The YSC Blog
COVID-19 Survival Guide From the Cancer Community: We Got You
For the past 8 months, I’ve had to practice all the recommendations for stopping the COVID-19 virus, without the threat of a pandemic. Social distancing protects everyone, and this is how I survive it.
From Scanxiety to COVID-19: Managing Fear in Uncertain Times
These are scary, difficult times. But you’ve been through difficult times before. For years I’ve helped people manage anxiety about cancer. And today I’m here to say you’ve got this.
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.
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.
Meet the New YSC Board Leadership & Members
We are so incredibly excited to announce new leadership who will guide YSC’s Board of Directors in fulfilling its mission that no young adult face breast cancer alone.
What’s the Deal with Chemo (Brain) Drain?
Chemobrain is a term often used to describe cognitive changes due to cancer treatment that significantly interfere with an individual’s quality of life. Summit speaker Natalie Kelly, PhD helps us understand more.
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.
Survivorship: First Step, Defeat
How are you supposed to feel after months of breast cancer treatment and surgery? Defeat may be the first feeling I had, but determination will get me through what “survivorship” looks like for me.
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.
Cancer’s Not in Charge: Maintaining Emotional Health after Cancer
As a mom of three young children, being diagnosed with breast cancer at 33 disrupted everything that encompassed my normal way of living. But thankfulness helps me focus on what’s most important.
2019 Wrapped – A Year in Review on the YSC Blog
As the year and the decade come to a close, we’re celebrating another stellar year of writing on the YSC Blog with your top 10 favorite blog posts of 2019.
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Holiday Survival Guide
If you are a newly diagnosed survivor or metathriver, the holidays may be making you blue. Here are five things you can do to help you enjoy the season!
Questions Left Unanswered: Oral Care and Cancer
When navigating your breast cancer treatment, there are often questions about dental care for oncology patients. We spoke to American Cancer Society Fellow Dr. Ronald Koslowski for answers.
A Strategic Alliance: From Strong to Stronger
Announcing a strategic alliance between Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research and Young Survival Coalition (YSC). Two organizations going from strong to stronger.
