Upcoming Y&S events:
This is the 13th year of our annual Young and Strong Forum;
We can't wait to see you there!
Friday, October 4
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Marriott Boston Long Wharf
296 State Street, Boston, MA
Register now: https://youngandstrongforum2019.eventbrite.com
We can't wait to see you there!
Friday, October 4
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Marriott Boston Long Wharf
296 State Street, Boston, MA
Register now: https://youngandstrongforum2019.eventbrite.com
Sexual Health Workshop for Couples
Sharon Bober, Ph.D., Director of Dana-Farber’s Sexual Health Program, will address common challenges faced by patients and their partners during and after breast cancer treatment. You and your partner, married or otherwise, are invited to gather and learn useful strategies for improving sex and intimacy.
Tuesday, October 29
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA
Light dinner and complementary parking will be provided.
Please email youngandstrong@partners.org for more information or to register.
Sharon Bober, Ph.D., Director of Dana-Farber’s Sexual Health Program, will address common challenges faced by patients and their partners during and after breast cancer treatment. You and your partner, married or otherwise, are invited to gather and learn useful strategies for improving sex and intimacy.
Tuesday, October 29
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA
Light dinner and complementary parking will be provided.
Please email youngandstrong@partners.org for more information or to register.
Facing Forward After Breast Cancer Treatment
A six-session series held twice yearly for patients who have recently completed early-stage (0-III) breast cancer treatment. Sessions will be facilitated by Ashley Boyd, MSW, LCSW.
October 23, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome & Introduction to Facing Forward
October 30, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Physical Recovery: Ask the Oncologist
November 6, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Coping & Mindfulness
November 13, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Maintaining Your Health: Eating Well & Exercise
November 20, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Emotional Recovery: Ask the Psychiatrist
December 18, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Sexual Health & Intimacy
All sessions will be held at:
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Yawkey Building
For more information or to register, please call
617-632-6859 or email ashley_boyd@dfci.harvard.edu.
A six-session series held twice yearly for patients who have recently completed early-stage (0-III) breast cancer treatment. Sessions will be facilitated by Ashley Boyd, MSW, LCSW.
October 23, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome & Introduction to Facing Forward
October 30, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Physical Recovery: Ask the Oncologist
November 6, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Coping & Mindfulness
November 13, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Maintaining Your Health: Eating Well & Exercise
November 20, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Emotional Recovery: Ask the Psychiatrist
December 18, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Sexual Health & Intimacy
All sessions will be held at:
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Yawkey Building
For more information or to register, please call
617-632-6859 or email ashley_boyd@dfci.harvard.edu.
Led by Dana-Farber's nutritionists, this group series is designed for patients to better understand healthy eating during and after cancer treatment. Each session will focus on a different nutrition topic, with time for discussion.
Wednesdays
Noon – 12:30 pm
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 3
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA
Blum Resource Center (First Floor)
No registration necessary; for more information,
call 617-632-6819 or email YAP@dfci.harvard.edu
Wednesdays
Noon – 12:30 pm
October 2
October 16
October 30
November 3
450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA
Blum Resource Center (First Floor)
No registration necessary; for more information,
call 617-632-6819 or email YAP@dfci.harvard.edu
Young Women's Phone Support Group
Facilitated by a Dana-Farber breast oncology social worker, these weekly calls give young patient and survivors an opportunity to discuss relevant topics. This group is best suited to women who were diagnosed with early-stage (0-III) breast cancer before age 45, and are within 12 months of the diagnosis.
If you are interested in registering for the Fall cohort, please contact youngandstrong@partners.org or call 617-632-3619.
Facilitated by a Dana-Farber breast oncology social worker, these weekly calls give young patient and survivors an opportunity to discuss relevant topics. This group is best suited to women who were diagnosed with early-stage (0-III) breast cancer before age 45, and are within 12 months of the diagnosis.
If you are interested in registering for the Fall cohort, please contact youngandstrong@partners.org or call 617-632-3619.