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It's time for a block party! Join BACC this Sunday It's time for a block party! Join BACC this Sunday, 9/24, at Sunday Streets in the Western Addition, San Francisco for a day of fun, information, & community. You can find our booth on Golden Gate Avenue between Webster & Buchanan from 12-5 this Sunday. Stop by for information on BACC's services for people with breast or ovarian cancer, visit our beautiful cancer care van, Tiffany, or just say hi. More info: https://www.sundaystreetssf.com/westernaddition/ #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonth🎀 #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancerawarenessmonth #sundaystreetssf
One lesson we all learned during the COVID pandemi One lesson we all learned during the COVID pandemic: life doesn't always go according to plan. We regret to tell you that our fall fundraiser, THIS OLD BAG, is being postponed to a later date. But please stand by for updates, because you will not want to miss this festive event when it returns! In the meantime, BACC is taking part in MANY events during September (Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month) and October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month). Please watch this space for the latest news - you will be seeing us all over the Bay Area! #breastcancerawarenessmonth #ovariancancerawarenessmonth #changeofplans
BACC will be taking part in a breast cancer event BACC will be taking part in a breast cancer event at the Mexican Consulate in San Jose on Thursday, September 21, from 9 AM-4 PM. Come see us there! Get screened with Mobile Digital Mammography. Call (408) 579-6021 to schedule an appointment. Even if you have no insurance, you can receive a FREE screening courtesy of California's Cancer Detection Program - Every Woman Counts. Swipe to see second poster, in English. #breastcancer #breastcancerprevention #mammogram #mammography
THIS WEEK AT BACC: We have a full slate of support THIS WEEK AT BACC: We have a full slate of support groups this week, as well as our ongoing movement and wellness classes. Also this week, Writing Through Cancer. BACC serves the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-66#ovarian cancer aware info@bayareacancer.org https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #Ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersupport
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We en September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage everyone to learn about the risk factors and symptoms. #ovarianvancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancerawarenessmonth Thank you to @OcraHope for this infographic
THIS WEEK AT BACC: Our office is closed on Monday THIS WEEK AT BACC: Our office is closed on Monday, September 4, for the Labor Day holiday, but take a look at our full schedule of programs and activities this week: * Eight support groups, for people with a wide variety of needs, from newly-diagnosed to post-treatment * Online Care Circle for Family Caregivers, presented in partnership with Breathing Spaces * Our ongoing wellness and fitness classes: Yoga for Healing and Recovery; Healthy Steps, and Pilates Mat Work * Special presentation: Beauty & Wellness 101 with Lipstick Angels. BACC servesthe Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org And, as always, all of our services are free. For the full schedule, click this link: https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancersupport #breastcancersurvivor #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersupport #caregiving #caregiver
We are excited to announce that tickets are now on We are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for THIS OLD BAG: The Power of the Purse! Tickets will go quickly for this popular event, so click the link to get your tickets now: https://www.bayareacancer.org/thisoldbag/ Friday, 10/6/2023 San Francisco #breastcancer #breastcancersupport #ovariancancer #ovariancancersupport #handbags #fashion #fashionista #style #dolcegabbana #isabelmarant #Mulberry #Burbery #judithleiber #bags #auction #fundraising #powerofthepurse
THIS WEEK AT BACC: In addition to four different s THIS WEEK AT BACC: In addition to four different support groups on Zoom, this week also features an in-person support group, in partnership with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. This week also features our ongoing movement and wellness classes: Yoga for Healing and Recovery, Healthy Steps, and Pilates Matwork, all via Zoom. We serve the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancersupport #ovariancancer #ovariancancersupport
BACC is proud to take part in today’s Breast Can BACC is proud to take part in today’s Breast Cancer & African Americans Conference in Newark. What an outstanding opportunity to access information and resources. #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancersupport #cancer #cancersupport #cancersupportcommunity
