by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Jan 18, 2016
This is big news….. YSC has just selected 10 exceptional women who will become the next generation of breast cancer advocates in the United States. Everyone knows that YSC has been the voice for young women affected by breast cancer since its...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Jan 15, 2016
It is not every day that the President of the United States says he wants to end cancer once and for all. And it is certainly not every day that the President talks about ending cancer at a State of the Union address. But it actually happened this week, and the...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Jan 8, 2016
I am pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2016, YSC has two new exceptional Board Members: Pablo Colon and Shauna Martin. These incredible individuals come to the YSC Board of Directors with their own stories about breast cancer, and both are committed to helping...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Oct 20, 2015
Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) revised its guidelines on screening mammography and clinical breast exams (CBEs) in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). These new guidelines state that, in women of average breast cancer risk, annual...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Oct 4, 2015
When I joined the breast cancer community at age 36, I had no idea my diagnosis would take me into the world of advocacy and science around the disease that was trying to kill me. As I transitioned into my professional role as YSC’s third Chief Executive Officer, I...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Sep 21, 2015
The answer is…YSC! No, I am not kidding! Three years ago, CBS Radio created a charity benefit concert called “We Can Survive” and they chose YSC as the beneficiary of their generosity. I am thrilled to announce that they are doing it again this year! Over the past...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Mar 27, 2015
All of us have heard the news about Angelina Jolie Pitt choosing to have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a means of preventing ovarian cancer. Angelina Jolie’s message was “choose what’s right for you,” and the experts agree. She says, “It is...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Nov 19, 2014
When a young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, she has many questions and feelings of uncertainty. When I was diagnosed in 2010 at the age of 36, I felt so alone. Yes, I had support from my husband, family and friends, but I longed to meet other young women who...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Oct 10, 2014
As a young survivor, you know that Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is here for you from the day of your breast cancer diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. YSC is also here for you when it’s time to celebrate life! Do you ever feel the need to just “Shake...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Sep 30, 2014
If October makes you cringe a bit, you aren’t alone. For many survivors and co-survivors, October’s breast cancer awareness campaigns are a constant reminder of what you have been through and may still be going through. We call it the “collateral damage” of breast...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Mar 25, 2014
Did you hear? All YSC Tour De Pink® (TdP) routes are new this year – how cool is that? The East Coast (Sept. 19-21) route begins in Philadelphia and ends on Assateague Island, Md. I didn’t know much about Assateague, let alone how to pronounce it. But when I saw...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Dec 19, 2013
I am sorry – I have to say it. I hate breast cancer. I hate that it can take a young woman too soon and leave families to grieve. I hate that it leaves scars on everyone it touches on both the inside and the outside. I hate that people think incorrectly that it is...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Oct 22, 2013
Tomorrow, an unprecedented event will take place for Young Survival Coalition — the Katy Perry & Friends #WeCanSurvive Music for Life concert benefiting us! YSC is touched by the incredible show of support for young women affected by breast cancer by Katy...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Oct 18, 2013
YSC is excited to partner again with Nordstrom on the “We heart a great fit” event Friday and Saturday, October 25–26. Nordstrom stores across the country will be hosting a bra fitting event, where professional fitters will be on hand to help every woman find...
