Young Women Can and DO Get Breast Cancer!
Let's make sure they have support that is relevant and appropriate.
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Resources for Young Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
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The I Am Still Me, Sigo Siendo Yo resource guide contains resources especially for young women after a breast cancer diagnosis.
This August, we are highlighting resources on Fertility, Family Building, and Parenting/Fertilidad y Maternidad. The guide for young women who have completed breast cancer treatment offers resources to help young women build or expand their families after experiencing the various challenges a breast cancer diagnosis can present. Use the resources below to explore family building options and parenting resources. QR codes link directly to evidence-based resources for the most common issues among young women living with breast cancer.
To receive copies of the guides to share with young women in your community, contact Joan (jalcaz2@uic.edu)
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English Resources: Newly Diagnosed | |
English Resources: Completed Treatment | |
English Resources: Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer | |
Recursos en Espanol: Diagnosticada Recientemente | |
Recursos en Espanol: Tratamiento Completado | |
Recursos en Espanol: Viviendo con Cáncer de Mama Metastásico | |
For young women, breast cancer treatment may affect your plans for having children and building a family. Family planning decisions affect breast cancer previvors (women with a known high risk but who have not been diagnosed with the disease). These women discuss how breast cancer and their treatment changed their plans to have children, and the family planning decisions they face. Watch the video from the CDC Bring Your Brave campaign here.
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Health is Wealth: An Urban Farm-to-Table Adventure for Young Breast Cancer Survivors and their Families
In partnership with Cedillo’s Fresh Produce, Urban Pilón, Chicago Grows Food
YAAS! invites women diagnosed with breast cancer before age 45 and their families
to a farm-to-table feast celebrating life, community, and healing.
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Behind the Headlines:
The Drug Enhertu is FDA-Approved for any Advanced or Metastatic HER2-Positive Tumors
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The FDA granted accelerated approval of Enhertu for people with any HER2-positive tumor that is metastatic or cannot be surgically removed. Eligible patients must have had previous treatment such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Read the Article Here
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Behind the Headlines is part of the XRAY program from Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE). Learn more about this effort to deliver reliable information about cancer research-related news and information here. | |
Events Designed for Young Women
Living with Breast Cancer
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Grupo De Apoyo
Sábado, el 17 de agosto
9:30 - 11:30 AM CT
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Este grupo de apoyo en línea es un lugar seguro donde las sobrevivientes de cáncer de mama de entre 25 y 50 años y sus familias pueden compartir sus sentimientos, historias y experiencias. Estos grupos son facilitados en español. | |
Young Women with Breast Cancer Virtual Support Group
Tuesday, August 27th
6 - 7:30 PM CT
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A monthly, online group for young women
ages 18-40 living with breast cancer to share stories, and treatment tips, as well as discuss nutrition, body image, relationships, and more. This group is held in partnership with the Young Survival Coalition and Gilda’s Club Chicago.
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Virtual Hangout for African American Young Breast Cancer Survivors
Thursday, August 29th
6 PM CT
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An exclusive, virtual space for Black or African American young adults living with breast cancer to grow relationships and share life experiences with peers who have similar diagnoses. Open to any person diagnosed with breast cancer age 40 and under. Hosted by the Young Survivor Coalition, Touch - The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and For the Breast of Us. | |
Events Inclusive of Young Women
Living with Breast Cancer
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Newly Diagnosed: Next Steps
Tuesday, August 13th
6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
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Learn about breast cancer basics, find the answers to common questions about diagnosis & treatment, how patient navigation services can help you, and practical tips & resources offered by the Breast Cancer Resource Center. | |
Navegando por el Costo de la Atención Médica
Miércoles, el 14 de agosto
6:00 -7:00 PM CT
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Este taller educativo en línea compartirá recursos con mujeres para ayudarlas a administrar sus finanzas después de un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Si desea participar, por favor envíe smerlos@alas-wings.org para recibir el enlace de comienzo de sesión. Presenado por Triage Cancer y ALAS-Wings. | |
Let‘s Talk about Sex and Breast Cancer and Self-Care after Breast Cancer
Wednesday, August 14th
4:00 - 7:30 PM CT
Wellness House
131 N County Line Rd
Hinsdale IL 60521
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The second part in this 2-part, in-person series will cover topics such as: early menopause, long-term effects of treatment, sex & intimacy, and self-care after breast cancer. Presented by Wellness House and Living Beyond Breast Cancer. | |
Resources for Young Women and Caregivers | |
Understand Your Disability Rights Fact Sheet | |
Find steps on how to apply for disability benefits and financial wellness tips from experts in the field who can help breast cancer patients access the disability benefits they may be entitled to under the law. Created by Sharsheret. | |
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Grants of $500 to $1,500 meant for young adults between ages 16-36, diagnosed with breast cancer, and who are in active treatment or finished active treatment within the past 10 months to cover medical bills, rent, utilities, insurance premiums, IVF treatments, travel expenses, integrative therapies, and more.
