An Open Discussion for Black/African American Women

(Yorktown Heights, NY) Support Connection, Inc. announces a free program: An Open Discussion for Black/African American Women. This Discussion is open to Black/African women nationwide who have or have had a breast, ovarian, or any gynecological cancer diagnosis.

Support Connection recognizes that a cancer diagnosis brings unique issues, concerns, and considerations to women in the Black/African American community. The organization invites you to join in an open discussion, which will be co-facilitated by a Support Connection peer counselor and Ebony-Joy Igbinoba, one of Support Connection’s 2022 Support-A-Walk Ambassadors.

This is an opportunity to connect with other Black/African American women coping with questions such as:

• How to advocate: Feeling marginalized in the medical community? Facing racial and gender discrimination when addressing cancer care needs as a Black/African American woman? How to educate your medical team regarding unique cultural needs.
• Medical mistrust: Feeling confident your medical team is recommending best treatment options available to all, regardless of race or socioeconomic status.
• Managing finances during a cancer diagnosis. What resources can help?
• Managing emotional issues due to a cancer diagnosis. Where to find support?
• All topics of interest are welcome.

Advanced registration is required no later than 5pm on Tuesday, April 11th. To register, call 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.

This is not an educational forum. It is a discussion group where concerns, experiences and information can be exchanged. The Open Discussion format presents a valuable opportunity to connect with others with similar concerns, who understand what you’re going through, and a chance to help one another by sharing information, resources, and coping strategies.

Support Connection, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services and programs to people affected by breast, ovarian or gynecological cancer. Founded in 1996, Support Connection is based in Yorktown Heights, NY, but through their toll-free services they help people across the country. Services include: One-on-one counseling with professional counselors who are cancer survivors; Ongoing peer-to-peer support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings for cancer survivors; Information and referral services; A toll-free cancer information and support hotline. Learn more at supportconnection.org. Support Connection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support: We’ve Been There. We Care.

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