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CSCAZ & Plexus: Partners in Vision and Heart

Editor's note: CSCAZ asked our partners at Plexus to talk about their relationship with CSCAZ and why they support our programs. Their Corporate Social Responsibility division replied with this article. We are grateful for their support and the value they see in our...

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A ‘Safe Space’ for Kids & Teens Impacted by Cancer

A ‘Safe Space’ for Kids & Teens Impacted by Cancer

Children and teens going through cancer or who have loved ones experiencing cancer are under unique pressures, according to Mary Hald, the Coordinator for the Youth, Teen & Family Program (YTF) at Cancer Support Community Arizona (CSCAZ). “Their emotions are...

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A Wish for CSCAZ Northern Arizona’s First Anniversary

It feels like time has been flying by, doesn't it? It's been almost a year since Cancer Support Community in Northern Arizona (CSCAZ NAZ) officially opened its doors to provide information, services, and a strong sense of community for all in our region who are...

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Valleywise Health Honored with CSCAZ Spirit of Healing Award

Cancer Support Community Arizona annually honors a partner who makes a daily difference in the lives of people and families affected by cancer with our Spirit of Healing Award. This year, CSCAZ wants to celebrate a relatively new collaboration that is building upon...

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Meet Senior Program Director Jen Sander

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...

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Facilitator Focus: Amy Boylan

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;...

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Staff Spotlight: Simon Franco

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...

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Facilitator Focus: Linda Ruvalcaba

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...

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I Am A Survivor

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...

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‘Camp Thanks-a-Lot’ Honors Volunteers

‘Camp Thanks-a-Lot’ Honors Volunteers

We couldn’t do it without our volunteers. Cancer Support Community Arizona and Northern Arizona is blessed to have more than 300 people who make all aspects of our work possible. They include the members of our Board of Directors and Board Emeritus; professionals who...

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Delma’s Story

After five days of being in pain, Delma had enough. Her home remedies for the aches weren't working. Her stomach was still bloated and felt as though she had eaten something bad. It was time to visit the doctor. When she was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer, it...

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CSCAZ Launches Emeritus Board

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,...

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Our CSCAZ Community: YPC Chair Alexandra Anastasio

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,...

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Our CSCAZ Community: Catherine Thompson

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...

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Cindy Payne on KAFF

Cindy Payne on KAFF

Cindy Payne, Executive Director of Cancer Support Community Northern Arizona, chatted today with Peter Bruce of KAFF in Flagstaff. They chatted about volunteer opportunities at CSCAZ Northern Arizona, upcoming events including the Night of Hope on Jan. 14 and the...

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