Questions following the 8/14/18 webinar, “Breaking News In Breast And Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It” Q1: Are there any new updates regarding breast cancer and Lynch Syndrome Dr. Deanna Attai: Not regarding specific treatment regimens (like we discussed… Continue reading →

There are a lot of miracles in our lives, and being a survivor of a potentially deadly disease is certainly one of them.  One thing that I have found is that we breast cancer survivors are a big group!   For years my closest experience with breast cancer had been with my… Continue reading →

This post was originally shared by our partner, 2Unstoppable. There are many reasons to incorporate fitness into our lives. Every day, the news and scientific research talk about the many benefits of being active. I recently came across a quote that says, if the benefits of… Continue reading →

The signs of fall are around us. Take a bike ride, go for a walk and you will notice the changes. The leaves are browning and falling, the seed pods are desiccated, the corn stalks hard, brittle husks of their verdant summer fullness. This is the time of year for letting go of… Continue reading →

It seems natural to face the season of the High Holidays with trepidation and anxiety, especially for women living with serious illness. Prayers about a ledger book where our deeds from the past year are recorded. One reading after another about women crushed by their desire to… Continue reading →

How does such a rustic and simple instrument, a shofar, make so many sounds At one moment it sounds like a trumpet blast, triumphant and powerful. Another time it sounds like a wail; deep, long, and anguished. Other times it is a set of staccato sounds, which are energized and… Continue reading →

I had the privilege of interning in the National office of Sharsheret this summer. Before my internship began, I did not know the extent of the many programs and resources that Sharsheret provided. My sister in law is involved with Sharsheret and mentioned the summer internship… Continue reading →

As one of AEPhi’s two official philanthropies, Sharsheret was the focus of many of my sorority’s philanthropic efforts, including selling pies to promote Pink Day (February 13th) or doughnuts for breast cancer in the main plaza and providing our customers with Sharsheret… Continue reading →

Prior to interning at Sharsheret, I did not know the true functions and intricacies of the organization. Of course, I knew the basics, that the organization helps women with breast cancer, but that was about it. Honestly, anyone who is not directly involved with Sharsheret will,… Continue reading →

This summer I had the incredible experience interning for Sharsheret as the Sema Heller- Netivot Shalom Intern. As a student entering my final year at the Columbia School of Social Work, I was looking for a meaningful way to spend my summer. Growing up I had always heard of… Continue reading →

I jokingly say that I came to Sharsheret accidentally, but it was truly bashert, destiny. I needed an internship that was hiring immediately and was told of Sharsheret by a breast cancer survivor. The more I learned about it, the more I wanted to be part of this organization. By… Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

When any woman is diagnosed with cancer, a life-changing diagnosis, compassion is not only foundational, but an ethical consideration. Evidence of that caring connection is demonstrated by a physician who explains a treatment plan in detail to alleviate fear; a physician who… 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 →