The purpose of Boston North Cancer Association’s Professional Development Grants Program is to improve the detection and treatment of cancer by funding educational and skills training opportunities for medical professionals who practice in communities north of Boston. In doing so, Boston North Cancer Association (BNCA) will help improve the health and well-being of cancer patients and cancer survivors.
Priority consideration is given to applicants requesting funds for professional development opportunities that will fulfill certification/licensure or continuing education unit (CEU) requirements.
Through personalized fitness, a welcoming community, and compassionate support, Livestrong at the Y offers survivors a pathway back to wellness and empowerment.
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Sail Beyond cancer is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide life-affirming sailing experiences by harnessing wind, water, and healing powers and sailing for anyone challenged by cancer. The grant funds three-hour sails to cancer patients and their caregivers.
The grant funds Equine-Assisted Experiences (EAE) one-day retreats for cancer survivors using the power of horses to remind survivors of their own strength. The retreats are open to men and women who have, or had, a cancer diagnosis.
“I had the opportunity to attend ASTRO 2024 this year in Washington D.C. Every year a conference is held to help keep staff in the Radiation Oncology field up to date with the newest and greatest technological advances in our field. I was also able to network with many other professionals and learn more about new products in our field. With the new Burlington department to open in December 2024, I was able to work one on one with companies with products that will be available to our department. The machines at both Peabody and Burlington will get the...
The grant helps fund LIVESTRONG, a wellness program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. Offered at the Y’s Saugus, Peabody and Lynn locations, LIVESTRONG is a 12-week program offered twice weekly.
I wanted to reach out because I worked with Dr. Jonathan Paly today and we were both recipients of the BNCA John F. Bargoot, MD Memorial Scholarship and we are both working in Radiation Oncology.
Boston North Cancer Association awarded a grant to the Melanoma Education Foundation to provide facial scanners in 26 North Shore high schools. Facial scanners are an educational tool to help people understand the damaging effects of the sun. Through the use of ultra-violet rays, these scanners allow people to see layers of skin not visible to the naked eye. Used for middle school children through adults, this tool helps identify the areas of your face most impacted by the sun and show the benefits of sunscreen in blocking UV rays.
Recognizing that ovarian cancer patient may need a little extra help while undergoing treatment, the grant helps fund the Helping Hands program. The program provides meals to patients and their families while in treatment for Ovarian Cancer, with free healthy and easy to prepare meals.
Runway for Recovery provides families with a continuum of support along their journey with breast cancer. We create community by hosting events and providing services that create joy and inspire hope. With shared understanding we celebrate survivors, honor legacies, and fund families who have experienced loss.
The grant funds Equine-Assisted Experiences (EAE) one-day retreats for cancer survivors using the power of horses to remind survivors of their own strength. The retreats are open to men and women who have, or had, a cancer diagnosis.
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