For almost 30 years, Dream Street has been providing nationwide camping programs for children and young adults with cancer, blood disorders, chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Funded by the Dream Street Foundation, children are given the opportunity to enjoy activities they would normally be … [Read more...] about Camp Dream Street
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Cancer Support Community, Central New Jersey, Supportive Care and Education
The mission of CSCCNJ is simple ... to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by the community, so that no one faces cancer alone. Our professionally-led support groups cater to a variety of diagnosis types, stages, age ranges, and … [Read more...] about Cancer Support Community, Central New Jersey, Supportive Care and Education
Bojana Jankovic Weatherly MD, FACP, MSc, IFMCP, Integrative Internal Medicine Physician, Functional Medicine, Educator, Speaker
Dr. Bojana Jankovic Weatherly is an award-winning physician, double board certified in internal and integrative medicine. After completing internal medicine residency, she did a fellowship in integrative medicine trained in functional medicine, nutrition and mindfulness. Her approach is rooted … [Read more...] about Bojana Jankovic Weatherly MD, FACP, MSc, IFMCP, Integrative Internal Medicine Physician, Functional Medicine, Educator, Speaker
Janice Woerner MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Owner of JM Woerner Occupational Therapy Clinical Services, Author of “Mommy Has Boo-Boos On Her Boobies”
Janice M. Woerner is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist based in Central New Jersey. She is a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate. Her focus is on post-mastectomy rehabilitation and pre-surgery education. Her passion project “Jersey Girl Health and Wealth” is a website and … [Read more...] about Janice Woerner MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Owner of JM Woerner Occupational Therapy Clinical Services, Author of “Mommy Has Boo-Boos On Her Boobies”
Cynthia Shechter CLT-UE, OTR/L, CIMT, MA, Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Owner of ShechterCare, Rehabilitation
Cynthia earned her masters degree in occupational therapy at New York University. She has devoted her clinical practice to breast cancer and lymphedema rehabilitation as well as hand/upper extremity therapy. Cynthia has lectured on the topic of breast cancer rehabilitation and lymphedema to … [Read more...] about Cynthia Shechter CLT-UE, OTR/L, CIMT, MA, Occupational Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Owner of ShechterCare, Rehabilitation
The Male Breast Cancer Coalition, Patient Advocacy, Supportive Care and Education
The Male Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC), a not-for-profit patient advocacy organization, brings everyone together to educate the world about male breast cancer. When diagnosed with breast cancer at age 24, Bret promised his surgeon no man would ever feel alone when hearing the words, “You have … [Read more...] about The Male Breast Cancer Coalition, Patient Advocacy, Supportive Care and Education
Alisa Lindenbaum MPS, LCAT, ATR-B, Licensed Art Therapist
I am a nationally registered and board-certified NY State licensed art therapist. After receiving my BFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, I went on to receive my Masters' degree from the Pratt Institute where I studied Art Therapy. Since then, I have strived to continually learn and … [Read more...] about Alisa Lindenbaum MPS, LCAT, ATR-B, Licensed Art Therapist
Carol Michaels MBA, ACE, ACSM, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Trainer, Founder of Cancer Recovery Fitness
Carol Michaels MBA, ACE, ACSM is the founder and creator of Recovery Fitness®, a nationally recognized exercise program designed to help cancer patients recover from surgery and treatments and the author of Exercises for Cancer Survivors. She is a trailblazer in the area of exercise for cancer, … [Read more...] about Carol Michaels MBA, ACE, ACSM, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Trainer, Founder of Cancer Recovery Fitness