Richard Dickens, LCSW-R, director of client advocacy at CancerCare, recently received the 2017 AOSW Leadership Award in Oncology Social Work.
Richard Dickens, Director of Client Advocacy, Receives 2017 AOSW Leadership Award in Oncology Social Work
Listening to People with Cancer to Drive Change in Care and Policy
CancerCare launches a Patient Values Initiative and initial white paper to reinforce the need for cancer patients to be involved in treatment decisions and care plans.
Honoring Courage and Community at CancerCare’s Third Survivorship Celebration
Over 100 CancerCare clients, including patients, caregivers and many loved ones, attended CancerCare’s Third Annual Survivorship Celebration.
2017 CancerCare Gala Honors Health Care Luminaries, Raises Funds to Support Free Services
The 2017 CancerCare Gala raised crucial funds to support the organization’s free services for anyone affected by cancer.
CancerCare for Kids Hosts 2017 Spring Kickoff
A free martial arts class for families affected by cancer helps kids and parents build confidence and coping skills.
CancerCare Receives $700,000 Grant from The New York Community Trust
CancerCare is pleased to announce the receipt of a $700,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to provide financial assistance to New York residents and their families who are facing cancer.
CancerCare Social Workers Present at Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network Meeting
CancerCare’s professional oncology social workers showcased their expertise at the 2017 Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN) General Assembly Program.
CancerCare Social Workers Present on AOSW Webinars
We’re excited to share that three of CancerCare’s oncology social workers will be presenting on upcoming webinars hosted by the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW).
CancerCare Launches Pilot Winter Warmth Program
CancerCare’s winter warmth pilot program provided hats, scarves, gloves and other winter essentials to children and teens affected by cancer.