Let’s Talk About It: Black Women with Breast Cancer (Black Hair & Healing: A Special Let’s Talk About It Session)
Have you ever felt hesitant about participating in a clinical trial or getting genetic testing? Or maybe no one on your care team even mentioned it? You’re not alone. Many in the Black community cite historical injustices, like what happened to Henrietta Lacks and the Tuskegee Experiment, as reasons for distrust when it comes to […]
AYA Cancer & Fertility: What No One Talks About
A cancer diagnosis can feel like a profound betrayal, but for many young adults (AYA), that betrayal deepens with an infertility diagnosis. In this deeply personal and informative discussion, we explore the unique fertility challenges faced by those diagnosed with cancer under 40 for both male-at-birth and female-at-birth individuals. SHARE’s breast cancer program director, Megan-Claire […]
Nutrition Strategies for Managing Comorbidities: Empowering Cancer Patients
Join Registered Dietitian Michele DiCristofaro from our partner Unite for HER for an insightful session as we explore the critical connection between nutrition, lifestyle changes, and managing comorbidities throughout the cancer journey. This program will cover: The significance of nutrition in managing common comorbidities, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Practical lifestyle changes are […]
AYA Cancer Awareness: The Unique Challenges of Breast Cancer in Young Adults
Our Breast Cancer Program Director and host of the Our BC Life podcast, Megan-Claire Chase, is not only an advocate in the breast cancer space but also an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) breast cancer survivor. In oncology, AYA refers to individuals diagnosed with cancer under 40 facing unique challenges that set them apart from […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Emotional Impact of Menopause from Cancer Treatment)
Cancer treatment often changes the relationship survivors have with their bodies, and the emotional toll of treatment-induced menopause deserves our attention. Hormonal shifts, surgical scars, changes in sensitivity, and physical discomfort or pain can feel overwhelming, bringing up emotions like loss, disconnection, anger, imperfection, and shame. These feelings are normal but can be challenging to […]
Breaking Barriers: Breast Cancer Survival Rates in the Black Community & the Need for Black Scientists in Research
Join us for an insightful conversation on the disparities in breast cancer survival rates within the Black community and the urgent need for greater representation of Black scientists in the research field. Our guest, Diva Melvin, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pre Health Advisor in the Biology Department at Tougaloo College, will highlight how systemic inequities in […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Unspoken Emotions of Cancer Survivorship)
Sadness and worry are often discussed as common emotional responses to cancer survivorship, but what about the quieter, heavier feelings—resentment, regret, bitterness, or anger? These “darker feelings” are just as valid and normal, yet they often go unspoken and unprocessed. Join us for an open and compassionate conversation about these less-discussed emotions. Together, we’ll create […]
SABCS Highlight Part II: Latest Ways to Think about Low-Risk DCIS
Join us for a discussion on the evolving understanding of Low-Risk DCIS and how these new insights can shape your care and decision-making. Our speakers will discuss the patient feedback from the COMET Study and its impact on others navigating similar choices. Plus, learn why donating biopsy tissue is vital for advancing discoveries that benefit […]
Language Access: Understanding Your Rights
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t speak the same language as your healthcare team. But everyone deserves good care, and there are resources to help you understand your options in any language. Join us for a special talk about patient rights, language access, and how to speak up to make […]
