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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.

Latest Blog Posts

Chemotherapy and Mouth Sores: Far Worse Than ‘Canker Sores’

Chemotherapy comes with a long list of side effects, with mouth sores ranking among the very worst.…

From Patient to Survivor to Social Worker: How Sharsheret Changed My Life

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, more specifically a germ cell tumor of the ovary, over 10…

Finding Myself Again: How Supportive Oncology Saved Me

If I lost myself in cancer, then I rediscovered myself in Supportive Oncology… Eight years ago…

Supportive Care in Oncology: Meeting Cancer with Compassion

“How am I supposed to live my life now” This question came from a patient I care…

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