This month holds special significance as it is Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the unique challenges and triumphs faced by young people impacted by cancer. April is also recognized as Stress Awareness Month, reminding us to prioritize mental health, self-care, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. Inside this issue, you will find valuable resources and exciting opportunities tailored to empower and support young adults. Whether you are navigating a cancer journey as a patient, survivor, caregiver, or advocate, or simply seeking ways to foster wellness and connection, know that you are never alone. Keep shining and keep supporting one another!
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Upcoming Seminars & Events |
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Join us for our 5th annual Team Relay charity event Swim Across America on Sunday, June 14 at the Ensworth Natatorium, located on The Ensworth School’s Frist Campus. This event welcomes participants of all ages and swimming abilities who share a passion for fighting cancer. Click here for more information.
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Second Annual Lung Cancer Conference: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the Vanderbilt Lung Institute is hosting a one-day educational event open to patients, families, clinicians, and community members on Friday, May 8. This year’s conference will highlight revolutionary advancements across all disciplines, spanning diagnosis, surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology, with presentations from leading national and international experts, including Dr. Daniel Sterman (New York University), Dr. Mohamed Shanshal Vanderbilt University), Dr. Joseph Mammarappallil (Duke University), and many other Vanderbilt faculty members. Click here for more information and to register.
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Tee Off with Us at the Len Atkins Memorial Tournament on Monday, June 15 at the Hermitage Golf Course. Created in memory of Len, a devoted father and husband who tragically lost his battle to stage 4 colorectal cancer at just 47 years old, this event aims to spread knowledge about early detection and prevention. Register here.
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The VBH Community Outreach Program (COP) offers staff a meaningful way to engage with the community they serve. By participating in volunteer activities and donation drives, the program fosters connections among staff both inside and outside the hospital. Monthly initiatives with local organizations focus on highlighting the vital role community programs play in the primary prevention of mental health challenges. Learn more.
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VICC’s REACH for Cancer Survivorship Program offers unique services for cancer survivors of all ages and cancer types, regardless of where they were treated. The program provides comprehensive follow-up care and personalized Cancer Survivorship Care Plans to address physical, emotional, and practical needs, whether you're doing well or need additional support. Learn more.
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Book Corner: The Unwinding of the Miracle |
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Julie Yip-Williams’ memoir is a testament to resilience and the complexities of life. Born blind in Vietnam, she narrowly escaped euthanasia, fled political turmoil, and built an extraordinary life in America as a Harvard-educated lawyer, wife, and mother. At age 37, a diagnosis of metastatic colon cancer prompted Julie to reflect on her journey, offering raw and profound insights into motherhood, marriage, grief, and the beauty of living fully.The Unwinding of the Miracle is a powerful exploration of life’s fragility and strength.
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Latest Cancer Research Highlights |
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Liquid biopsy predicts response to breast cancer immunotherapy. Read here.
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| Sickle cell disease heightens risk for precancerous blood disorder. Read here.
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Genomic testing finds a higher prevalence of high-risk breast cancer in Black women. Read here.
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