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - REGISTER TODAY! Lipstick An SPECIAL PRESENTATION - REGISTER TODAY! Lipstick Angels are returning to BACC on September 7 for their popular class, “BEAUTY & WELLNESS 101.” Lipstick Angels classes always fill up quickly, so register TODAY to reserve a spot, and so we can mail the materials to you in time. The class will be taught in a virtual setting on Zoom by professional makeup artist and esthetician Farzeena Gentry. The specialized course utilizes a holistic approach to beauty and skincare. Beauty and Wellness 101 with Lipstick Angels 7th Sep | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Instructed by: Farzeena Gentry (Bay Area Specialist) Please register by Friday, August 25, 2023, so we can mail items to you in time. https://bayareacancer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdOitrDkvHdOljmhvDG_XqK5OORKrGF9L#/registration Please note: There is a maximum of 15 signups for each class, and we ask you to limit your participation to one class. We will confirm your registration as we do check previous attendance. As always at BACC, all of our services are free, but pre-registration is required. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org #breast cancer #breastcancersupport #ovariancancer #ovariancancersupport #makeup #beauty #makeuptutorial #beautyandwellness #beautyandwellbeing #lipstickangels #beautyandcancer #cancerpatientsupport
SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 3! BACC's annual Cancer C SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 3! BACC's annual Cancer Conference is back in person this year. Join us on Friday, November 3 at the South San Francisco Conference Center for our medical symposium for those in-treatment or post-treatment for breast or ovarian cancer, as well as medical professionals, friends, and family. This is a day to share knowledge and inspire hope! Read on to see a detailed overview of our conference program. https://www.bayareacancer.org/annual-conference/ Our Annual Cancer Conference is being offered free of charge this year, thanks to our generous sponsors! We look forward to seeing you again (in person this year!) at the conference. #cancer #breastcancer #ovariancancer #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancersupport #ovariancancersurvivor #ovariancancersupport
THIS WEEK AT BACC: No one should have to go throug THIS WEEK AT BACC: No one should have to go through cancer alone. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or post-treatment, BACC has support groups to help you. Take a look at this week's schedule, to see what BACC has to offer: * Six different support groups for people with breast or ovarian cancer * An online care circle for family caregivers * Movement and wellness classes, including Yoga for Healing and Recovery, Healthy Steps, and Pilates Matwork * Mindfulness Meditation, and Writing through cancer BACC serves the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org And, as always, all of our services are free. https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancersurvivor #breastcancersupport #breastcancerawarness #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersurvivor #ovariancancersupport
Happy National Nonprofit Day - a day dedicated to Happy National Nonprofit Day - a day dedicated to acknowledging and supporting the vital work that nonprofits do in our communities. And your donation to BACC can be DOUBLED using a simple tool on our website called Double the Donation, which can help you determine if your employer will match your donation. It's super simple: just click the link: https://doublethedonation.com/bacc #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness🎀 #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #philanthropy #nonprofit #nationalnonprofitday #donations #donationmatch
THIS WEEK AT BACC: This week's schedule of progra THIS WEEK AT BACC: This week's schedule of programs and events is a perfect example of the broad spectrum of support services that BACC offers to people with breast or ovarian cancer - all for free. Take a look: * Support groups for people with many different needs, including newly-diagnosed, post-treatment, at-risk, general metastatic, and triple-negative. We also offer a Spanish-language support group, Mujeres Unidas, this Thursday. * Exercise and Wellness classes, including Yoga for Healing and Recovery, Healthy Steps, Healing & Guided Imagery, and Pilates Matwork. * A special presentation: Death Café, in partnership with Mission Hospice and Home Care. This is a discussion group, not a grief support group, although many people share about the loss of loved ones. We gather in a virtual environment, to openly and tenderly talk about death and dying. The conversation is facilitated and is a completely open and safe space to share your experiences, feelings, thoughts, and ideas on any topic related to death and dying. There is no set agenda. We serve the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #breastcancersurvivor #ovariancancer #ovariancancersupport #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersurvivor #metastaticbreastcancer #mujeresunidas
