Let’s Talk About It: Black Women with Breast Cancer (Speaking Up, Speaking Out: Black Women, Side Effects, and Self-Advocacy)

Too often, Black women’s pain and symptoms are overlooked or minimized by doctors, by loved ones, even by ourselves. This session creates a space for us to come together, share our lived experiences, and learn from others about how they have spoken up with family, friends, and healthcare providers. Join us Thursday, November 20th at […]

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)

Join us for a special session our Let’s Talk About It: Black Women with Breast Cancer, featuring an exclusive conversation on Black hair care with renowned stylist April B and a special guest. Back by popular demand after last year’s impactful session on Black Hair Pre- and Post-Chemo, this event will dive deeper into nurturing […]

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? […]

Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Party of One: When You Are the Primary Caregiver for You)

Not all cancer survivors have an extensive or consistently available network for support. Getting to and from medical appointments, processing difficult information, making treatment decisions, or finding your way through dark emotional moments is hard; doing all of this on your own is even more challenging. While certain situations like a move or a significant […]

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

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 […]