Jen Sander’s career of helping those impacted by cancer has come full circle. Not long after she graduated from Arizona State University with a psychology degree, Jen became part of what was then known as The Wellness Community, which had just opened its doors a few...

Amy Boylan, who facilitates several of the Learn & Support Groups offered by Cancer Support Community Arizona, has had a long and varied career as a social worker and counselor. She’s helped people who were homebound connect with vital community resources;...

Not long after he moved to Phoenix from California five years ago, Simon Franco was applying for a job selling mattresses when the person interviewing him did Simon a tremendous kindness - he didn’t hire him for the job. The interviewer said that while Simon was...

Linda Ruvalcaba, who facilitates the Multiple Myeloma Learn and Support Group, says she first became interested in psychotherapy in junior high. In the space of roughly a year, there was a series of personal and national events that shook her, she said, including the...

With nearly 17 million people living with and beyond cancer in the United States today, almost everyone knows someone who has been touched by cancer. Today we are celebrating those survivors - from those who have just started treatment to those who have been in...

When members of the Native American community are diagnosed with cancer, it often proves to be a "private battle," said Sheena Greenstone, the facilitator who leads the Native American Support Group at Cancer Support Community Arizona. "It's not really discussed...

In an effort to honor past board members and benefit from their continued advocacy and support, CSCAZ proudly announces the formation of its Board Emeritus. "We started the Board Emeritus with several goals in mind," said CSCAZ CEO Debbie DiCarlo. "First and foremost,...

Alexandra Anastasio is the last of the Young Professionals Council “originals.”  Now 34, she was part of the first group of 20- and 30-somethings recruited to start YPC, which volunteers with CSCAZ and hosts the annual Trivia Night each year.  Among the group,...

A common thread throughout Catherine Thompson’s career has been teaching - no matter where she has worked.  During 30-plus years in the telecom industry, Catherine was a product operations manager, a position that required introducing and training new telephone...

In the late 1980s, when Wes Foster was earning his Licensed Practical Nurse diploma, his class did an oncology rotation and afterwards, his instructor urged him to specialize as an oncology nurse. She saw in Wes the unique combination of skills and attitude necessary...

CSCAZ CEO Debbie DiCarlo had a wide-ranging conversation with 1510 AM's Bob Roth on the Health Futures radio show during her recent appearance. They discussed the breadth and depth of CSCAZ's services and the importance of early detection of cancer. 

We are excited to announce that in-person events and support services will be back in 2022. We will of course continue to offer online support groups, classes and workshops. But beginning January 18, participants have the option of attending in-person as well. Our...

Cancer Support Community Arizona is looking for Ambassadors to get the word out about our programs for those facing cancer. Take your knowledge of CSCAZ and staff tables or make presentations at hospitals, healthcare facilities or local events. Your help will ensure...