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YSC of Greater Philadelphia was started in February of 2007 by two young survivors from Bucks County who wanted to reduce the sense of isolation felt by young women with breast cancer by building a strong community of young survivors in the local area. Since then, our group has grown significantly. We now reach and serve Philadelphia and surrounding counties, the Lehigh Valley and South Jersey.
We serve as a point of contact for newly diagnosed young women, providing Newly Diagnosed Resource Kits (NDRKs), connections to other young women and peer support through six monthly informal networking meetings throughout the Greater Philadelphia area. We distribute educational information to the medical community, host educational and social programs for survivors and their families and embrace the goal of educating the community on the reality of breast cancer in young women.
We welcome young women at all stages of their breast cancer journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a long-term survivor or living with advanced disease, YSC of Greater Philadelphia has a place for you. Together, we can ensure that no young woman goes through breast cancer alone.
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Friday, February 17, 2012 | 6:30PM
"You Are Not Alone" Survivor Happy Hour
Please join us on Friday, February 17th at 6:30 pm at Smokin Betty's [http://smokinbettys.com/] at 11th and Sansom Streets in Philadelphia, as we raise a pink glass to toast the...
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Saturday, March 31, 2012 | 3:00-4:30PM
"You Are Not Alone" Cookie Decorating Event
Another fun social event! Young survivors will learn to bake and decorate cookies Saturday, March 31st from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Flour Pot in Ambler. The Flour Pot has been...
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We currently have both peer and faciliated support meetings held every month in various locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. These include:
New: Support Group for Stage IV Young Women
This suppport group is just for young women diagnosed with metastatic (Stage IV) breast cancer. Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30-8:30 pm. Group led by facilitator Elieen Joseph. Our Stage IV support group will be meeting at the Cancer Support Community of Philadelphia, 4100 Chamounix Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131.
New: Princeton, NJ: YWCA Princeton
Meeting held the fourth Wednesday of every month, at 7:30 p.m., located in the Bramwell House Living Room, at the Breast Cancer Resource Center at the YWCA Princeton. Directions to YWCA Princeton.
Warminster: Gilda's Club Delaware Valley
Meetings held the first Wednesday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided at this meeting with advance notice. Directions to Gilda's Club.
Sellersville: Grand View Hospital
Meetings held the first Monday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. Directions to Grand View Hospital.
Paoli: Paoli Hospital
Meetings held the second Monday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center, which is located behind the hospital. Go in the main entrance of Paoli Hospital, follow the road to the left, which goes around all of the medical office buildings. Make a right at MOB#3 and park in the spaces marked "parking for Cardiology and Cancer Center patients only." Directions to Paoli Hospital.
Center City Philadelphia: Wellness Community of Philadelphia
Meetings held the first Monday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. Directions to the Wellness Community.
Voorhees, NJ: Cooper Cancer Institute
Meetings held the third Wednesay of every month, at 6:30 p.m. and are located in the RIPA Center for Women's Health and Wellness at Cooper. Directions to the RIPA Center.
YSC of Greater Philadelpia awarded Komen Grant
YSC of Greater Philadelphia is proud to have been selected as the recipient of a grant from the Susan G. Komen for
YSC Support Groups Expanding!
You asked for it – it’s here! YSC of Greater Philadelphia will now be offering a monthly peer support group in Princeton, NJ. This group will be led by young breast cancer
Volunteer Opportunties Available!
Interested in volunteering for YSC Philadelphia? We have volunteer opportunties available! Please email yscphila@youngsurvival.org for additional information or to learn how you can get involved today!
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