Anger, fear, stress, sadness, and depression. They are just a few of the emotions that accompany a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. “It's overwhelming to say the least and there's no right or wrong way to come to terms with it, but one thing is for sure, if you or… Continue reading
There’s almost always something good within the bad, “the silver lining”. One week before my 48th birthday, my daughter survived a difficult pregnancy and delivered a beautiful preemie baby boy named Bryce. What a precious gift! He is named after my beloved brother who… Continue reading
Receiving a diagnosis of a serious, chronic condition can feel as though you've been punched in the gut. The second blow comes when you hear how much you’ve got to pay out of pocket for medication. “Cancer and autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Crohn's… Continue reading
After scheduling my first mammogram I did not think much of it for the next few weeks. I am 33 years old, and beginning a twice-yearly routine of breast exams to combat my 30% lifetime risk of breast cancer. This morning I woke up, and as instructed, did not use deodorant, got… Continue reading
I discovered Sharsheret by happenstance, spotting their info-booth in an Atlanta hotel. A month later, I contacted them, eager to tell them about our free stress-buster app, the Breathing Butterfly. People with cancer must have some stress, I imagined. It’s one thing to… Continue reading
So you have been through the big C word. You survived it. Chemotherapy. Radiation. Surgery. Now what Life should be the same. But, really is it Asking if you can complain about sex, when a few months ago you were afraid of dying Cancer is terrible. Life after cancer doesn’t… Continue reading
During my journey with breast cancer, I found myself intensely focused on marching forward, remaining vigilant with the plan of care, eager to get to the other side. Honestly, I pushed aside the emotional process in favor of conquering the physical challenges. I continued… Continue reading
June 19, 2017 is a day that will forever be imprinted in my mind. It is the day that I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Until that day, I had known very little illness- my greatest health concern was how long would my arm be sore from the flu shot. But on that day,… Continue reading
One never believes they will hear the words “you have cancer.” When you do, it changes your life. It surely changed mine. Life was going along really well and then two months before my 60th birthday, I heard those dreaded words. I was diagnosed with triple negative, stage… Continue reading
New Recommendations for Genetic Testing: How Do I Make Sense Of It All During our recent webinar, “New Recommendations for Genetic Testing: How Do I Make Sense Of It All,” we received a variety of questions, about the impact of genetic testing for our community. Dr. Beth… Continue reading
When I was undergoing chemotherapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer three years ago, my oncologist was clear with me: “The more you move, the less fatigued you’ll feel.” It sounds counter-intuitive, but it’s true! There is nothing quite like cancer-related fatigue, and… Continue reading
Since 2018 is the first year where the new Tax Jobs and Cuts Acts of 2017 (“Act”) has come into effect, as the year comes to a close it becomes imperative to take a renewed look at one’s tax and estate planning including one’s charitable giving. Three quick ideas of how… Continue reading
For many, the holidays are a time to spend with family and friends. However, this aspect of the holiday season can come with challenges. The tips below can help you overcome these challenges. Sometimes you may choose to withhold information about your treatment or… Continue reading
What drew me to Pies for Prevention I grew up in Palo Alto, California the same town where the founders of this incredible initiative Sharon Weider and Adeena Sussman grew up. Not only was I friends with both Sharon and Adeena, I had the privilege to know their mother, Stephanie… Continue reading
Last year was the first year I baked for Pies for Prevention at my own home, and after all the measuring and mixing and baking was done, I discovered the unexpected joy of distribution day. All day, as I prepared for my own family’s Thanksgiving dinner, a stream of people… Continue reading
I've been participating in the Sharsheret Pies for Prevention for several years now, and initially got started because I love the people behind this project and the idea of remembering Steffi Sussman in this very special way. I also love Thanksgiving, having celebrated it for my… Continue reading
Our family has been directly touched by four generations of cancer and are true believers that a cure for one cancer will unlock keys to curing all cancer. We were so honored to be asked to participate in Sharsheret’s annual “Pies for Prevention” bake sale to raise… Continue reading
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on September 13, 2017 – my 45th birthday. Throughout my journey, I continuously was reminded how lucky I am to be Jewish. As a part of this community, I had friends and people I didn’t even know saying the Misha Beracha for me each… Continue reading
In the car the other day- Hannah and Micah were having a conversation about God. They were sharing a class discussion about Lech Lecha from school. The question was- if God called to you, would you do what Abraham did, and leave the familiar and journey to a land that is… Continue reading
Who Am I Now Those of us who have experienced cancer are forever changed. We now know, to differing degrees, how much our bodies can fail us. We face scanziety, follow up appointments, treatments, side effects, surgeries and more. We also experience going from being, “Lisa,… Continue reading
