Category Archives: Survivor SYNC

It is not “pretty in pink” – young adult cancer through the eyes of a young woman affected by breast cancer

The sexiest woman in the world had a bilateral mastectomy? Really?

May 14 avatar by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO

It is nuts, but breast cancer in young women is becoming a sexy trendy topic. And today, Angelina Jolie, repeatedly named the sexiest woman alive, announced she had a bilateral mastectomy. As I listened to the news this morning, I … Continue reading →

Categories: Survivor SYNC

What I Learned from My Mom on Our Breast Cancer Journey

May 09 avatar by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO

When God handed out mothers — I won the lottery! Now, I will be honest, there were times when I was growing up that I didn’t always feel that way, but those times are long gone. My mother is the coolest, … Continue reading →

Categories: Survivor SYNC

Meeting My Survivor Siblings

Apr 30 avatar by Victoria St. Martin, Young Survivor, YSC State Leader (N.J.) and Journalist

Whenever I meet other young women with breast cancer, I’m sad and happy at the same time. I hate knowing they had to experience this horrible disease, but I’m happy it brought us together as sisters. That feeling was magnified … Continue reading →

Categories: Guest Bloggers, Survivor SYNC

Join YSC at OMG 2013

Apr 04 avatar by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO

Being diagnosed with cancer at a young age sucks. There is really no other way to say it: It sucks. Some of us feel suddenly alone and “different” from our friends – and who can blame us? Some of us … Continue reading →

Categories: Survivor SYNC

C4YW 2013: Sisterhood is Forever

Mar 07 avatar by Jennifer Merschdorf, YSC CEO

(Update 4.2.13: The “Sisterhood” t-shirt referenced in the second paragraph is now available for purchase in YSC’s online store) There is really no way to describe it to those who have not attended. C4YW is a respite for those who … Continue reading →

Categories: Survivor SYNC