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.
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.
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.
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.
YSC Virtual Symposium: Now for Something a Little Different
Join us for YSC’s first-ever Virtual Symposium! Put on your comfy clothes as we host a week of online sessions focused on your unique needs as a young adult with breast cancer or as a co-survivor.
Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles
Registration is open for the 2020 YSC Summit. Want to turn your trip into a mini vacation? Check out some of our top things to do in Los Angeles, CA!
Summit 2020 Travel Tips: Affordable ways to get to L.A.
Thinking about planning your trip to Los Angeles for the 2020 Summit? Check out these 9 travel hacks to get the most bang for your buck.
Healthy, Fit and Strong – Still 1 in 8
Before 2012, Jaclyn didn’t know anyone with breast cancer. That all changed with the diagnosis of her mom and two close friends. Still, nothing prepared her for what it was like to receive her diagnosis.
Shop It Like It’s Hot (for a good cause)
We’re proud we only partner with companies who disclose to their consumers exactly where their donation dollars go. During October and all year long, please support the partners that support YSC!
Understanding the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act HR 2178/S 1374 is in motion. We asked attorney Jennifer Berzok who works with the National Breast Cancer Coalition to explain the legislation.
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.
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.
