SHARE Cancer Support

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Today is #GivingTuesday, and we’re giving thanks for all we’ve been able to achieve together this year as members of our SHARE community. Over 6,500 people will have called our Helpline to learn about their diagnoses and find a warm shoulder to lean on from someone who has been there in English, Spanish, and Chinese! Our online educational webinars provided information from some of the world’s leading medical experts to over 350,000 patients and their caregivers, and over 35,000 women in the New York area got potentially lifesaving on-the-ground education from our community-based Ambassadors. SHARE’s Support Groups provide profoundly meaningful experiences. Support Group members share laughter, tears, and information as they navigate their lives in treatment and post-treatment together. In 2024, SHARE held over 60 Support Group sessions each month. Laura joined a SHARE Support Group to connect with like-minded women who were also living with MBC. She brings the experience to life by explaining: “We question treatments, we don’t just do what our doctors say. We seek other opinions. We compare side effects. SHARE has helped give me hope that I can have a quality of life going forward. I’m not a ‘woe is me’ kind of person. I don’t go there or think about it. I live every day to the fullest.” Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/e7d_YTNw Thank you so much for your generous support, and for being a part of the SHARE community.

From our family to yours, we are wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for our passionate community!

Join us next week @ SHARE our FREE webinars await you 👉 Register for FREE: https://lnkd.in/eqn-_Bsj 1️⃣Writing Workshop for Patients and Caregivers ⏰ TUE, DEC 3 @ 8pm ET Bring your pen and paper, our third writing workshop is in session! You’ll write original pieces in response to prompts from the facilitator, in your favorite genre. Reading our writing aloud is completely optional. 2️⃣ Medical Debt: What to Do, When to Do It, and How to Handle Debt Collectors ⏰ WED, DEC 4 @ 11am ET Cancer treatment can be costly and many cancer patients are at risk of incurring debt. Learn your legal rights and tips on negotiating financial solutions with hospitals and medical providers. Whatever your situation, knowledge of your legal rights can increase your ability to negotiate from a position of strength. #SHARECancerSupport #medicaldebt #gyncsm

At SHARE, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to make a profound difference in women’s lives, every day! We received this lovely letter from a metastatic breast cancer patient with an elderly mother and an autistic son, whose weight was dwindling because she had to choose between feeding her family or herself with the added costs of her treatments. SHARE’s Patient Navigation team jumped in and helped her find nutritional support, a walker, educational information about her treatments, and a friendly team to lean on. Her son helped her prepare this note to SHARE: "At the time I was referred to SHARE Cancer Support, I was told: 'They speak Spanish, they will provide support to the women who are going through the difficult process of this disease.' I was really reluctant to call and talk about my diagnosis and situation in general. But I was surprised when I made the first call. From that very moment, I felt so welcomed. I was surrounded by women who have listened to me, supported me in every way, but above all they have filled me with hope knowing that I am not alone in this process. I want to take this opportunity to tell you that I am thoroughly grateful for your commitment, for the support and the love you have given me. God bless you for the beautiful work that you do!" Help SHARE continue to make a difference. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/e7d_YTNw

We’ve all been at that point where the cost of treatment and care become overwhelming and difficult to manage. Bobbie Menneg was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in 2013 and recognized the financial support many patients needed—beyond even medical expenses. She founded BEYOND THE RIBBON INC, helping to ease the burden by covering everyday bills, providing medical equipment, and offering gift cards for groceries or gas. The stress she sees visibly lift from patients’ shoulders is what keeps her going. Our BC Life host, 🎙️Megan-Claire Chase, talks with Bobbie about her cancer journey and how she started Beyond the Ribbon. You don't want to miss this inspiring story as she learns how to tackle financial toxicity by lending a hand to those in need. 🎧Tune in to our latest episode wherever you get your podcasts. #SHARECancerSupport #OurBCLife #BreastCancerPodcast #SHARECancerPodcast #BreastCancerSurvivor #CancerSurvivorshipStage #CancerSupport #AfterBreastCancer #LifeAfterBreastCancer #FinanicalToxicity

If you’re looking for an easy and healthy alternative to roasting a whole turkey for Thanksgiving, give this herb-roasted turkey breast with vegetables a try. The herbs enhance the savory flavors of the turkey; sweet potatoes, carrots, and brussels sprouts go in the same dish, soaking up the turkey juices for a delicious meal and adding cancer-fighting phytochemicals! http://ina.expert/3pSNtze Register for Ina® for more recipes for managing side effects of cancer treatment. It is free and accessible 24/7. https://lnkd.in/eM3Rq8Az #partnership

SHARE is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with the American Indian Cancer Foundation CEO Melissa Buffalo: "In November, we honor the past, present, and future of Native communities by focusing on what matters most—our health and well-being. By encouraging regular screenings, we take action to prevent cancer and stay strong for our families and communities.   I want to encourage our non-Native partners to view their work as part of a larger movement to achieve health equity for all, especially during Native American Heritage Month when awareness and cultural respect are highlighted.   Together, we can strengthen our health and honor our ancestors by taking proactive steps for a healthier tomorrow." #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #CancerAwareness #IndigenousHealth

Meet Patricia 👵🏼, an ovarian cancer survivor who had plans to view the northern lights with her partner. Until she began to experience symptoms of a cancer recurrence. Patricia is one of the #FriendsofSHARE, a character in our ovarian novela who grapples with her fears of a recurrence while working with her medical team to prioritize what is important to her. Her story is similar to many who come to SHARE looking for support. 🩵 🎬 You can watch Patricia’s story and others from our ovarian novela in our animated series: https://bit.ly/4fxAhJi #SHARECancerSupport #GYNCancerAwareness #gyncsm

The #SpotHerInPeach challenge is still going strong! Join in to help raise awareness of #endometrialcancer (EC) by posting your peach manicure on social media along with the #SpotHerInPeach hashtag. #SpotHerForEC #ad In partnership with Eisai US, @foundation-for-womens-cancer, @ecana-women, @black-health-matters, and @force-facing-our-risk-of-cancer-empowered