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Marc Slatkoff, MD

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September 20, 2009

First Descents is the most effective cancer survivor support organization I've been involved with during a career of over 30 years in oncology. Both participants and volunteers and empowered and enriched by the experience. Cancer survivors must get beyond victimhood to live full and happy lives- First Descents helps them rediscover the confident and capable person inside who may have gotten lost during the cancer journey.

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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

bringing renewed joy and confidence to young adult cancer survivors

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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

Watching many "ah-hah!" moments as participants amaze themselves. It is also always amazing to see the close bonds that quickly form and result in longlasting friendships.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

Skilled and compassionate. The staff treat participants as their equals and friends- normal people who just happened to have something crappy come uninvited into their lives.