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Life After Diagnosis
Lost and Found: Re-Establishing Intimacy after Cancer
Sex, intimacy and relationships after cancer can be scary, unchartered territory. If you’re thinking “now what?” what if you decided to try something new?
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Why Resilience is Important for Young Breast Cancer Survivors
Practicing resilience throughout your diagnosis and treatment can be one of the best things you and your loved ones can do.
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety after Diagnosis
Beneficial tips & advice for long-term breast cancer survivors.
read moreLiving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Right to Try: What Does it Mean for You?
How does Right to Try change what treatment patients can access?
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Let’s Talk About How We Want to be Remembered
Questions and answers about leaving a legacy.
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Dikla Benzeevi: Honoring 15 Years of Advocacy
Mets-thriver Dikla Benzeevi reflects on her 15th cancerversary.
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
Just for Co-Survivors: New Growth
There is something about spring and new growth that feels like a do-over.
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Just for Co-Survivors: Love as Action
Practicing “love” as a verb.
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Just for Co-Survivors: Finding Joy
Start 2018 by giving yourself permission for find joy.
read moreFamily & Fertility
How Infertility Post-Cancer Can Affect Your Mental Health
Infertility after cancer can bring a new set of challenges.
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Young Survivors Need Better Info on Sex & Fertility
Will2Love’s survey on unmet needs about sexuality and fertility in women with premenopausal breast cancer.
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10 Honest Questions for Doctors during Breast Cancer Treatment
We asked our YSC community what they wished their doctors would ask.
read moreBe your own health advocate
Take control of your health and be a strong advocate for young women everywhere.
Advocacy
Do I Need Chemo? A New Trial Offers Guidance
Most early-stage breast cancer patients with intermediate Oncotype DX scores do not benefit from chemotherapy; but for young women, a more nuanced examination is required.
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ASCO 2018 Cancer Research to Watch
YSC RISE Advocates weigh in on the research they’re excited about.
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Patient-Powered Clinical Trials
As a researcher whose main role is to engage patients and other stakeholders as we design and conduct a breast cancer clinical trial, RadComp, it is surprising to me that the involvement of patients and other stakeholders has not always been part of the picture.
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25 Easy and Fun Fundraising Tips
Read for a whole bunch of tried and true fundraising ideas.
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7 Everyday Activities to Help Young Women with Breast Cancer
How things you do every day can raise money to support young women affected by breast cancer.
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YSC Recognizes our Champions!
YSC Champions turn everyday activities into fundraisers to help young women affected by breast cancer.
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
Nominations Are Open!
Help YSC honor those who make a difference for you breast cancer survivors.
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Recap from SABCS 2017
YSC RISE advocates report from the 2017 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
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7 Gifts For Someone in Cancer Treatment
Thoughtful ways to let them know you care.
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