by Emily Garnett, Mets Survivor | Jul 16, 2019
As a young woman with metastatic cancer, even at the breast center I was an outlier in a field of healthy people, with healthy breasts, receiving screenings for a disease they don’t fully understand.
by Emily Garnett, Mets Survivor | Jun 20, 2019
One of the most difficult parts of living with metastatic breast cancer in my thirties has been the challenge of explaining my symptoms and side effects. I don’t always fully understand them myself.
by Kristin Westbrook, Mets Survivor and Founder of Calm City | May 15, 2019
None of us knows how long we have left. Noticing details, becoming aware of our senses, being curious and having compassion for ourselves can all help anchor us here in the present.
by Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT, Associate Director, Support Services | Feb 7, 2019
At some point, young breast cancer survivors may experience the loss of a friend or member of their breast cancer community. The grief will feel like an emotional roller coaster. Because it is.
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Jul 2, 2018
The Right to Try law allows terminally ill patients to request an investigational drug directly from a pharmaceutical company after Phase I clinical trials.
by Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT, Associate Director, Support Services | Jan 9, 2018
Questions and answers about leaving a legacy.
by Emily Helck, YSC Sr. Marketing & Communications Manager | Aug 19, 2017
Mets-thriver Dikla Benzeevi reflects on her 15th cancerversary.
by Young Survival Coalition | Jul 31, 2017
Tools and resources to help cope with the financial toxicity of metastatic breast cancer.
by Mary Atwater, YSC Digital Media Manager | Oct 31, 2016
Although today marks the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, breast cancer awareness does not end today. We must continue to take action year-round to ensure that young women stop dying from this disease. This month we focused on the realities of breast cancer....
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Oct 13, 2016
Another Phone Call A couple weeks ago, on the eve of “Pinktober,” a fellow breast cancer survivor called me. I immediately knew from the tone of Kim’s voice that something was very wrong. It was–our friend Sioned Davies had just passed away from metastatic...
by Melissa Bingham - dreamer, mother, wife, sister, daughter, and then some | Oct 12, 2016
Let’s talk about the things I don’t talk about. The things I carry with me each day—silently—as I go about my business living as close to a normal life as I can. The things that weigh on my shoulders—things that I didn’t even know were there—until...
by Lara MacGregor, Founder Hope Scarves | Oct 11, 2016
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 at the age of 30 while seven months pregnant with our second son. Our world came crashing down–yet through it all, we were focused on hope. Our doctors, friends and family–everyone–believed we would “beat” cancer. And, we...
by Allie Vreeland, Thriver, Diagnosed with MBC at 28 | Oct 10, 2016
Once you’ve been diagnosed with cancer you’d never think of there being worse news…until you’re diagnosed with cancer again.
by Jennifer, Mets Breast Cancer Warrior & Chris, Husband & Co-Survivor | Mar 21, 2016
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...
