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The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center Helps Women Adjust to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Learn more and be prepared for what will come at "What to Expect When You Have Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer"
It can be overwhelming to receive a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more and be prepared for what will come at “What to Expect When You Have Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer,” a free program offered by the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center.
Erin Dooley, MSN, RN, CBEC, CN-BN and Gina Tanenbaum BSN, RN, CN-BN will lead the discussion and explain what patients will face when they are diagnosed and possible treatment options. “What to Expect” will help women better understand their diagnosis and answer any questions or concerns they might have.
“What to Expect” will take place on Wednesday, February 22 from 2 to 3 p.m. in Suite ST-007 of the Maysie-Stroock Pavilion at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Refreshments will be served. RSVP is required. To register, call the Cancer Support Community at 732-923-6090.
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About the Cancer Support Community
The Cancer Support Community (CSC) offers supportive programs, education, and hope for individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis, no matter where treatment is received. Monthly programs include relaxation and guided imagery, yoga, mindfulness meditation, exercise for strength, support groups and much more. Please contact CSC at 732-923-6090, or email Joan.Hogan@rwjbh.org for a copy of the monthly program calendar.
About Monmouth Medical Center
Located in Long Branch, N.J., Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, along with The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a teaching affiliate of Philadelphia’s Drexel University College of Medicine for more than 40 years. From its earliest days, Monmouth Medical Center has been a leader in surgical advancement and has introduced many technological firsts to the region, including robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques. Monmouth Medical Center is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to consistently receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization of employer purchasers of health care and the nation’s leading experts on patient safety. It is one of eight New Jersey hospitals to receive a four-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest hospital rating in the state.
