By Southwester Staff The May meeting of the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund (TDJBCF) Support Group welcomed Dr. Julie E. Bauman, newly appointed Director of the George Washington University Cancer Center, who spoke virtually from Arizona. Delivering a thought-provoking presentation which included personal stories, Bauman acknowledged that her career […]
Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund Support Group Holiday Meeting
Photo caption: Thelma Jones addresses breast cancer survivors and families. Photo caption: Melanie Nix, Alleya Miner, and Carlos Hicks share emotional stories of losing mothers to breast cancer. Photo caption: Carlos Hicks and Audrea Hennis reflect on their journeys. Photo caption: Reverend Martha Clark extends greetings as participants anticipate an inspiring evening. […]
SW Breast Cancer Support Group Discusses Integrative Oncology and Breast Health Education
The recent Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Support Group (TDJ BCSG) meeting was chock-full of ingredients for a successful meeting, including information sharing, resources, networking, healthy refreshments, and a lot of fun. Emcee Lorenita Lucas, MPA, RYT, who is also a survivor of advanced breast cancer, shared her journey and […]
Ann Fonfa to Speak on Breast Cancer Treatments
Would you like to hear about one woman’s efforts to reduce her chances of a breast cancer reoccurrence? Are you interested in learning more about complementary and alternative methods (CAMs) for treating illness? Would you like to know how to reduce toxicities in your bodies? If your answer is “yes” […]
Five Years of ACS Breast Cancer Support in SW
The American Cancer Society (ACS) Breast Cancer Support Group in Southwest is marking its fifth year of community work. The laudable impact of the SW ACS group includes providing a safe and supportive space for more than 300 women and men living with breast cancer, other cancers, and patients’ caretakers. […]