I was 52, no history in my family, knew no one who had had breast cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 1, negative nodes, a 1-1/2 centimeter tumor. I was scared to death. In 1993, few people even spoke or mentioned the word cancer. It was a taboo subject…
Reducing Out of Pocket Medication Costs, with the PAN Foundation
SHARE is proud to collaborate with the PAN Foundation, an independent, national 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to helping federally and commercially insured people living with life-threatening, chronic and rare diseases with the out-of-pocket costs for their prescribed medications.
January 2019 Resource Roundup
Welcome to our new, monthly resource roundup! Each month, we’ll be curating study opportunities, new clinical trials, research results, news articles, personal perspectives, and upcoming events of interest to women and families affected by breast, ovarian, or metastatic breast cancer.
Food to Fuel Treatment and Recovery
If you are undergoing or recovering from breast cancer treatments, be it surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, your main focus is on getting rid of the cancer. Nutrition can play a vital role in your treatment recovery, prevention of cancer recurrence, and overall health and well-being.
Meet a Helpline Volunteer: Dorothea
“Being a Helpline Volunteer, for me, is a way to be part of something meaningful. In many ways it is a good fit with my former work as a social worker. It is particularly gratifying if and when a caller finds our conversation helpful.”
Meet a Helpline Volunteer: Agnes Soloman
Meet Agnes, one of the volunteers on our Breast Cancer Helpline.
Diane’s Story: 6 Year Breast Cancer Survivor
My name is Diane and I am a 6 year breast cancer survivor. My story began November 2011 when I felt a slight burning sensation in my right breast. I was working as a daycare provider and neglected to do anything, hoping the burning sensation was temporary.
Talking with Your Doctor About Clinical Trials – Where to Start
If you have received a breast cancer diagnosis, your doctor may mention a clinical trial as a part of your treatment options. Clinical trials are a useful tool for researchers to learn more about current and innovative treatments in hopes to improve future treatment care.
Meet a Helpline Volunteer: Denise Z.
Why did you decide to be a SHARE Breast Cancer Helpline volunteer?
I saw a post from Tamsen Fadal on Facebook, who was at a SHARE benefit event. I’d never heard of SHARE. I contacted them and they trained me over the phone and internet. They forward the calls to me here in Orlando.
We Run For Hope 2018
Runners and walkers from around the city gathered at Flushing Meadows Park on Sunday, June 4, for the We Run for Hope 5K/10K Run and Walk. This event, held annually on National Cancer Survivors Day, is a great opportunity to support women with breast or ovarian cancer while also staying fit and active.
