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Sharsheret Stories and Blog Posts

Find inspiration, hope, support, and critical information in these stories featuring the women and families in our chain – the faces of Sharsheret. Hear more Sharsheret stories by connecting with a peer supporter, someone who shares a similar story to you.

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Lessons from the Shvil 

I recently returned from an amazing five-day women’s hike in the desert of Israel with my friend,…

The S-Code Insurance Code And The Impact On DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 (WHCRA) is a federal law that provides protections…

From Destruction Comes Healing

Nothing about my story is typical. Results from my 2018 23andMe test revealed both my genetic…

Asking For a Second Opinion

Choosing a surgeon or oncologist is a big decision.  Trust me, as both a doctor and a cancer…

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