Events

What is Palliative Care? - Metsters Open Meeting (all welcome)

When: 9/20/2022 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: 
Carolina Breast Friends
1607 East Morehead St. Charlotte, NC 28207


Carolina Breast Friends is pleased to host meetings of the Charlotte Metsters Organization
   

 Hospice and Palliative Care: An Informal Conversation

Hosted by: Charlotte Metsters: Support for those Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Session starts at 12:00pm. Lunch from Viva Chicken will be provided

All Thrivers & Survivors at any stage of your Breast Cancer Journey are welcome to attend this special Education Session.

Session Description: 

Learn and understand more about palliative care--specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family.

Charlotte Metsters provides support for those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer in Charlotte and surrounding areas. This is a peer support group lead by people living with MBC. We support each other and engage in educational and social activities. Please check the CBF website calendar for updates. At this special open Education Session, all Thrivers & Survivors at any stage of your Breast Cancer Journey are welcome to attend.

Facebook address is facebook.com/groups/charlottemetsters

NOTE: This session will be delivered online using Zoom. You can participate using your computer, smartphone, or tablet.  There is no cost involved or software to load. All you need is the meeting link and password, which we will provide via email confirmation when you register (using the button at the top of this session description).  We suggest using the meeting link a few minutes prior to the start time of the session. If you don't receive a confirmation email from us within an hour of registering, please check your SPAM folder or email cbf@carolinabreastfriends.org

Instructor:
Presented by: Dr. Tiffany Jackson DNP, NP-C, ACHPN
Clinical Assistant Professor
UNCC School of Nursing


Hosted by:
Dar Finkelstein and Maren Coffman 

 *Always check CBF website for updates and complete list of dates*

  

Pink House Disclaimer:
Programs at Carolina Breast Friends should not be used as a substitute for any treatment. Sessions are intended to provide connection and support for the breast cancer community. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your doctor if you are in any way concerned about activities that are part of an offered program.

 

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  • 1607 E Morehead Street, Charlotte NC 28207

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