Join Sharsheret’s genetic counselor Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC as she unpacks what is a variant of uncertain significance (VUS), implications for you and your family, and the latest updates straight from the headlines. Unfamiliar with VUS? A variant of uncertain significance is a change in a gene’s DNA sequence that has an unknown effect on […]
Join us and hear the answers to the top 5 nutrition questions Rachel Beller, MS, RDN, founder of the Beller Nutritional Institute, is most commonly asked. Rachel will offer evidence-based cancer-fighting nutrition information to get to the bottom of those burning questions and inform us about healthier dietary practices. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” […]
Sharsheret joins other important ovarian cancer organizations to provide those recently diagnosed with ovarian, or any gynecologic cancer with important information to get you through. Special guests include Dr. Gary Altwerger, Board Certified Gynecologic Oncologist at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, and Sharsheret’s very own Aimee Sax, MSW, California Support Program Manager. For […]
Join Pacific Northwest Chef Sonya Sanford, a specialist in Ukrainian and Soviet food, as she shows us a few modern twists on some traditional dishes. This program is part of the “Sharsheret in the Kitchen” series, which brings nutritious kosher meal options to help empower all of us at risk for breast and ovarian cancer […]
Sister to Sister is a comprehensive resource and support network for Jewish divorced women. In conjunction with Sharsheret Pink Day, Sister to Sister is hosting a Zoom with Sharsheret to bring awareness to their organization.
Thousands of students on campuses nationwide, companies, organizations and volunteers will be joining together for Sharsheret Pink Day. This is a great opportunity to lead an initiative with your peers and raise awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer.Mark the day by wearing pink, hosting an event or joining through our social media efforts. Follow […]
Join Sharsheret Pink Day for our Zentangle workshop. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, fun way to create beautiful works of art using structured patterns on a small paper format, called tiles. Known as yoga for the brain, the workshop is designed to promote relaxation and creativity. No art background is needed and registration is free! To register […]
Whether you have already enjoyed the rewarding experience of serving as a peer supporter, are still waiting for your first Sharsheret match, or are considering becoming a peer supporter, please join us on Wednesday, February 22nd at 8pm EST/5pm PST for our Peer Support Training Webinar. Our webinar will offer guidelines for serving as a peer supporter, updates on our new program enabling women […]
Panel Discussion moderated by Sharsheret Florida Program Coordinator, Deborah Litwak Medical Professional Panel: Dr. Donna Kleban, Breast Surgeon, Dr. Elisabeth McKeen, Medical Oncologist and Cynthia Collins, Dietitian February 26, 2023 at 10:30am Temple Beth El of West Palm Beach 2815 North Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Also available on zoom: Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87901070435?pwd=bzVEN3JRYnRTWVA1Q29hRXZLeUszQT09Meeting ID: […]
Join Sharsheret and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on Sunday, February 26th at 12:00 pm EST/9:00 am PST for a structured but instruction-less dance experience for cancer patients and survivors that will meet the need for joy, healing, connection, emotional expression, and appreciation of what the body can do, as well as a new way […]
Pink Women’s New Moon Gathering with Carol Berlin and Esther Friedman at Freedom Within Yoga Connection Sushi Meditation and Ritual $36/person all proceeds go Sharsheret RSVP to Carol Berlin 201-960-7408
Sleep disturbances and fatigue are both very common in cancer and get worse during chemotherapy. These symptoms can last for years after the end of treatment. Cancer patients get very little bright light exposure during cancer treatment which is related to increased fatigue and poor sleep. New research suggests that increased bright light exposure helps […]
