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09/12/2026

Loved ones may feel many of the same emotions as the person diagnosed: shock, sadness, fear, anger and denial.

Caregivers are a strong source of support throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery... but they also need support.

To all cancer caregivers, we're here for you 🩷💙

09/12/2026

What Actually Helps Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence? Oncologist and Ellie Fund Board Member helps answer this important question in a recent PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com article. https://people.com/what-actually-helps-reduce-the-risk-of-breast-cancer-recurrence-12064767

Some key takeaways include:

🩻 Many factors influencing breast cancer recurrence, like age and tumor size, are beyond a person’s control

💪 Exercise, especially strength training, can lower recurrence risk and improve physical health after breast cancer treatment

📉 Limiting alcohol and incorporating soy foods may help reduce recurrence risk according to recent research

09/12/2026

Things to do this weekend in Boston

🍂🎉 BOSTON WEEKEND EVENTS | SEPT 11–13 🎉🍂

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 👀 Boston, Cambridge, Somerville & Revere have a packed lineup! 🕺🎶🌊

🇬🇷 GreekFest Somerville — Greek food, music & dancing
🪩 B***y Vortex — outdoor funk & disco
🎆 Riverfest — live music, makers + fireworks
🎨 Revere Beach Art Festival — art by the ocean
🎸 SomerStreets — neighborhood arts & music festival
💃 ¡Con Salsa! Block Party — salsa, food & dancing
🕺 Tribe Vibes — outdoor dance party
🥁 Cambridge Carnival — Caribbean culture, costumes & music
🛍️ SoWa Open Market — makers, food & local finds
🔥 Floor Lords 45th Anniversary — breaking championship

📅 Friday–Sunday, Sept. 11–13
📍 Boston + Cambridge + Somerville + Revere

For more local things to do 👉 Boston Fun Events SoWa Boston Centre Cambridge Carnival

💾 SAVE this weekend guide & send it to your Boston crew!

09/12/2026

My client bought me her Coils To Locs wig to shape and customize to her face! I love how the texture of the curls looks so realistic.

09/11/2026

Don’t wait until the first cold night to find out your furnace needs an upgrade! Boston’s older homeowners may be eligible for help through the ’s Senior Saves Program, which offers resources and funding to replace or upgrade heating systems. Get your home ready for winter: https://bit.ly/SeniorsSave2026

09/11/2026

Tonight: more than 50 buildings and landmarks across Greater Boston will light their rooftops and facades blue to stand alongside New York in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks 25 years ago today 💙

📸: Gupta Media

09/11/2026

FDA APPROVES NEW DRUG

Camizestrant (Etcamah) with a CDK4/6 inhibitor is now approved in the U.S. for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer with an ESR1 mutation. Backed by results from the SERENA-6 trial, which used ctDNA testing to detect emerging ESR1 mutations before cancer progression on a scan.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4A2Sz0f

09/11/2026

Food Resources

If you’re in need of food, groceries, or supermarket staples, Codman is here to help. In addition to our food pantry at 450 Washington St., we’ve put together a list of area resources. You can also ask your provider about assistance programs. Visit codman.org/food

09/11/2026

BIG SHOES TO FILL!
Come rock out with the Rhythm Riders as we celebrate

Pull up, bring your energy, and come dance with as we show some Roxbury love! ❤️🖤💚



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09/09/2026