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: 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 […]

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 […]

Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Dueling Identities – When the Patient is also the Caregiver)

Navigating a cancer diagnosis is not easy. Caregiving can also be a demanding and emotionally exhausting role. When a patient is also a caregiver, the grief, strain on time and resources, mental and emotional load, and isolation can be overwhelming. Where do you find moments of respite, what perspective shifts help you regain your footing, […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (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, […]

Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Gynecologic Cancer

For those of reproductive age who want to have biological children, fertility is a vital consideration following a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. While treatment is essential for survival, it can impact reproductive health. Join Dr. Katherine Mager, a gynecologic oncologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, for an engaging discussion on fertility-sparing treatment of gynecologic […]

Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Cultivating Resilience)

Resilience is the ability to adapt and cope in healthy, helpful ways during times of adversity. Resilience includes a collection of traits that help someone navigate hardship. While some of these qualities may feel innate, most traits of resilience can be learned and cultivated. Finding your way through cancer survivorship isn’t about dismissing hard feelings. […]

Unveiling the New Me: Reintroduction After Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a life-altering journey that impacts not only the body but also reshapes the identity of those who experience it. Our guest speaker, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, will guide survivors through the empowering process of safely exploring the physical, emotional, and psychological changes they have undergone. In her talk, Dr. […]