Yorktown's Support Connection Offers Cancer Services

YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown's Support Connection is providing free support services this month for those affected by breast and ovarian cancer.

Janine Belsky, a Student Intern, and Michelle DeIeso, Development and Outreach Coordinator at the 2010 Yorktown Support Connection breakfast.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy Support Connection*

by Nathan Bruttell

12/11/2013 4:00 a.m.

Groups at the nonprofit organization focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. The groups are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference. The following support groups are scheduled Westchester in December:

At the Support Connection Office in Yorktown:

1) Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group: For women who have or had breast cancer at a young age. Wed., Dec. 11, at 7 pm

2) Breast Cancer Support Group: Tues., Dec. 17, at 7 pm

At Hudson Valley Hospital Center in Cortlandt Manor:

Breast Cancer Support Group: Mon., Dec. 16, at 7 pm

At the Yorktown Jewish Center in Yorktown Heights: Advanced Stage Cancer Support Group: For women living with recurrence of breast or ovarian cancer, with advanced stage and/or metastasis. Fri., Dec. 13, at 12:30 pm

For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, residents are asked to visit the Support Connection website or call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.

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