"I am the last person who ever thought she would get breast cancer. I was more apt to believe that I could fly then that I would get breast cancer in my life. One thing I am learning is that there is not a lot of support for the time after diagnosis and treatment, and Sharsheret has been my bridge to help me continue to live in this “time between,” and provide me with tailored support and resources to keep me focused on staying healthy in survivorship."
Read more in Lisa's blog,
"The Time Between…. Managing Life Post Cancer Treatment."
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New Honorary Advisory Board Member
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Senior Managing Director at Tishman Speyer and Sharsheret Board of Directors Past President, Dana Norris, has been appointed to our Honorary Advisory Board. Dana’s vast experience, expertise, and passion will advance Sharsheret’s plan for growth and expansion in 2018.
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Purim is three weeks away! In lieu of Mishloach Manot, don't wait to
order Sharsheret Purim Cards
to honor friends and loved ones. Every Sharsheret Purim card will help us support Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer nationwide. Packs of 12 cards are on sale for $36. Place your order today -
Wednesday, February 21st is the deadline for your cards to be shipped!
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Tomorrow, February 7th, is
Sharsheret Pink Day
,
a worldwide movement where thousands of people share information about Sharsheret’s vital programs and services. Use #SharsheretPinkDay to capture what your school or organization is doing to mark Pink Day, an opportunity to generate conversations, honor, recognize or celebrate a special person in your life who has been personally affected by breast cancer or ovarian cancer, and raise awareness about cancer genetics.
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Looking for an opportunity to pay it forward?
JOIN US
on Tuesday, February 13th at 8 pm EST/5
pm PST for our FREE National Peer Support Training Webinar. Enjoy the rewarding experience of supporting women who are newly diagnosed or facing the risk of breast cancer or ovarian cancer by becoming a Sharsheret "Link" - a peer supporter. Learn best practices and take the first step to support women like you.
This webinar is made possible with generous support from The Siegmund and Edith Blumenthal Memorial Fund and
Genentech
.
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National Cancer Prevention Month: Reduce Your Risk!
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In honor of February being National Cancer Prevention Month,
check out a blog
from Sharsheret's Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Sharyn Lewin, Gynecologic Oncologist at our partner
Holy Name Medical Center
.
Dr. Lewin addresses, "
Reducing Your Risk: Is It Better To Have Your Fallopian Tubes Removed First?"
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Young Professionals NYC Event!
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Do you know any young professionals living in NYC?
Join us
on Saturday night, February 24th at 8:30 pm for a casino night at the JCC Manhattan on the Upper West Side. Come win great raffle prizes, and meet other young professionals interested in learning and raising awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer in our community.
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Calling Prospective Summer Interns!
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Looking for a meaningful internship opportunity this summer? We are looking for bright and hardworking college and graduate school students
for two full-time summer internships in our Teaneck, NJ office and one full-time internship in our Hollywood, FL office.
Interns will contribute to Sharsheret’s core programs supporting young Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
These internships are made possible with support from the Stephanie Sussman and Ann Nadrich Memorial Fund, the Sema Heller-Netivot Shalom Scholarship Fund, and Philip H. and Suzi Rudd Cohen.
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Our
new, private Facebook group
offers a safe space to meet other women who are living with stage IV breast cancer or ovarian cancer. We encourage you to share your experiences knowing that other women in our community are facing similar challenges, hardships, moments of laughter, and life changing insights. To join, or to learn more, click here. This Facebook group is made possible by Eisai and
MBCInfoCenter
SM
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Save the date for our Annual Benefit Luncheon taking place on Sunday, May 6th at 10:00 am at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in New Jersey! We're thrilled to announce this year's Guests of Honors, Gila Pfeffer and Miryam Reinitz-Kops, and the recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award, Jonathan Blinken. We're also incredibly excited that our Medical Advisory Board Member and creator of the renowned
F-Factor™ Diet
Tanya Zuckerbrot
will be making a special appearance! Stay tuned for more details! For more information, please contact
Ellen Kleinhaus
.
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BRCA Genetics Webinar Ask The Expert, Video & Transcript Are Here!
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If you missed our December 2017 webinar on BRCA Genetics,
click here
to access our
"Ask The Expert" Q&A
, video presentation and transcript. For questions about upcoming webinars or to set up a time to speak to our genetics counselor, please contact clinicalstaff@sharsheret.org. This webinar was made possible with generous support from
Myriad Genetics
and
Pfizer Oncology
, and was presented in collaboration with
FORCE
.
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February 2018 | Sharsheret | Phone | Fax | info@sharsheret.org | www.sharsheret.org
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