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Patient Advocate in Chief – YSC at the White House
On February 2, 2022, YSC CEO Jennifer Merschdorf was invited to represent the young breast cancer community for President Biden’s announcement that his Cancer Moonshot project would move into a new phase. Jennifer shares below what it was like as someone diagnosed at...
How I Handle Holidays After Breast Cancer
How I Handle Holidays After Breast Cancer By Jamelle Singleton The holiday season is among us again! This time of year is filled with food, fun and family. But for young breast cancer survivors and co-survivors, the holidays can be quite different ,especially...
Breast Cancer’s Best Kept Secret – How Understanding Your Risk of Lymphedema May Be the Key to Reducing it
Breast Cancer’s Best Kept Secret - How Understanding Your Risk of Lymphedema May Be the Key to Reducing it “I had never heard of lymphedema until they told me I had it.” “My doctor told me I would either get it or I wouldn’t but not much else.” “They said I...
Life After Diagnosis
How to Parent with Cancer: What About My Kids?
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was 34 and the single parent to a six year old. My doctor handed me a booklet titled, “A Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer Treatment,” and sent me on my way.
Grief & Breast Cancer: 4 Things to Know
Coping with grief can be a complicated struggle for young adults with breast cancer. What contributes to grief goes beyond the cancer diagnosis itself.
Long-Term Cancer Survivorship Island
Why is long-term cancer survivorship so difficult? And how come nobody wants to talk about it? Maybe because it feels like living on an island somewhere between where the oceans of fear and gratefulness collide.
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
What a Young Breast Cancer Survivor Wants You to Know About Breast Cancer Awareness Month
What a Young Breast Cancer Survivor Wants You to Know About Breast Cancer Awareness Month I was diagnosed with stage II invasive ductal carcinoma in December 2020 at age 33. After a bilateral mastectomy and 4 rounds of chemotherapy, I am now on hormone suppression for...
Shannen Doherty & the Need for Metastatic Breast Cancer Allies
How can we best support those among us who’ve had recurrences or who have metastatic disease? If you have the ability and willingness, be an ally in breast cancer advocacy efforts.
Living Young and Metastatic: How to Live Like You’re Dying (When You Are)
I’ll never be able to eat a chocolate croissant and sip espresso while I sit and look out at the Eiffel Tower. But I’ve been able to start carving pieces out of a bucket list from home, surrounded by family.
What’s your story?
Everyone’s experience with breast cancer is unique – sharing your story is a powerful way to speak your truth, and help others.
Life as a Co-Survivor
With a Little Help from Co-Survivors: Guys Hang Out
My name is Ryan Cassidy, and I’m a breast cancer co-survivor. The YSC Male Co-Survivor Virtual Hangout is a great place to meet others in similar situations. Together, we learn to care for ourselves and those we love.
Caregivers and Financial Toxicity
When it comes to the business of relationships, talking about finances can be hard for everyone. It’s even harder for those who are coping with a cancer diagnosis and trying to manage their financial situation.
How to Show Up When Your Friend Has Breast Cancer
To all the friends of a cancer fighter: It can be really scary to have a friend that is suffering. You may not know what to say. But, please don’t walk away.
Health & Wellness
How I Handle Holidays After Breast Cancer
How I Handle Holidays After Breast Cancer By Jamelle Singleton The holiday season is among us again! This time of year is filled with food, fun and family. But for young breast cancer survivors and co-survivors, the holidays can be quite different ,especially...
Breast Cancer’s Best Kept Secret – How Understanding Your Risk of Lymphedema May Be the Key to Reducing it
Breast Cancer’s Best Kept Secret - How Understanding Your Risk of Lymphedema May Be the Key to Reducing it “I had never heard of lymphedema until they told me I had it.” “My doctor told me I would either get it or I wouldn’t but not much else.” “They said I...
Where Are We Now? The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters and Extra Doses
Where Are We Now? The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters and Extra Doses With the newest regulations on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots and additional doses for immunocompromised individuals, we wanted to follow up on the most important questions for breast cancer...
Be your own health advocate
Take control of your health and be a strong advocate for young women everywhere.
Advocacy
Patient Advocate in Chief – YSC at the White House
On February 2, 2022, YSC CEO Jennifer Merschdorf was invited to represent the young breast cancer community for President Biden’s announcement that his Cancer Moonshot project would move into a new phase. Jennifer shares below what it was like as someone diagnosed at...
New Research on Pregnancy After Breast Cancer
Many young survivors wonder if they can have a healthy pregnancy after treatment, and will it increase their chances of recurrence. New research presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium looked at those questions.
Research Bytes – Using Supplements During Chemotherapy
Does the use of over-the-counter vitamins and supplements have an effect on recurrence rates and survival seen with breast cancer patients? A recent research study set out to find the answer.
YSC Champions
YSC Tribute to Lisa J. Frank
Lisa J. Frank passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30th after a courageous 22-year battle with breast cancer. A founding member of YSC, we have lost one of the greatest champions and sheroes of our organization.
Teaming up on the Field to Strike out Cancer
Over the last eight years, the spirit of teamwork created by the Congressional Women’s Softball Game has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support young adults with breast cancer.
15 Years, Thousands of Miles, One Mission
Fifteen years ago, Lisa Frank co-founded a fundraising bike ride called YSC Tour de Pink. To celebrate the 15th anniversary, we sat down with Lisa and Jill Frey, two best friends who met at the first YSC meeting in 1998.
Find out how you can make a difference
There are so many ways to make an impact and support young women with breast cancer.
YSC Buzz
Patient Advocate in Chief – YSC at the White House
On February 2, 2022, YSC CEO Jennifer Merschdorf was invited to represent the young breast cancer community for President Biden’s announcement that his Cancer Moonshot project would move into a new phase. Jennifer shares below what it was like as someone diagnosed at...
Young Survival Coalition Welcomes Megan R. Whitman to Lead Philanthropy
Meet Megan: YSC’s New Director of Philanthropy Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is excited to announce the addition of Megan R. Whitman as the organization’s new Director of Philanthropy. Megan brings two decades of philanthropic and fundraising experience to YSC. She...
YSC Tour de Pink 2021 – SAVE THE DATES!
IT’S REALLY HAPPENING! The YSC Tour de Pink® (TDP) dates for 2021 are here! East Coast will be Sunday, October 3rd West Coast will be Saturday, October 23rd ONE-DAY RIDES You probably noticed that the rides this year are one day instead of our usual three. We are not...
