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AYA Cancer & Fertility: What No One Talks About

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 […]

AYA Cancer Awareness: The Unique Challenges of Breast Cancer in Young Adults

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)

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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 […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Unspoken Emotions of Cancer Survivorship)

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 […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (Navigating PTSD in Cancer Survivorship)

LTAI BREAST Navigating PTSD in Cancer Survivorship

For many breast cancer survivors, the journey doesn’t end with treatment—emotional and mental challenges can linger long after a diagnosis. Experiencing intense feelings like “scanxiety” before follow-up appointments or unexpectedly reliving emotions triggered by a cancer storyline on TV are common, but they may also be signs of PTSD. These distressing moments can feel overwhelming, […]

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