Cancer Support Community and Holy Name: Facing Breast & Ovarian Cancer Together with You
Holy Name Medical Center is one of seven hospitals nationwide to partner with Cancer Support Community, the nonprofit organization formerly known as Gilda's Club. Healthy lifestyle and fitness classes, educational and crafting workshops, social activities and support groups are offered at Holy Name's Teaneck campus and, occasionally, off-site for special events. All programs are free and open to patients, survivors, their family members and friends. Click below for program details, event calendar and registration information.
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Acupuncture may be used together with mainstream medical care to reduce or alleviate pain and other disease and symptoms and side effects of treatment. At Holy Name, acupuncture is practiced by a licensed, board-certified provider. For information about acupuncture, please contact the PLCC at 201-541-5900.
Genetic Counseling
If you have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer or have a family history of those cancers, you may want to consider a hereditary cancer risk assessment. This comprehensive evaluation can give you the information needed to make important life decisions. Click below for more about cancer risk assessment and contact information.
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The Center for Healthy Living hosts classes, seminars and support groups, screenings and health fairs. Upcoming events, which are held on site and in the community. You can also arrange for a talk at your organization by one of Holy Name's medical experts. Click below to view and register for upcoming events.
Learn MoreAbout Sharsheret
Sharsheret is a non-profit national organization supporting women who have been diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, their families, and those at high risk. Sharsheret's mission is to offer a community of support by fostering culturally relevant, individualized connections with peers and health professionals, educational activities, and related resources, including kits for children and parents. While Sharsheret has a special focus on the Jewish community, their programs serve all women and men.
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