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Breast Cancer and ovarian cancer support

What is Sharsheret

A leader in Jewish breast and ovarian cancer support that complements medical care with emotional guidance, peer connection, genetic education, and family resources.

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Story, Mission, and Impact

Sharsheret is the leading Jewish breast cancer and ovarian cancer organization. Our U.S. and Israel support networks help those who are facing a breast cancer or ovarian cancer diagnosis with social workers, peer supporter, and genetic counselors offering support. 

Mission Statement

Sharsheret, a Jewish not-for-profit organization, provides personalized support, lifesaving education, financial assistance and genetic counseling to empower those faced with or at increased genetic risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

We provide lifesaving education programs that raise awareness about early detection, genetic risk, and practical steps people can take.

We share personalized resources for people at every stage of a cancer diagnosis and engage in conversations to help you understand your genetics and connection to familial cancers. 

We support caregivers who are navigating the emotional and practical challenges of caring for someone they love.

We offer financial assistance so you can focus on your health and care.

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What is Sharsheret?

At Sharsheret, our mission is simple and powerful: to improve the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast cancer or ovarian cancer through personalized support and educational outreach.

We’re driven by community, strengthened by research, healthcare, and Jewish communal partnerships, dedicated to financial assistance, and committed to serving every person who reaches out — with dignity, respect, and understanding.

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The Team

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What we do

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Sharsheret’s credibility is recognized at the highest levels.

We are here to listen, to steady the ground beneath you and to help you understand the next step — one moment at a time.

Member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women, shaping messaging and programs at the national level.

Recognized as the model for culturally-relevant breast cancer support and awarded two multi-year federal grants by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop support programs.

Recognized as the model for culturally-relevant breast cancer support and awarded two multi-year federal grants by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop support programs.

Active participant in psychosocial research studies and evaluations in partnership with federal agencies and major cancer centers, including Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

When I reached out to Sharsheret, I found more than support — I found understanding.”

Susie
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