In early 2009 as I was doing a self-breast exam, I felt a lump. I wasn’t too concerned because I knew my mom had had several benign lumps and figured it was probably the same. I waited a couple of months until my next woman wellness visit. When I told my doctor about it, she felt the lump too but said women my age (34) get lumps.
5 Tips for Going Through Cancer
It’s been eighteen years since I had treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. Looking back, the things that were helpful then have served me ever since. I’m not an expert, and what works for one person may not for another, but I’ll share these tips with you hoping you’ll find something useful for getting through this time in your life.
My name is Karen Peterson, and I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in January 2015.
By Annie Ellis
Last month I attended the 2018 annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). I was a bit sentimental because it was the 10th anniversary of attending for the first time as part of SHARE's 2008 Survivorship Presentation.
What a difference 10 years makes! In 2008 I walked in practically bald and wearing teal from head to toe.
On May 8, people around the world are gathering to support awareness of ovarian cancer. Join SHARE by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where we’ll be posting about signs, symptoms, and stories you can share with the women in your life.
SHARE is saddened by the recent death of Martha Solonche, a pioneer of our ovarian program.
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and SHARE hosted its annual volunteer party to show how much we appreciate the incredible commitment of our volunteers. It was another great gathering with a raffle, food, music, and of course, amazing company.
My original cancer diagnosis was on Valentine’s Day of 2005. I was 44 years old, had a busy career, a husband and two young sons. During a routine gynecological exam my doctor found a small lump in my right breast. Subsequent tests confirmed a 1 cm invasive ductal carcinoma.
On a sunny day in April of 2013, at the age of 48, fear and hope began a competition unlike any other I had experienced. I was told I had a terminal disease; my life’s story had reached its final phase. Fear and hope were racing to the finish line of my life.
Recently SHARE was joined by a circle of its friends and supporters at the historic Italian heritage club Tiro A Segno for an evening of food, drink, and learning about SHARE’s impact on women in the New York City area and beyond.
