NYS Cancer in the Classroom Symposium
Right now there are more than 12 million people living with cancer in the U.S. and Canada, and nearly 25% of adults with cancer have children under the age of
Cancer Patients in the State of New York Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting February 15
On February 5, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo released the list of comorbidities and underlying conditions that New York State will use to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. New Yorkers who have one of the comorbidities on the list will be eligible for the vaccine beginning February 15 – included in this list is cancer.
See the full announcement and list of eligibility HERE.
Our Mission
To Support, Educate, And Empower Cancer Patients And Their Families
Gilda’s Club New York City creates welcoming communities of free emotional and social support for everyone living with cancer – women, men, teens, children and their families. Our innovative program is an essential complement to cancer care, providing support groups, educational lectures, healthy lifestyle workshops and social activities. No one should face cancer alone.
Our Adult Program
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Our Impact
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Support Groups
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Educational Lectures
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Healthy Lifestyle Workshops
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Cancer patients and their families supported
News & Updates
Community Spotlight: Associate Board
Our free cancer support program is made possible by our generous community of supporters including our all-star Associate Board. The Associate Board is a group of dedicated young New Yorkers
Young Adult Support at Gilda’s Club NYC
According to the American Cancer Society, about 80,000 young adults aged 20 to 39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. And about 5% of all cancers
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