SHAREing & CAREing
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This is where you’ll find all of our blog posts focused on cancer, whether it’s prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or stories of strength from our community. From expert tips and educational resources to heartfelt personal journeys, we highlight the many ways SHAREing & CAREing supports individuals and families facing cancer.
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When an important public figure like former President Joe Biden shares a serious health update—this time, a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer—it resonates deeply with families, survivors, and caregivers across Queens, New York City, and beyond. Here’s an explanation of his diagnosis and what it means.
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.
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.
SHAREing & CAREing is proud to offer free wigs to cancer patients, helping you feel beautiful and confident during and after treatment! Our wig program is designed to help you regain […]
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%.
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.
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.
Metastatic cancer comes in many forms. While they do have some similarities, they have some unique differences as well, in terms of symptoms, what treatment is chosen, where it spreads to, and survivability. Here’s more about metastatic melanoma and breast, lung, prostate, pancreatic, bladder, kidney, brain, liver, and thyroid cancer.
