THE JEWISH BREAST CANCER & OVARIAN CANCER COMMUNITY

Compassionate cancer support at every stage.

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A link to hope when you need it most.

Sharsheret is Hebrew for chain.

That’s exactly what we are: A link to hope when individuals and families need a guiding hand and trusted support. Sharsheret is the only Jewish organization supporting people of all backgrounds facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer — those who are diagnosed and those at high risk. We also work closely with communities across the US and Israel through extensive outreach and education programs.

To date, we’ve educated and supported more than 275,000 women, men, families, health care professionals, community leaders, and students from all 50 states and Israel.

Whether you’re going in for a routine screening, reviewing your results, navigating a diagnosis or treatment, or exploring your genetic risk, Sharsheret is your link to support.

However cancer touches your life, Sharsheret is here for you.

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Newly diagnosed with cancer

A new diagnosis can be overwhelming. We’ll help you navigate each step forward.

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Those with genetic risk

Understanding your genetic risk is empowering. Let Sharsheret guide you with information you can trust.

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Individuals navigating cancer

Sharsheret can help you move through the medical, emotional, and practical parts of treatment with clarity and care.

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Caregivers and loved ones

Your care makes a world of difference. We’ll ensure you have tips, tools and care, too.

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The Voices of Sharsheret

Find inspiration, hope, support, and critical information in these stories featuring the women and families in our chain – the voices of Sharsheret.

“This October, I’ll be running the Chicago Marathon in honor of my mom, Ellen, whose incredible strength, resilience, and courage continue to inspire me everyday. Watching her face breast cancer with unwavering determination showed me what true perseverance looks like. I’m proud to be running for Sharsheret. Every mile I run will be dedicated to my mom’s memory and to everyone impacted by this disease.”

Ben Walker

“Sharsheret understood something essential—that cancer doesn’t only affect your body. It affects your identity, your confidence, and how you move through the world. They didn’t just see my
ovarian cancer diagnosis. They saw me. And I will never forget that.”

Brittany Cohen

“Knowing that my wife Aliza had Sharsheret was a tremendous source of comfort to me because I knew Aliza could draw strength from those who had experienced what she had in a way that I couldn’t provide for her.”

Daniel Bochner

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