Tag: Cancer Support Group

Cancer Reminds Us to Be Thankful

Sandy Jessop November is a time of reflection. With thoughts of the Thanksgiving holiday, we here at Saddlebrooke Ranch have much to be thankful for! But when you have cancer, or a loved one has or had cancer, it’s so easy to forget about the good things in our lives. Emotions include sadness, anxiety, anger,…

Paying It Forward

Sandy Jessop As our community grows, so does our group of neighbors who have been affected by cancer (survivors and co-survivors). Many people who have battled cancer in the past are questioning whether the Cancer Support Group (CSG) is right for them. Common statements/questions concerning the CSG, along with our responses, are: “I had cancer…

Team SBR: Strong—Brave—Resilient: It Takes a Village

Sandy Jessop The Cancer Support Group has recently become aware of services offered by other groups here at SaddleBrooke Ranch and will begin working together to make your journey through cancer easier and more supported by our community. Here are a few of the wonderful organizations that offer help to residents and the families of…

Palliative Care vs. Hospice: Are They Both the Same?

Leslie Fore and Sandy Jessop Learn more about palliative care and hospice at these upcoming events. Santa Catalina Catholic Church, Feb. 18 or Feb. 26 Jennifer Vanden Eykel, RN, MSN, patient care manager and clinical nurse educator from Casa de la Luz Hospice will be offering a “Hospice and Palliative Care—What You Need to Know”…

Thanks for Another Incredible Cancer Fundraiser!

Sandy Jessop For eight years, the Cancer Support Group has come together to raise funds and awareness for various cancers. 2023 was no exception. We began promoting the annual Cancer Support Group Golf Cart Ride and Cancer Walk several months before these events. We were pleasantly surprised at the number of residents who registered for…

Join Us! SaddleBrooke Ranch’s 7th Annual Cancer Walk

The Cancer Support Group needs your support! Last year, in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) showed the city—and ourselves—just how tough we are as we gathered together to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night. Our SBR team of almost 50 members was Strong, Brave, and Resilient! Our 7th…