On February 14, 2018, my husband and I were preparing to take a trip to the shore to celebrate Valentine’s Day. First, we stopped at a local hospital to get my routine mammogram. I was not too worried as I had been monitoring my breasts faithfully through yearly mammograms.… Continue reading →

We shake with Joy we shake with joy, we shake with grief. what a time they have, these two housed as they are in the same body. Mary Oliver Adar has an unusual character. First, it is the one month in the Jewish year when we are told “Mishenichnas Adar marbim… Continue reading →

This will be my second NYC half and the second time I am running for an incredible cause in memory of an incredible woman. I am once again inspired to undertake this rigorous challenge as I am racing in the memory of one my heroes, my dear mother-in-law Arlene Pinkus in… Continue reading →

I never ran, not a mile , not if I was late and probably not even if my life would have depended on it. So why now Why a half Why Sharsheret The answer is: My mom-Solange Oliel. The amazing woman I had the privilege of calling maman. She lived life beautifully and she LOVED. She… Continue reading →

Recently, there has been a significant amount of media coverage regarding breast implants and a rare lymphoma that has been found in extremely rare cases called “BIA-ALCL” or Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large… Continue reading →

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 →