Who are we?Sisters' Journey is
a caring and powerful support group for breast cancer survivors, their family
and friends. Sisters' Journey is a faith based activity for the purpose of
ensuring that no women has to endure or experience the challenge of facing the
obstacles that accompany the reality of being diagnosed with breast cancer
alone.
Since it's inception in 1999, the Sisters' Journey organization has lend
support to hundreds of women and their family during and through the trials
and tribulations of breast cancer and the devastation it can cause. Sisters'
Journey has been a strong and active voice promoting and educating about the
importance of early detection, being proactive about treatment, information
and services available.
Sisters' Journey mission is to use our collective energy and join forces with
others to heal women physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Advocacy of
early detection and good treatment is our key focus. We advocate and promote
"survivorship". Many who will join us have survived the discovery of breast
cancer and will tell their stories of days, months, and years of living full
and meaningful lives after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
One of the organization's greatest contributions in the support of women with
breast cancer is the Sisters' Journey annual calendar. This is a twelve months
calendar that highlights the faces and stories of struggles to triumphs of
breast cancer survivors. The calendar proves to be a tangible means of
encouragement, support and vision to all that might be facing the challenge of
the fight against breast cancer. Each page of the calendar is graced with
women that are winners and warriors in their personal journey with cancer.
What will we do for you?
 | We will meet every third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at St. Luke's
Church in New Haven. |
| We will provide support-whether you are actually diagnosed or suspect a
problem, we will be there for you. Information and comfort are our prime
services. |
| We will spread information about the advantages of early detection. Most
breast cancer patients live long, fruitful, full lives, if the cancer is
discovered early. We will demonstrate monthly breast examination techniques.
If you desire we will accompany you and even your hands while you get an
annual mammogram. |
| For those who may need other kinds of assistance, we can tell you about
places to go and people to see. |
| We will celebrate each and every success. each step of the way. We will
share our stories of winning the battle! |
What should you do?
| Take care of yourself. Get an annual mammogram. Examine your breast each
month. |
| Seek good information, if you are touched by cancer. |
| Come to our confidential sessions on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. Luke's
Church, 111 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. |
| Think positive. Believe that you will be a survivor. |
