DO:Do get some basic information from your doctor before you hit the web. Find out tumor type, size, stage, and status of estrogen / progesterone receptors and Her2/neu. Then you can do more directed online research, targeted to you and your specific tumor.Do start… Continue reading →

During our recent webinar, “Survivor Strong: Healthy Living During And After Cancer,” we received a variety of questions. Rachel Beller, MS, RD, CEO, Beller Nutritional, is pleased to answer your questions and regarding nutrition below. If you have additional questions,… Continue reading →

“Pain is temporary, pride is forever,” was the quote on my softball teams’ sweatshirt when I was 12 and the motto I’ve tried to live by my whole life. I fully tested this philosophy when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35. My diagnosis was ER and PR… Continue reading →

Sharsheret. A year and a half ago this name meant nothing to me; now I practically jump out of my seat when it’s mentioned. I have seen my mother fight breast cancer, my aunts fight breast cancer and my grandmother lose her battle with breast cancer. While this disease has… Continue reading →

I heard of Sharsheret when Dana Norris invited my wife and me to an event. The stories we heard were inspiring and uplifting. The women often began by describing their rich and fulfilling lives, followed by a diagnosis, and then either denial or panic, more tests and physical… Continue reading →

People are often uncomfortable about what to say or do in the face of suffering. But simple acts of kindness and support can help someone thrive through cancer and beyond treatment. Specific types of kindness from both the community and medical team even improves patients’… Continue reading →

In September, Sally received a right lumpectomy with a sentinel node biopsy, then radiation followed by chemotherapy. She now wants to get back to her previously enjoyed activities which includes tennis. However, she is feeling fatigued and has gained weight. The Aromatase… Continue reading →

I had good genes, or so I thought. It was something I always relied upon. In my giant extended Ashkenazi Jewish family, cancer was conspicuously missing. Longevity was in my bloodlines, that of my parents and my grandparents. While I feared a great many things (autism, SIDS, car… Continue reading →

TEMPLE ISRAEL OF HOLLYWOOD HEREDITARY CANCER RISK SYMPOSIUMAudience Q & AThe following questions were answered by Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, Sharsheret’s Genetics Program Coordinator.To schedule a free genetics consultation, please email Peggy at… Continue reading →

In 2018, more than 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which ranks fifth in cancer deaths among women. Early detection and prevention are key when it comes to improved outcomes and greater survival rates. Unfortunately, there is no effective screening tool for… Continue reading →