The YSC Blog
Spring into a Green Cleaning Routine!
When our family decided to go “eco” and “nontoxic,” I was beyond overwhelmed. Nine years into survivorship, empowering other women to live a cleaner and greener life is my passion.
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.
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.
Hope After Cancer: Finding the Glimmers in the Dark
For a long time after my initial diagnosis, I was afraid to feel hopeful. But working on my mental health helped me start gathering little sparks to lighten up my world.
Become a Mental Wellness Warrior After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast cancer bulldozed my facade of confidence and perfection. In their place I learned new ways to cope, and emerged a warrior of mental wellness.
The Art of Dating After Breast Cancer
To the outside world, I played the part of a healthy, normal single woman in her thirties. But cancer takes that confidence you should have in yourself that you are worthy enough to find a significant other.
Battle Scars: Relationships After Breast Cancer
When we’re battling breast cancer, so many factors affect our close relationships. Sometimes epiphanies lead us to evaluate them. It can feel like a battleground of its own.
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.
Sex After Breast Cancer Treatment
It is very, very, difficult to feel sexy when you are bald, nauseous and one or two of your breasts have been removed. But I got there, and you can too.
The Long and Winding Road of Grief
At some point, young breast cancer survivors may experience the loss of a friend or member of their breast cancer community. The grief will feel like an emotional roller coaster. Because it is.
The Mirror vs. Cancer: A Mind-Over-Body Transformation
Your body handles an immense amount of trauma during and after cancer. Yet it persists. And though you may see it differently, you and your body remain the definition of beauty.
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.
How to Attend the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium is the largest in the world. Learn about scholarships to attend, what to expect, and a 2018 recap.
Cancer Weight: The How, Why & What to Do About it
Weight gain is a common side effect during and after cancer treatment. YSC Summit Speaker Krystle Zuniga explains why body composition changes, and what you can do to live healthy.
