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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...
Five Simple Yoga Stretches to Regain Mobility After Your Mastectomy
What if you could begin to regain your range of motion in just five minutes a day? Have you been cleared by your doctor to begin gentle movement but not sure where to begin? Try these 5 simple stretches every day to get started.
What You Need to Know About a Non-hormonal Birth Control Option and Advocating for Your Sexual Health During and After Breast Cancer Treatment
Young adults impacted by breast cancer often do not want to bring up sex during their doctors’ appointments. Once we’re diagnosed with cancer, we feel like we should just be thankful to be alive.
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
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.
Palliative Care 101: How is It Different From Hospice?
You deserve to live well during breast cancer treatment. A common misconception is that palliative care is meant for end of life only. It’s different than hospice, though they both focus on quality of life for patients and their families.
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
Five Simple Yoga Stretches to Regain Mobility After Your Mastectomy
What if you could begin to regain your range of motion in just five minutes a day? Have you been cleared by your doctor to begin gentle movement but not sure where to begin? Try these 5 simple stretches every day to get started.
What You Need to Know About a Non-hormonal Birth Control Option and Advocating for Your Sexual Health During and After Breast Cancer Treatment
Young adults impacted by breast cancer often do not want to bring up sex during their doctors’ appointments. Once we’re diagnosed with cancer, we feel like we should just be thankful to be alive.
Open Wide: Let’s Talk Oral Health & Breast Cancer
The risks for experiencing oral health problems during treatments for breast cancer depend on many factors. After a diagnosis, take simple steps to proactively care for your teeth and gums.
Be your own health advocate
Take control of your health and be a strong advocate for young women everywhere.
Advocacy
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.
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.
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
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...
Hey YSC, Where You Been?
This year has changed the world. And though hardships are inevitable, we are defined by how we respond to them. So it’s time to reimagine YSC and ensure we are meeting the needs of young adults affected by breast cancer right now.
