Cancer – Providing Education and Resources to Cancer Caregivers, Patients, Families, and Cancer Caregiver Professionals.

Who YOU are as a
Cancer Caregiver

Cancer Caregivers "First Responders" at HOME

Our Loved Ones, Our Patients

ONLINE CANCER CAREGIVERS
EDUCATION PROGRAM

Our new program has launched, please visit cancercaregiversofamerica.com for more details.

Coupon Code (100% off): JACK

Closing the Gap between Cancer Research & the Cancer Patient 2025

Dear Friends of AzMN:

On May 22nd, Shakira had a major Stroke with no warnings, and she was rushed to the nearest Hospital on the reservation, which is on the borderline of NM. Shakira is a childhood Leukemia survivor who Jack and I met at our Navajo Cancer Conference on the reservation in 2010, when Shakira was 10 years old. I was able to get her into Phoenix Children’s Hospital which saved her life. We don’t know how long Shakira will be in the hospital or if she will recover. She is responding slowly but it will take a lot of care.

I have donated my personal funds to help her and am inviting others to help using Zelle®. Every dollar helps. The donated funds will be used to pay expenses for her mother to rent a room and Shakira’s husband to use for the family since they live far away from the hospital and drive long distances. The funds will also be used for food and the fee for Traditional Healing Ceremonies, which are very important. Shakira has two boys, Leam (age 6) and Kordell (age 2), who both have Birthday’s next week.

Zelle info: Marcella Begay 928-208-0515

Thank you for your support.

Watch Barbara on Fox 10 Phoenix on Monday at 9:08 am. She will be discussing her personal journey & inspiration, the overlooked role of the Caregiver and more details about the upcoming Free Spring Cancer Caregivers Seminar.

Our founder had a op-ed piece published today in the Glendale Star about protecting innovation and cures for cancer patients nationwide. Important piece for our elected officials including Representative Abe Hamadeh.

Barbara Kavanagh, Advocating for cancer patients and families on aztv's Daily Mix.

Our New Year’s wish is that no child, parent, family battles cancer another day ‘alone’.

We don’t ask for money for a building, we just want to provide the information and resources that every cancer patient and caregiver can have at home or ‘wherever’ they live or work.

Our new online program has launched, Online Cancer Caregivers Education Program, CCEP©.
Please visit cancercaregiversofamerica.com for more details.

Coupon Code (100% off): JACK

The State of Arizona Declares
“The 6^th Annual Cancer Caregivers Awareness Week”
November 11 - 18, 2024

Thank you to the Governor for recognizing the importance of Cancer Caregivers who are also ‘First Responders at Home’.

2024 Arizona Bioscience Service Award:

Jack and Barbara Kavanagh

Thank you again to the wonderful team lead by Joan-Koerber Walker at AZBio for the thoughtful award given to our Founders. Jack would have been so proud.

A primary objective of the Arizona Myeloma Network in 2024 and 2025 is to provide much needed support for the cancer patients and caregivers in our underserved communities, with an emphasis on Arizona’s Indigenous populations.

A mission of Jack Kavanagh was to make the Cancer Caregivers Education Program available to our Indigenous Communities. In honor of his legacy, a 33-year cancer survivor and his enduring commitment to our cancer care community.

We APPEAL to you for your support to make his DREAM a Reality

All funds will be dedicated to providing the much-needed support in Arizona’s Indigenous Communities. You can support this effort by PURCHASING A SPONSORSHIP, DONATE or HONORING A PATIENT AND CAREGIVER on CANCER CARE HONOR WALL at:

BEYOND DUKE ALUMNI SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD

Special Thanks to the Schwab FORE GOLF Foundation PGA Senior Professionals Tournament for helping us raise Funds and Awareness for our online Cancer Caregivers Education Program, CCEP®. Jack, a Veteran, and I enjoyed spending Veteran’s Day with other Veterans and families, in their Special Tent on the 13^th Hole. And, then watching the final day of the Tournament and seeing the exciting moment when Steve Stricker, was named the Schwab Cup Winner. We thank all of you who bought tickets and/or made a donation.

In this episode, Barbara Kavanagh, CEO and Founder of the Arizona Myeloma Network (AZMN), shares stories about her upbringing, volunteerism, and role as a cancer caregiver to her husband, Jack Kavanagh, a multiple myeloma survivor. She talks about her life as a Jewish woman and social worker, her exposure to segregation and the civil rights movement, her experiences moving abroad and starting volunteer programs in other countries and with the Navajo, and her life’s work as a consultant, author, and founder of a grassroots nonprofit cancer organization.

Op-ed: Stop Picking Winners and Losers When it Comes to Health care

Our Mission

To Provide the Education and Resources that Build Critical Cancer Caregiving Skills, in the Cancer Caregivers, Cancer Patients, other Families, and the Cancer Care Professionals. To Build Awareness, to Advocate for and Promote Collaboration that improves Treatment, Quality of Life for the Cancer Caregivers and the Cancer Patients.

