8 Inspiring Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List
YSC staff shares our top picks for moving and uplifting reads.
Research We’re Watching at ASCO 2017
The annual American Society for Clinical Oncology meeting will feature interesting research for young women affected by breast cancer.
Healthcare is a Human Right
A message from YSC’s CEO.
Advocacy in Action: AACR’s Scientist↔Survivor Program
YSC’s Medha Sutliff shares what she learned attending the American Association of Cancer Research 2017 Annual Meeting.
Finding my Breast Cancer Family
This time last year, I had just returned from the Summit in Atlanta, GA and was beginning to feel the sisterhood withdrawals.
3 Things I Love About the New YSC website!
New year, new website! Our CEO, Jennifer Merschdorf shares exciting news and her favorite things about our new YSC website. Check it out!
Recap from the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
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...
4 Ways To Be A Breast Cancer Advocate Today!
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...
Breast Cancer Awareness Does Not End Today
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....
Turning the Corner
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...
Nine Reasons To Turn Breast Cancer Awareness Into Action
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...
Shakti and Bhakti – Our Feminine Super Powers!
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...
RISE To Advocate For Young Women Facing Breast Cancer
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...
