Swelling of lymph nodes in the armpit area is a normal response to COVID-19 vaccinations, but when they are seen on mammograms, they can be mistaken for nodes that are swollen because of breast cancer.
Survivors Support Group: Post-COVID-19 Get Together on August 12, 2021
21 members attended this Kick-Off Post COVID-19 Support Group, which was led by Anna Kril, President & Founder of SHAREing & CAREing and two times breast cancer survivor; and the […]
Governor Cuomo Announces $3.5 Billion in Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses
$2.7 Billion Rental Assistance Program to Provide Funding for Eligible Households Experiencing Financial Hardship; Online Applications Accepted Starting June 1 $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program to Provide Funding to […]
Study Finds Missing Regular Mammogram Increases Risk of Death from Breast Cancer
Attendance at regular mammography screening substantially reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer, according to a large study of over half a million women, funded by the American Cancer Society and published in the journal Radiology.
Breast Cancer Screening is Still Important During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective medical procedures, including cancer screenings, were largely put on hold to prioritize urgent needs and reduce the risk of the spread of […]
Are You In A COVID-19 Hot Zone?
Now there’s a resource that can answer that question! There are several COVID-19 zones in New York City and Queens. Use this online COVID-19 zone finder to stay updated on […]
Cancer Awareness and COVID-19 Community Health Outreach at Ponce Bank
On Friday, August 14, 2020, SHAREing & CAREing presented a Community Health Outreach event at Ponce Bank in Jackson Heights, Queens. The event, part of Ponce de Leon Foundation’s Bilingual […]
Astoria/Queens SHARE-ing and CARE-ing Begins Phased-In Re-Opening
With NYC now in Phase 4, ASTORIA/QUEENS SHARE-ING and CARE-ING, INC. dba SHAREing & CAREing has announced that they have begun steps to re-open its office, located at 4502 Ditmars […]