Sharsheret to Present Free National Webinar “Taking Charge: Cancer Screening Updates Every Woman Needs to Know”
Contact: Elana Silber, Director of Operations
Telephone: 866.474.2774
E-Mail: [email protected]
Teaneck, New Jersey (June 16, 2015) – Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer will present a free, national webinar, “Taking Charge: Cancer Screening Updates Every Woman Needs to Know,” on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 8:00 p.m. (EDT).
The webinar will feature presentations from Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, a gynecologic oncologist, and Dr. Lisa Weinstock, a diagnostic radiologist, about breast density in young women, BRCA positive and high risk screening options, and monitoring for breast cancer and ovarian cancer survivors. Additionally, Shera Dubitsky, MEd, MA, Director of Navigation and Support Services at Sharsheret, will highlight the unique screening concerns of Jewish women and families, and a Sharsheret volunteer will share her personal story. A live question and answer session will follow the presentations.
“Women, particularly those who are at high risk or are survivors, reach out to Sharsheret with pressing questions regarding the recent debate about screening guidelines and major advancements in screening technology, and how the changes and advancements affect them,” said Director of Support Programs Adina Fleischmann. “The upcoming webinar will empower women who are BRCA positive, high risk, or living with breast cancer or ovarian cancer in our community, with critical updates about screening and monitoring options, encouraging them to take control of their personal cancer risk.”
To register for the upcoming webinar and for log-on instructions, visit www.sharsheret.org or call toll-free 866.474.2774. This webinar is made possible with generous support from BioMarin.
About Sharsheret
Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer. Our mission is to offer a community of support to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at increased genetic risk, by fostering culturally-relevant individualized connections with networks of peers, health professionals, and related resources.
Since Sharsheret’s founding in 2001, we have responded to more than 45,000 breast cancer inquiries, involved more than 4,200 peer supporters, and presented over 250 educational programs nationwide. Sharsheret supports young Jewish women and families facing breast cancer at every stage—before, during, and after diagnosis. We help women and families connect to our community in the way that feels most comfortable, taking into consideration their stage of life, diagnosis, or treatment, as well as their connection to Judaism. We also provide educational resources, offer specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer or at high risk of developing cancer, and create programs for women and families to improve their quality of life. All Sharsheret’s programs are open to all women and men.
Sharsheret offers the following national programs:
The Link Program
• Peer Support Network, connecting women newly diagnosed or at high risk of developing breast cancer one-on-one with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences
• EmbraceTM, supporting women living with advanced breast cancer
• Genetics for Life®, addressing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
• Thriving Again®, providing individualized support, education, and survivorship plans for young breast cancer survivors
• Busy Box®, for young parents facing breast cancer
• Best Face Forward®, addressing the cosmetic side effects of treatment
• Family Focus®, providing resources and support for caregivers and family members
• Ovarian Cancer Program, tailored resources and support for young Jewish women and families facing ovarian cancer
• Sharsheret SupportsTM, developing local support groups and programs
Education and Outreach Programs
• Health Care Symposia, on issues unique to younger women facing breast cancer
• Sharsheret on Campus, outreach and education to students on campus
• Sharsheret Educational Resource Booklet Series, culturally-relevant publications for Jewish women and their families and healthcare professionals
About BioMarin
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