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Living Young and Metastatic: The Worst Moments of My Life
I could not know what was to come for that woman sitting in the oncologist’s office nearly two years ago. I don’t know what the future holds. And I often wonder when the next worst day will be.
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Summit 2020 Travel Tips: Affordable ways to get to L.A.
Thinking about planning your trip to Los Angeles for the 2020 Summit? Check out these 9 travel hacks to get the most bang for your buck.
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Healthy, Fit and Strong – Still 1 in 8
Before 2012, Jaclyn didn’t know anyone with breast cancer. That all changed with the diagnosis of her mom and two close friends. Still, nothing prepared her for what it was like to receive her diagnosis.
read moreLife After Diagnosis
“You’re So Strong”: The Truth About Breast Cancer & Strength
Every breast cancer journey is different. You get to define and redefine your strength every step of the way. Be kind to yourself and be your kind of strong.
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Beauty Recap: A Thriver’s Guide to Makeup
Following up on my live demo for all the beauties braving cancer, I’m sharing some golden rules to keep in mind when shopping for makeup and applying your new beauty products!
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What’s Going on With Mommy?
My boys were 9 and 2 at the time of my diagnosis. Thinking about the battle ahead scared me, but the thought of my children seeing me sick scared me even more. In their eyes, I was supermom.
read moreLiving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Living Young and Metastatic: The Worst Moments of My Life
I could not know what was to come for that woman sitting in the oncologist’s office nearly two years ago. I don’t know what the future holds. And I often wonder when the next worst day will be.
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Living Young and Metastatic: A Vow to Love and Laugh
A young marriage with metastatic breast cancer shatters the illusions of growing old together. But love and laughter will keep you connected through the darkness and beyond.
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Understanding the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act HR 2178/S 1374 is in motion. We asked attorney Jennifer Berzok who works with the National Breast Cancer Coalition to explain the legislation.
read moreWhat’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
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.
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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.
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Fearless and Fierce: How I Stay Resilient
It’s been about two years since my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer for her second time. When asked how I’m able to stay resilient in the face of fear, a few thoughts come to mind.
read moreHealth & Wellness
Pink Fatigue & Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is coming, and so is the mixed blessing of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How can we honor and respect everyone’s path, including our own, through an intense celebratory month?
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Breast Implant Recall – 10 Things You Need to Know
We sat down with board-certified plastic surgeon and YSC Council of Advisors member, Dr. Constance Chen to talk about the July 2019 breast implant recall, and how to know if it affects you.
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Motherhood: When Cancer Decides for You | Dana’s Infertility Story
I will never be a mother to my own biological children. That decision was made for me. For anyone else coping with breast cancer fertility loss, I will say there is hope out there. You have to keep pushing forward.
read moreBe your own health advocate
Take control of your health and be a strong advocate for young women everywhere.
Advocacy
Elevating Narratives of Women of Color Affected by Breast Cancer
Women of color are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than their white counterparts. Despite that fact, they make up only 6% of clinical trials for breast cancer treatments.
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From Breast Cancer at 25 to PhD
At just 25 years old, Shante’s medical team assured her the lump she found was unlikely to be cancer. Eventually diagnosed with ER+ breast cancer, she’s been advocating for herself ever since.
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Cancer and Careers: Can’t Stop the Hustle
The decision to work during breast cancer treatment is personal and complicated. As the CEO of your life, you have the right to fearlessly, and strategically pursue your dreams upon conquering this battle.
read moreYSC Champions
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.
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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.
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25 Easy and Fun Fundraising Tips
Read for a whole bunch of tried and true fundraising ideas.
read moreFind 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
Summit 2020 Travel Tips: Affordable ways to get to L.A.
Thinking about planning your trip to Los Angeles for the 2020 Summit? Check out these 9 travel hacks to get the most bang for your buck.
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Healthy, Fit and Strong – Still 1 in 8
Before 2012, Jaclyn didn’t know anyone with breast cancer. That all changed with the diagnosis of her mom and two close friends. Still, nothing prepared her for what it was like to receive her diagnosis.
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Shop It Like It’s Hot (for a good cause)
We’re proud we only partner with companies who disclose to their consumers exactly where their donation dollars go. During October and all year long, please support the partners that support YSC!
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