San Diego

Thank you for your inquiry into the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) San Diego. The women of YSC San Diego know first hand the roller coaster of emotions, the confusion of options and the difficulties of treatments that accompany a breast cancer diagnosis.

For these reasons the YSC San Diego was established when three young breast cancer survivors met at the 2006 YSC Annual Conference in Colorado. They were concerned about other young women diagnosed with breast cancer and the availability of resources specific to young women in San Diego. Their experience showed them breast cancer impacts young women differently. YSC San Diego was established to address young women's concerns of infertility, young children, genetics, body image, reconstruction options, dating, marriage etc. through education and support groups. If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you are not alone. If we can be of service to you please contact us.

Monthly Meetings

Support Groups
Join us to meet and chat with other young women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer in person!

Young Women's Support Group: The Scripps Polster Breast Care Center offers support groups for young women throughout San Diego County at all stages of the breast cancer experience. Held on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus in La Jolla. For more info, contact Bev Mangerich. Meetings take place the first Tuesday of the month for lunch, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Map and directions.
Young Women's Metastatic Support Group: This group meets the second Tuesday of the month from Noon–1:00 p.m. at The Scripps Polster Breast Care Center (see above for directions).
Under 40 with Cancer: This group provides support and socialization for patients in their 20s and 30s with any type of cancer diagnosis. Meetings are at the Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion . To learn more about this support group, visit their website or call Cara Allen, MSW, LCSW, at 858.939.5015. These meetings take place Mondays 6:30–8:30 p.m. Map and directions.
The Young Breast Cancer Patient Education and Psychotherapy Group: This group meets once a week for 8 weeks at Moores UCSD Cancer Center, details are available here. Please contact Danielle Casden, PhD 858.822.6201, if you are interested in participating. Address: 3855 Health Sciences Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093. Map, directions and parking information.

YSC Business Meeting
If you are interested in volunteering with the YSC San Diego, join us at our monthly business meetings the first Tuesday of every month. We'll discuss upcoming events, planning and volunteer opportunities while catching up with our fellow survivors. We meet at the Scripps Polster Breast Care Center, on the Scripps Memorial Hospital campus in La Jolla, map and directions. Please contact us at yscsandiego@youngsurvival.org to let us know you are coming so we can expect you!

News

Click on the links below for events and news from our recent newsletters.

yscsandiego@youngsurvival.org
858.848.4245

Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 1872
Poway, CA 92074-1872

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