Sharsheret is an organization that I believe is has a vital role in the community where I am from (5 Towns), where my wife is from (Upper West Side), and currently where we live (Washington Heights). As someone who knows many people that have or are going through cancer, the… Continue reading →

It is very meaningful to me to run in support of Sharsheret.  Like most people, I have family and friends who are survivors of breast cancer, and others who unfortunately did not survive.  I have seen the tremendous struggle these brave and strong women went through… Continue reading →

I’m running to support Sharsheret because it helps supports women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Such a simple concept, but so incredibly valuable: to have someone to talk to about what you are going through, to tell you things you ought to know about… Continue reading →

It has been a great pleasure and distinct honor to be involved with Sharsheret for the past decade. I care for a large number of young Orthodox Jewish women with breast cancer.  In the pre-Sharsheret era, many of my patients felt very isolated, frightened, and unable to… Continue reading →

Someone recently asked me if I find running Race for the Cure to be therapeutic.  My immediate answer was, “yes, of course!”  But later, while I was cleaning up from the post-Race party I hosted, and everyone was gone, and my apartment was covered in pink… Continue reading →

This year my resolution is to finally learn how to bake challah. I have tried, not so successfully, in the past.  I am in awe of the process.  I take simple ingredients -water, yeast, flour, and salt - and transform them into beautiful, delicious bread deserving of a… Continue reading →

2007 was a challenging year.  My aunt was facing brain cancer, my mom had passed away a few years earlier from lung cancer, and my grandmother passed a year before that.  I felt exhausted and vaguely unwell.  I attributed my symptoms to caring for relatives,… Continue reading →

For those of us growing up in the 1950’s, cancer was not an often used word.  It was referred to as “the big C” or by other euphemisms and was rarely discussed in public.  That’s not to say the disease was uncommon, but rather that the topic just wasn’t… Continue reading →

I had many of the symptoms.  Unfortunately, I didn’t know it.  I knew something was wrong but ovarian cancer never, ever crossed my mind.  It didn’t cross my doctor’s mind either - even when she sent me to a urologist for an ultra-sound. Six months later, I was in… Continue reading →

My journey with ovarian cancer began when I arrived home from a fantastic winter break vacation and went for my annual gynecologic exam.  At my exam, I mentioned to my doctor that I was experiencing heavy bleeding.  He suggested we do an ultrasound and that’s when my… Continue reading →

Today, I did something I have never done. Today, instead of running away, I ran towards something very special. Today, I felt like an important part of an incredible group of people. I have spent many months trying to convince myself that I am not part of this group. But I am… Continue reading →

I’m excited to introduce the newest addition to Sharsheret’s educational resource booklet series. Your Jewish Genes offers up-to-date information about inherited breast cancer and ovarian cancer today and answers the questions that are most commonly asked about this topic in… Continue reading →

We're always assuring you - our Team Sharsheret athletes - that we're cheering you on to the finish line. This year, our cheers may sound a bit louder. Ellen, Elana and I will share a relay spot, and Rebecca of our staff will compete in the Triathlon this Sunday. Literally and… Continue reading →

Only 10 days until the New York City Triathlon and our staff members Rochelle, Elana, and Ellen are ready to take on the triathlon as a relay team if YOU can help us get 1,000 new Facebook fans! Tell your friends to "like" our page – www.facebook.com/sharsheret.org - and post… Continue reading →

By: Ruthie Arbit, Sema Heller Netivot Shalom Summer Intern After 10 weeks of interning at Sharsheret, I can safely say that I went from a state of bewilderment from when I initially heard about Sharsheret in April to a state of admiration. Then, I was struck by the cause; I… Continue reading →

We are excited to introduce Team Sharsheret’s 10 athletes who will compete in the Nautica/NYC Triathlon on August 7, 2011. Our athletes have been training hard for this Olympic Distance Race that includes a 1500m swim, a 40k bike, and a 10k run! Please join us in supporting… Continue reading →

Whether you’re an experienced athlete or a beginner, Team Sharsheret has lots of exciting opportunities to help you stay in shape and challenge your athletic abilities. Check out these events and competitions and let us know which one you want to sign up for!Ever dream of… Continue reading →

By: Rochelle Shoretz, Founder and Executive Director Each year, thousands of clinicians and researchers convene at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Sprinkled among them are patient advocates and patients, like me, who attend sessions so that they… Continue reading →

  To access the Teleconference: Please call (888) 479-6525 at 7:55 p.m. (EDT). To join the Webinar: 1) Complete the System Check before logging in. Click or copy and paste this link into your browser address bar:… Continue reading →