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 Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | Jul 4, 2016
We love Summer here at YSC and we’ve all been taking advantage of the wide variety of delicious fruits and veggies that are available now. Below are just a few of our favorite summertime recipes for you to enjoy: Tomato, Squash and Pepper Gratin from...
by Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT, Associate Director, Support Services | Jul 1, 2016
Summer is finally here! Today is a good opportunity to remind us all about recommended precautions so that we can enjoy the season and avoid risks that accompany warm weather. Here are a few tips and reminders to take good care of ourselves: Stay hydrated. We all need...
by Nikki Tripplett, Survivor and Cancer Kween | Jun 27, 2016
“Man, it’s a good thing that we’d been together for over 6 years because HOW could I ever explain this to anyone else?!” Yup, that was the first thought that ran through my mind when I was told I had to have a mastectomy. The idea of cancer killing me was...
by Dana Donofree, Survivor & Founder of AnaOno | Jun 24, 2016
Does anyone want to talk about foobs? Sure, everyone wants to talk a lot about boobs. When am I going to get them? How big are they going to be? Some want bigger, some smaller, some have Instagram accounts full of selfies in body-con dresses with puckered lips and...
by Jaci Fletcher, YSC Alum | Jun 17, 2016
This Sunday is Father’s Day and we’d like to take time to recognize the important role father figures serve in supporting the young women in their lives facing breast cancer. These men are there for you from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. They...
by Grace Foxton, YSC Alum | Jun 13, 2016
A few of weeks ago, my husband and I decided to move forward with adoption. I thought it might be helpful to provide some advice on next steps for those considering the same. After the first big step in deciding to adopt, you’ll need to consider the different types of...
by Courtney Lercara, Two-time Breast Cancer Survivor by age 35 | Jun 6, 2016
In October 2015, I saw a post on the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) Facebook page about a show called “Skin Wars.” YSC is an organization that supported me after my breast cancer diagnosis. They were working with Skin Wars to reach young breast cancer survivors for an...
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 Maggie Nicholas-Alexander, YSC Program Associate | Jun 3, 2016
June is Pride Month – 30 days dedicated to taking a stand against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people to in order to promote their self-affirmation, dignity and equal rights, increase their visibility as a...
by Grace Foxton, YSC Alum | May 31, 2016
This month, with many of our thoughts focused on Mother’s Day, YSC featured a blog post on fertility and breast cancer, exploring options available to those who have experienced issues due to treatment. “Infertility After Breast Cancer” was a wonderful and informative...
by Shawna Rich-Ginsberg, Senior Manager of Education & Support at Rethink Breast Cancer | May 27, 2016
“The quest to understand and fulfill life’s mission has stimulated Philosophical and Spiritual literature for millennia. Each of us is faced with the issue of re-examining what we have done in our lives and reflecting upon “Who am I, Why am I here… and what is there...
by Melissa Eppard, Life Coach and Survivor | May 23, 2016
We understand that facing cancer is difficult, especially so when diagnosed while raising children. Melissa Eppard, today’s guest blogger, really gets that. She understands the challenges of motherhood while facing breast cancer. She was diagnosed when her young son,...
by Medha Sutliff, YSC Alum | May 16, 2016
I think most people would agree, open communication with your kids is a good thing. Unfortunately, when it comes to talking with our daughters about their risk of getting breast cancer, it’s not always easy. The acronyms alone are hard to keep straight; BRCA, ER+,...
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