WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa
Barbara (CscVvsb) announces a free workshop, “Herediatry Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Meeting” with Amy Yoffe, LCSW, Brenda Lam, and Marlene Cunningham, RN on Sunday, January 15th, at 10:00am-2:00pm, at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Please call 805.379.4777 to RSVP or to learn more. Have you been affected by Hereditary Breast or Orvavrian Cancer? If so, please join us for our FORCE outreach Support group where we will discuss the impact of livng with a genetic mutation that predisposes individuals to certain hereditary cancers. This group is geared toward individuals who are interested in connecting with others who face similar challenges and decision making while navigating the hereditary breast and ovarian cancer journey. This group is open to those who have not yet been diagnosed with cancer but are at high risk as well as those who have already been affected by a cancer diagnosis. The group leaders are the West Valley/Ventura Outreach Coordinators for FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered), a national organization aimed at improving the lives of those affected by Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Amy Yoffe at amyoffe@sbcglobal.net or 818-439-4560.
About the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara
Celebrating more than two decades of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer, the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is an independently governed and funded chapter of Cancer Support Community, the 50-member nation-wide organization. Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara serves more than 3,000 local residents affected by cancer each year with programs throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and into the San Fernando Valley. Programs are offered in English and Spanish and are all provided free of charge. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org or call 805-379-4777. ###
