason to celebrate this year. As he marks his 68th birthday, he also celebrates an incredible milestone—beating lung cancer not just once, but twice. First diagnosed in 2010 and again in 2022, Anthony’s journey is one of perseverance, hope, and unwavering strength. His inspiring journey even caught the attention of Good Day New York, where he was recently featured on Fox5.
Support Group Member Connie A. Celebrates 90th Birthday!
A true thriver in every sense, Connie A. recently celebrated an incredible milestone—her 90th birthday! As a cancer survivor and a long-time participant in our Recovery Survivorship Group, Connie has been an inspiration to everyone in our Queens community. With her ever-present smile and uplifting spirit, she reminds us all that survivorship is about more than just recovery—it’s about truly living.
Cold Caps & Scalp Cooling Therapy: A Breakthrough for Cancer Patients
Scalp cooling therapy, also known as cold cap therapy, cold capping, a chemo cap, or scalp hypothermia, is an innovative treatment option helping cancer patients reduce hair loss during chemotherapy, but it comes with added time, costs, and potential discomfort. Understanding the process, how it works, its benefits, side effects and insurance options can help you make an informed decision.
Celebrating Three Kings Day with the Queens Community
On January 4, 2025, SHAREing & CAREing proudly participated in a vibrant Three Kings Day celebration hosted at Pan American International High School in Elmhurst. This cherished cultural event, organized by Asian Americans for Equality and supported by Assembly Member Catalina Cruz, brought the Queens community together to celebrate tradition, provide resources, and share joy with families.
Photos From Our Arts & Crafts Support Group Therapy Meeting
What a great Arts & Crafts Cancer Support Group meeting we had November 16th! And an incredible group of welcoming supportive ladies! Check out more photos and learn how you can join us for this free monthly meeting.
BRCA1 & BRCA2 Gene Mutations and Pancreatic Cancer
The BRCA genes are well-known for their association with breast cancer and ovarian cancer, but they also play a significant role in other types of cancer, including pancreatic cancer (PDAC). The lifetime risk of developing pancreatic cancer is about 1.8% for men and 1.7% for women, but for those with BRCA mutations, the risk increases to 5-10%.
Cryoimmunotherapy for Cancer
You might think cryogenics is a futuristic medical idea, and you’re right: cryotherapy, specifically cryoimmunotherapy, might be the future of cancer treatment. Let’s explore what exactly cryogenic treatment is, how it is used with immunotherapy to fight cancer, what benefits it can offer, and how these ideas can work together for a brighter future in the fight against cancer.
SHAREing & CAREing Supports Law Requiring Insurance Coverage of Scalp Cooling Devices for Cancer Chemotherapy
From our experience as survivors, allies and advocates, the most common fears of women facing breast cancer are the possibility of dying from the disease, losing their breasts and losing their hair. Scalp cooling therapy—first approved by the FDA in 2015 for the use by breast cancer patients—has successfully addressed one of these fears. Scalp cooling is not for everyone but this treatment should be available and covered by insurance for those who wish to utilize it. Patient care and treatment should not be limited to those who can afford it.