by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Oct 24, 2016
Unless you have been living under a rock, you are likely very aware of breast cancer. But what you might not know is that young women CAN and DO get breast cancer. I always thought breast cancer was a disease that only impacted women my mother or grandmothers age. I...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Aug 1, 2016
My husband, Matt, and I had always planned to have at least two children. After my breast cancer diagnosis at age 27 while five months pregnant with our first child, we weren’t sure anymore. A normal pregnancy quickly changed into a high-risk one while I underwent a...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Jul 11, 2016
Hearing a young woman you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer can leave you feeling helpless. You may not know what to say or understand what she’s going through, but there are ways you can lend a much needed helping hand. Here are 15 ideas to help get you...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Jun 5, 2016
The end of treatment was both exciting and terrifying, much like riding a roller coaster, and I found the finish confusing. For months, I had a routine and aggressive therapy to fight the cancer, along with a great team of doctors and the wonderful support of family...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Feb 1, 2016
Each December, several YSC staff members travel to San Antonio, Texas, for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). We interviewed Michelle Esser, YSC’s Senior Program Manager for Research and Advocacy, about why YSC makes it a priority to attend this...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Sep 30, 2015
It’s almost October, and although that means it’s time to pull on a sweater, enjoy a spiced pumpkin latte and carve a pumpkin, it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It can sometimes be overwhelming with so many messages about breast cancer and...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Apr 23, 2013
YSC is excited to partner with Nordstrom on the “We heart a great fit” event April 26–27. Nordstrom stores across the country will be hosting a bra fitting event this Friday and Saturday, where professional fitters will be on hand to help every woman find...
by Jennifer Johnson, YSC Alum | Aug 20, 2012
My husband, Matt, and I were happily expecting our first child, thinking about nursery patterns and what life would be like as parents, when our world was turned upside down. At 27, I had no family history of breast cancer and was healthy and busy climbing the...