Testimonials

Dear Barbara, This is a thank you for all the work you do and the inspiration you, Jack and the organization offered me when I was diagnosed in 2012. I too am/was a patient at Mayo having competed my Stem Cell transplant in November 2012. I continue in remission with an appointment a couple times a year. The first conference I attended was in March of 2012, two months after I was diagnosed. A friend saw it in the paper and off I went with 2 support friends. Learned a lot, got scared and felt hope all the same day. Thanks so much for the gift of seeing a future.
Sincerely, Cindy

“They have helped countless people through their conferences and caregiver programs. Their dedication and commitment to cancer patients and their caregivers is amazing. They have devoted themselves to making the cancer journey easier to navigate through education and support.”
~ Ezra, Volunteer, October 2021

“Breast Cancer survivor caregiver. I’ve been going to and utilizing the Cancer Caregivers Education Programs for over 7 years. It’s a wonderful program and have helped my family a great deal.”
~ Program Attendee, Cancer Caregiver October 2021

“I'm grateful for all the information I have learned at all the conferences my family and I have attended. It is great to hear all the top doctors share their knowledge about the latest research and treatment options. The Caregiver Seminars provided me and my sons with lots of useful tips as we continue in our roles as caregivers to my wife who is a multiple myeloma survivor.”
~ Keith, Cancer Caregiver, October 2021

“Every year has been better than the previous. This year's two day event included presentations from Doctors and Researchers from top hospitals and Cancer Institutes across the country. I came away with a solid knowledge of the history of research and drugs developed, and understanding that current direction of research and treatment is toward Immunotherapy. My Oncologist is one of the top ranked in the State, but would never have the time to explain all the history and reasons for the different Chemo drugs I have tried over the years.”
~ Program Attendee, Patient, April 2016

“They are always there with information on my illness. One of the most honest organizations I have had the pleasure to be associated with... God bless Them!”
~ Alex, Patient, April 2016

“While it is true there is a wealth of information available on the internet, it takes a great deal of time and energy to do research on the internet - and it is often difficult to tell if much of the information you find on the internet is accurate. Barbara and Jack Kavanagh are the "life raft" for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families as they embark on the treacherous ride down the raging river into which they have been thrown without having any chance to prepare for such a dangerous journey.”
~ Pat, Survivor, October 2021

“I have been impressed by the quality of free educational programs and support networks this organization provides, as well as the commitment and passion of its founders.”
~ Tal, Program Attendee, Service Provider, April 2016

“They have provided invaluable assistance to countless cancer patients as well as their families, friends, and loved ones. They assist in helping people locate good medical care and other supportive services that become necessary once a person receives a cancer diagnosis. They truly do welcome people into the "family" of cancer survivors.”
~ Program Attendee, January 2018

“They take a team 7 hours North of the Valley with Doctors, specialist, and resources, to discuss all types of cancers for people living on the Navajo Reservation! The impact it's had up there is amazing!!! In addition to running two major conferences they also have seminars throughout the year for the "Caregivers" of the cancer patients.”
~ Program Attendee, September 2014

“I volunteered for one of the Caregiver Conferences last year ---- afterward; I was so energized by the commitment and enthusiasm of this phenomenal group !!! I am so grateful to be a part of such a caring team.”
~ Michelle, Volunteer, September 2014

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The Cancer Caregivers’ Education Program is unique. It is designed to….

The new Online Cancer Caregivers Education Program, OCCEP®, will include Educational Modules, that provide easy access to resources, and also continuing advocacy cancer patients and caregivers.

You can help us to provide education and resources to Cancer Caregivers and Cancer patients.

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Our Goal $25k

$14,000 Raised

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The State of Arizona Declares
“The 4^th Annual
Cancer Caregivers
Awareness Week”
November 11 - 18, 2024

Thank you to the Governor for recognizing the importance of Cancer Caregivers who are also ‘First Responders at Home’.

Virtual Honor Wall

Cancer Caregiver Az’s Honor Wall was developed as a way for family and friends to honor and remember their loved ones who have been touched by cancer.

Donate $150 in honor of a loved one or just ‘donate’ even if you do not wish to write a tribute. $25, $50, $100, or any amount.

Caregivers Survey

We welcome your caregiver ‘feedback’ so that we can continue moving forward in making our cancer caregiver programs even more effective both for caregivers as well as the patients they ‘care for’.

Please fill out the caregiver survey . If you don’t choose to answer some of the questions, or wish to add information,that is fine. You can include your name or not.We will collate the responses and share the ‘results’ both on our website and in the Book.

My writing journey is well underway! Watch for my new book, Living with Cancer, a CareGivers Journey^© to be available in the spring of 2024. The goal of this project is to provide insights and resources that will lead the reader to be a more educated cancer patient and a more effective cancer caregiver. It has been a 32-year journey that has taken us to 5 countries and 3 U.S. states. Over the years, my husband and I have had to find oncologists wherever we lived.

Your Story is Important

We invite cancer caregivers/families to send us your story of how you have coped with your loved one’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. And, please offer your own ‘advice’ and suggestions for what others can do to help.

All of your stories are important to us, and may be selected for future newsletters, the Book, and/or on our website. We will not include your name unless we have your written permission.

Maximum words: 300

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