THIS WEEK AT BACC: Whether you are newly diagnosed THIS WEEK AT BACC: Whether you are newly diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer, currently in treatment, or post-treatment, BACC offers support groups that can help you. This week offers a full schedule of support groups, including some presented in conjunction with our partner agencies, Peninsula Jewish Community Center and Mills Peninsula Health Services. In addition to support groups, this week's schedule includes: * Online Care Circle for Family Caregivers (in partnership with Breathing Spaces) * Our weekly movement and wellness classes: Yoga for Healing and Recovery, Healthy Steps, and Pilates Matwork * Mindfulness Meditation, and Writing Through Cancer * A special presentation: "3 Keys to Lymphatic Wellness After Breast or Ovarian Cancer," presented by Vanessa Hemingway, OTR, CLT-LANA. This class captures the essence of nurturing lymphatic wellness, offering a combination of self-care, stress reduction, and emotional support in 1 simple practice specific to lymphedema and cancer survivorship. (Tues. 8/8, 6-7:30 PM) BACC serves the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org And, as always, all of BACC's services are free of charge. https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersupport
THIS WEEK AT BACC: We have a full schedule of prog THIS WEEK AT BACC: We have a full schedule of programs for you this week, including: * Six different support groups, for people at various stages of breast or ovarian cancer * Movement and wellness classes, including Yoga for Healing and Recovery, Health Steps, and Pilates Matwork * Healing and Guided Imagery BACC serves the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. In addition to our virtual programs, we wanted to inform and remind everyone that our boutique is open and serving clients in person. For an appointment please call our Helpline at 650-326-6686. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org See the full program calendar here: https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancerawarness #breastcancersupport🎀 #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancersupport #cancer
THIS WEEK AT BACC: This week's support groups are THIS WEEK AT BACC: This week's support groups are an example of how BACC is there for you whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or even more than one year post-diagnosis. In addition to five different support groups, this week's program schedule also includes our movement groups: Yoga, Healthy Steps, and Pilates, as well as Mindfulness Meditation. BACC serves the Bay Area community with a variety of programs. From fitness classes to one-on-one counseling with licensed therapists, to group support and online support, we have something for everyone touched by breast or ovarian cancer. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org And, as always, all of our programs are free of charge. See the full calendar, and get program descriptions, here. You can also subscribe to the calendar: https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancersupport #ovariancancer #ovariancancersupport
BACC’s website features Medical Minutes: a libra BACC’s website features Medical Minutes: a library of articles on the latest cancer research and treatment, written by our Director of Cancer Information and Education, Erika Bell, PhD. Medical Minute: Breast Implant Rupture Read more at www.bayareacancer.org #cancer #cancerresearch #cancertreatment #cancercare #breastcancer #breastimplants #oncology #medical #breastcancersupport
THIS WEEK AT BACC: A busy week ahead, featuring ni THIS WEEK AT BACC: A busy week ahead, featuring nine different support groups helping people with a wide variety of needs, ranging from those who are newly diagnosed to those who are post-treatment. Other highlights include our Spanish-language support group, Mujeres Unidas, and a care circle for family caregivers, in partnership with Breathing Spaces. Also this week: our weekly wellness classes including Yoga, Healthy Steps, Pilates Matwork, and our biweekly class, Healing and Guided Imagery. If it is your first time joining us, or you have questions, please contact us first! 650-326-6686 info@bayareacancer.org And, as always, all of BACC's services are free of charge. Check out the full schedule here: https://www.bayareacancer.org/program-calendar/ #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancersupport #ovariancancer #ovariancancersupport
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Caregiver Burnout Webinar fo SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Caregiver Burnout Webinar for Patients Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm Facilitated by Maeve Baechler, MD, CPC This webinar is meant to bring awareness around caregiver burnout and to teach patients how to empower and support their caregivers in order to prevent caregiver burnout. What is burnout and why is it important? How might I recognize burnout in my caregiver? How can I prevent caregiver burnout and how can I help if burnout catches my caregiver off guard? This is a highly interactive webinar with interactive group and breakout room experiential exercises, whole body awareness exercises, as well as group discussions and reflections. The space we create will be welcoming, safe, inclusive, non-judgmental, and confidential. Participants share personal experiences and learn from, grow with, and support each other. Register now; this event will be limited to 15 participants: https://bayareacancer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdu-urDwqHNE6aXY9l_9qA8J97shGlcWH#/registration #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #breastcancercare #cancercare #caregiver #ovariancancer #ovariancancerawareness #ovariancancercare #caregiverburnout
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