Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Surviving the Emotional Weight of ‘What Comes Next)

Living with uncertainty is one of the most challenging parts of a cancer diagnosis. Whether it’s waiting for scan results, managing intrusive thoughts, or coping with fears of recurrence or progression, these feelings can be overwhelming and isolating. While it may not be realistic to make the fear disappear entirely, there are ways to manage […]
Healing Through Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Discover how pelvic floor physical therapy can play a powerful role in cancer recovery. Join Dr. Lily Jilk, an experienced pelvic floor physical therapist, for an insightful session on managing pain, restoring function, and improving quality of life during and after cancer treatment. While especially beneficial for those recovering from gynecologic cancers, pelvic floor physical […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Who Am I Now? Finding Your Identity After Cancer)

A cancer diagnosis—and the whirlwind of treatment—can turn life upside down, leaving you questioning: Who am I now? Can I return to my old goals? What truly matters to me? These shifts in identity and purpose are common among survivors, yet grieving what’s changed while embracing new possibilities can feel daunting. How do you rebuild […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Boundaries, Balance & Becoming Your Best Self)

A cancer diagnosis—and the transition into survivorship—reshapes how you care for yourself. Understanding your evolving needs, setting firm yet compassionate boundaries, and prioritizing your energy can be a journey of self-discovery. Post-diagnosis, you may feel an urgent desire to realign with your values, protect your emotional well-being, and communicate your needs with more clarity. But […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Balancing Two Worlds: When the Patient is Also the Caregiver)

Navigating a cancer diagnosis is challenging, and caregiving is equally demanding—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But what happens when you are both? The weight of grief, time constraints, emotional exhaustion, and isolation can feel overwhelming. How do you carve out moments of rest, shift your perspective, communicate your needs effectively, and honor your limits without guilt? […]
Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Balancing Two Worlds: When the Patient is Also the Caregiver)

Navigating a cancer diagnosis is challenging, and caregiving is equally demanding—physically, emotionally, and mentally. But what happens when you are both? The weight of grief, time constraints, emotional exhaustion, and isolation can feel overwhelming. How do you carve out moments of rest, shift your perspective, communicate your needs effectively, and honor your limits without guilt? […]
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 […]