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: 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 (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 […]

Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Calm Body, Calm Mind – Using Your Body to Manage Stress)

Stress manifests in our thinking, emotions, and bodies. Recognizing those signs and building skills to address stress takes attention and effort. Cultivating skills to use your body as a tool to help you find calm and regain a sense of control can help you navigate moments of heightened anxiety. Join us to learn strategies for […]