We are excited to announce that we are expanding our one-on-one cancer support services to include cancer previvors and those in the high-risk community.
Since our inception, Imerman Angels has been dedicated to providing free one-on-one psychosocial support to cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. Now, through several new partnerships with other cancer organizations, we are […]
Us TOO International
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Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Contact:
Tim Mix
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Phone: (630) 795-1002
Email: timothym@ustoo.org
December 18, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Additional Support Services Available for Prostate Cancer Community
Imerman Angels forms partnership with Us TOO International
CHICAGO, IL – The prostate cancer community will have access to more extensive resources for support […]
Written by Ann Pietrangelo and Kristeen Cherney
Medically Reviewed by Seunggu Han, MD on May 31, 2017
Five years prior to learning that she had stage 1B2 cervical cancer, Darlene Blais was experiencing some symptoms of the disease. She went through a series of tests, all of which came back negative. The one condition for which her gynecologist did not test, however, was the human papilloma virus (HPV).
“Had I been tested […]
To be in cancer survivor Tommy Holl “The Real Elf’s” ebullient and downright hilarious presence, you would never suspect he once struggled with the reality of getting his left pinky finger amputated as treatment for epithelioid sarcoma.
Tommy’s experience with cancer compelled him to spread joy and happiness as The Real Elf starting in 2014. […]
For Immediate Release
CHICAGO (October 20, 2016) – The Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone MedicalCenter and Imerman Angels announce a new partnership to bring emotional support services to individuals impacted by cancer.
Imerman Angels, currently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, is a global non-profit
organization providing free, one-on- one emotional support to individuals battling cancer,
survivors and caregivers. Support […]
Annual event emceed by Bonnie Hunt welcomed 270 guests in celebration of one-on-one Cancer support
CHICAGO (September 2016) – The 10th Anniversary Imerman Angels Wings of Hope Gala on Saturday, September 17 at the Ritz-Carlton, Chicago welcomed 270 guests and raised more than $375,000. The funds benefit Imerman Angels’ mission to provide connections that enable one-on-one […]
Studies have shown that cancer support groups help ease depression and anxiety in cancer fighters, help them feel more hopeful, and empower them to manage their emotions better, according to Cancer.Net. The benefits of support groups also extend to cancer survivors and caregivers.
As part of ensuring that those impacted by cancer have access to […]
The first new treatment for bladder cancer in 30 years was recently approved by the FDA. Andrea Maddox-Smith, CEO of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, cites this as one of the reasons why creating awareness about the disease is so important.
“I see the situation as being urgent. I think it is unacceptable that this […]
Psychological care is typically considered a secondary factor to therapeutic treatment after a cancer diagnosis. However, more than 87 percent of cancer patients stated that relief from emotional distress would significantly improve their quality of life, according to the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
Recognizing the vital role that emotional support plays in […]
