My name is Elliott Antler and breast cancer has had a large impact on my life. I lost my aunt in 2008 and that is something I will never forget. My grandmother was able to win her battle in 2017. I am running the marathon to honor all of those who have lost the battle or are… Continue reading
I have always been interested in my family’s genealogy.I knew that my father was a Jewish refugee from East Prussia and that my mother’s parents were both Jewish immigrants from Lithuania and Belarus. Yet, I thought that perhaps having my DNA profile would show some… Continue reading
Imagine being diagnosed with DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma Insitu), undergoing a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction (silicone implants) and being cancer free for 11 years. At your yearly visit to the plastic surgeon, they inform you that your implants have served their purpose… Continue reading
I wished this story had been out there on two occasions: (1) before I began my in vitro fertilization (“IVF”) journey and (2) when (it felt like) every aspect of my world quietly fell apart 10 months later, overnight. This article is my story in a nutshell. I initially… Continue reading
Beth Ricanati, MD, has built her career bringing wellness into everyday life, especially for busy moms juggling careers and children. She trained and worked at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City and at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She now resides in… Continue reading
Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, with a 40% mortality reduction in women aged 40 and older. This is the basis of breast cancer screening. The American College of Radiology (ACR) recommends annual mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women. For women at… Continue reading
Because October has been National Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the past 25 years, I wanted to take this time to tell you all about the areola tattooing work I have been doing on behalf of the brave women I have met who are facing this disease. As the fifth leading cause of… Continue reading
“Pain is temporary, pride is forever,” was the quote on my softball team's sweatshirt when I was 12 and the motto I’ve tried to live by my whole life. I fully tested this philosophy when I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35. My diagnosis was ER and PR… Continue reading
Questions following the 8/14/18 webinar, “Breaking News In Breast And Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It” Q1: Is the thought from platinum-resistant ovarian cancer that, even if I am without evidence of disease from being on the PARP inhibitor Rubraca, do I… Continue reading
Questions following the 8/14/18 webinar, “Breaking News In Breast And Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It” Q1: Are there any new updates regarding breast cancer and Lynch Syndrome Dr. Deanna Attai: Not regarding specific treatment regimens (like we discussed… Continue reading
There are a lot of miracles in our lives, and being a survivor of a potentially deadly disease is certainly one of them. One thing that I have found is that we breast cancer survivors are a big group! For years my closest experience with breast cancer had been with my… Continue reading
This post was originally shared by our partner, 2Unstoppable. There are many reasons to incorporate fitness into our lives. Every day, the news and scientific research talk about the many benefits of being active. I recently came across a quote that says, if the benefits of… Continue reading
The signs of fall are around us. Take a bike ride, go for a walk and you will notice the changes. The leaves are browning and falling, the seed pods are desiccated, the corn stalks hard, brittle husks of their verdant summer fullness. This is the time of year for letting go of… Continue reading
It seems natural to face the season of the High Holidays with trepidation and anxiety, especially for women living with serious illness. Prayers about a ledger book where our deeds from the past year are recorded. One reading after another about women crushed by their desire to… Continue reading
How does such a rustic and simple instrument, a shofar, make so many sounds At one moment it sounds like a trumpet blast, triumphant and powerful. Another time it sounds like a wail; deep, long, and anguished. Other times it is a set of staccato sounds, which are energized and… Continue reading
Excerpted from remarks made during 2018 Breaking News In Breast And Ovarian Cancer And What Should I Make Of It Good evening. It is a great honor and also a great personal victory for me to be speaking to this wonderful group. When Sharsheret asked me to speak, I jumped at… Continue reading
I had the privilege of interning in the National office of Sharsheret this summer. Before my internship began, I did not know the extent of the many programs and resources that Sharsheret provided. My sister in law is involved with Sharsheret and mentioned the summer internship… Continue reading
As one of AEPhi’s two official philanthropies, Sharsheret was the focus of many of my sorority’s philanthropic efforts, including selling pies to promote Pink Day (February 13th) or doughnuts for breast cancer in the main plaza and providing our customers with Sharsheret… Continue reading
Prior to interning at Sharsheret, I did not know the true functions and intricacies of the organization. Of course, I knew the basics, that the organization helps women with breast cancer, but that was about it. Honestly, anyone who is not directly involved with Sharsheret will,… Continue reading
This summer I had the incredible experience interning for Sharsheret as the Sema Heller- Netivot Shalom Intern. As a student entering my final year at the Columbia School of Social Work, I was looking for a meaningful way to spend my summer. Growing up I had always heard of… Continue reading
