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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.
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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.
read moreLife After Diagnosis
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.
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It’s Not the Hair that Makes the Woman
Cancer cut to the quick when my hair started to fall out. But I was reminded that beauty is not just what I am, but who I am. I am not my hair.
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Cancer Ever AFTER
I don’t know what it was about 28, but I had high expectations that THIS was going to be the year my life changed—and it did, but not in the way I imagined.
read moreLiving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Living Young and Metastatic: Meeting Ignorance at the Breast Center
As a young woman with metastatic cancer, even at the breast center I was an outlier in a field of healthy people, with healthy breasts, receiving screenings for a disease they don’t fully understand.
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Living Young and Metastatic
One of the most difficult parts of living with metastatic breast cancer in my thirties has been the challenge of explaining my symptoms and side effects. I don’t always fully understand them myself.
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The Power of This Present Moment
None of us knows how long we have left. Noticing details, becoming aware of our senses, being curious and having compassion for ourselves can all help anchor us here in the present.
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
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.
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Going for Gold Against Breast Cancer
Training for the Olympics and going through breast cancer treatment seem like they have nothing in common. But Olympic Gold Medalist, Kikkan Randall, recently told YSC they’re a lot alike.
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
This is My YSC
Our new vision from this day forward is a world where ALL young adults facing breast cancer can say with confidence… “This is my YSC.”
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Living Well Together: We Are #YSCStrong
Our culture often mistakes health for a number on a scale. #YSCStrong is about caring for our whole selves with the same love that we give to other people.
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The Sisterhood: For Better or for Worse
This will be my 4th year attending the YSC Summit. In the world of social media, we can stay connected thousands of miles apart but there is nothing like being surrounded by that community in person.
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