by Allison Dammann, YSC Alum | Jul 14, 2017
YSC staff shares our top picks for moving and uplifting reads.
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Jun 1, 2017
The annual American Society for Clinical Oncology meeting will feature interesting research for young women affected by breast cancer.
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | May 26, 2017
A message from YSC’s CEO.
by Emily Helck, Survivor & YSC Alum | Apr 25, 2017
YSC’s Medha Sutliff shares what she learned attending the American Association of Cancer Research 2017 Annual Meeting.
by Allie Vreeland, Thriver, Diagnosed with MBC at 28 | Mar 27, 2017
This time last year, I had just returned from the Summit in Atlanta, GA and was beginning to feel the sisterhood withdrawals.
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Feb 6, 2017
New year, new website! Our CEO, Jennifer Merschdorf shares exciting news and her favorite things about our new YSC website. Check it out!
by Michelle Esser, YSC Senior Program Manager, Research and Advocacy | Dec 19, 2016
December “’tis the season” for a lot of things including, believe it or not, breast cancer research. Every year in early to mid-December thousands of doctors, researchers and advocates converge on San Antonio Texas for the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium...
by Mary Atwater, YSC Digital Media Manager | Nov 18, 2016
With all the changes happening in Washington DC, you might be concerned about the possible impact on health insurance coverage of cancer patients, especially around pre-existing conditions. We understand your concerns. We will vigilantly monitor the situation around...
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 Ann Marie Potter, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Lecturer, Survivor, YSC RISE Legacy Advocate | Oct 17, 2016
Changing My Identity In December 2006, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at the age of 38. At this point in my life, my identity was wife, mother of three boys–ages 3, 2, and 11 months–and lecturer of occupational therapy. In a moment, my identity...
by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO | Sep 30, 2016
I think it’s pretty safe to say we’re all aware that tomorrow marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You’re probably reading this wondering what YSC has in store this year as we take the stage and raise our voices to the world on behalf of all young...
by Daisy Rivera, MSW, LCSW, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Instructor | Sep 26, 2016
Sat Nam What do the following women have in common? Diana Prince (Wonder Woman), Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), Hermione Granger (Harry Potter), Natasha Ramanova (Black Widow from The Avengers), Rey (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), and Princess Merida (Disney’s...
by Medha Sutliff, YSC Alum | Sep 12, 2016
RISE: Respected Influences through Science and Education It’s been nearly a year since we launched our exciting breast cancer advocacy training program: RISE. We selected 10 incredible RISE Advocates who spent the last year learning about the science of breast cancer...
by Lisa Rezende, PhD, Vice President for Education at FORCE | Sep 5, 2016
What Do Young Breast Cancer Survivors Need to Know? September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. The American Cancer Society estimates that 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. There is no reliable method to screen for ovarian cancer, so most...