15 Ways You Can Help a Young Woman Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Hearing someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer can leave you feeling helpless. You may not know what to say or understand what they’re going through, but there are ways you can lend a much needed helping hand.
Nominated Cancer Kween
“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...
If I Can Do It, So Can You!
“Hi Dad. Do you mind if I stay with you in April? I’m planning on riding in the Tour de Pink for breast cancer survivors.” That was how the phone conversation started last fall when my daughter, Amie, told me about her intent to celebrate her one year...Honoring My Shero, My Mom
It was the summer before fifth grade and I was buying fireworks for the 4th of July when my mom got the terrifying call from her doctor. I didn’t really understand what that meant at the time, but I remember sitting with my mom and grandparents with tears streaming...
Facing Metastatic Breast Cancer Together
Christopher and Jennifer attended the YSC Summit in Atlanta. As a co-survivor, Christopher had many doubts about whether he would fit in. Jennifer, on the other hand, had been looking forward to the Summit for months. She originally planned to go with friends who also...
5 Tasty Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day
Forget Valentine’s Day! Galentine’s Day, coined by Leslie Knope the charming character from the show Parks and Recreation, is the real holiday worth celebrating. Join in the wonderful tradition by celebrating friendship with your best gal pals this February 13. At...Getting the Most Out of the YSC Summit
In April 2014, Lynette was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. When YSC invited survivors and co-survivors to the 2015 Summit 11 months later, she and her husband John were eager to attend and ready to learn as much as they could. They took advantage of the...Dude, Where’s My Wife?
The marketing world feels that it has guys figured out: Silly potty-humor movies, beer ads with scantily clad women, video games, bigger and better tools, you know what I am talking about. There is no shortage of efforts to communicate with guys about the things they...