Provided by the Allyson Whitney Foundation.
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Search by diagnosis, zip code and type of assistance for financial and practical assistance available for people affected by cancer. This comprehensive search engine features up-to-date contact information and descriptions for hundreds of national and regional organizations offering financial help to people with cancer. Created by CancerCare. | |
Prescription Savings Card | |
Find comprehensive, up-to-date information about free and low-cost medicine programs and other ways to manage medical costs with RxAssist, a web-based medication assistance resource center. | |
Financial Assistance for Breast Health Services | |
Those who are uninsured, undocumented, underinsured and/or those ineligible for other breast health programs can find financial assistance to cover testing, including a screening mammogram, diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, MRI and biopsy. Provided by A Silver Lining Foundation. | |
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A one-on-one matching process pairs cancer previvors, survivors, and caregivers with a Mentor Angel who can help them to navigate their diagnosis, determine their options, and create strong support systems. This peer support service is free and offered to anyone touched by any type of cancer, at any stage, any age, living anywhere in the world. Provided by Imerman Angels. | |
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Free, one-on-one support to patients and their families to help them solve real-life problems related to their cancer diagnosis and help patients understand their choices to make healthy decisions for a strong recovery. | |
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A free app connecting those impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers to each other to share experiences, resources, and support, no matter whether someone is navigating a new diagnosis, risk assessment and prevention, treatment, surgery, survivorship, recurrence, or caregiving. The Breasties is an all-inclusive community with members providing peer-to-peer support around the world. Provided by The Breasties. | |
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Breast Cancer survivors and thrivers can find free, practical advice on topics regarding diagnosis, treatment, and challenges that may occur after treatment ends from subject matter experts and interactive, educational programming using this online resource from the Breast Cancer Resource Center. | |
Genetics and Cancer Resource Guide | |
Join expert panelists for an overview of the role of genetics in cancer and to understand the influence that genes play on a cancer diagnosis. Find out more on genetic testing, when one should request a genetic test, and the difference between inherited genes and the biomarkers of tumors. Presented by Imerman Angels. | |
A Guide To Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting | |
This free, educational guidebook provides helpful information to understanding and managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) and provides tips on ways to alleviate disruptive side effects that may result from cancer treatment and improve quality of life. Created by the Tigerlily Foundation. | |
Healthcare Provider Education | |
Maximizing Employee Benefits
Tuesday, August 27th
12:00 - 1:30 PM CT
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This webinar will present tips to healthcare professionals to share with their patients on how to maximize benefits for health insurance plans that may be offered by employers, how to pick a health insurance plan, accessing other types of insurance (e.g., life or disability), tax saving strategies, planning for retirement, and more. Presented by Triage Cancer. | |
The Full Picture of AYA Cancer: Continuing Education Course | |
On-demand six-session series on Adolescent and Young Adult cancer. Created in collaboration between Cactus
Cancer Society and The Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society. CE credits
available for social workers and nurses.
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Opportunities for Young Women to Participate in Research | |
Are You Having Breast Cancer Surgery?
Researchers at UIC want to learn from YOU about your recovery experience through a 1-hour Zoom or phone call scheduled at your convenience. Compensation will be provided.
To participate:
- You must be at least 18 years old
- Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
- Will or have had (in the last month) a lumpectomy or mastectomy
Learn more and schedule by emailing Liza Papautsky (PI) at: elp@uic.edu
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Social Support and Coping Strategies Among LGBTQIA+ Cancer Patients
This study aims to explore the cancer health inequities and social determinants of health among the LGBTQIA+ community, specifically exploring the relationship between levels of perceived social support and coping strategies.
Participation involves completing a survey that will take about 15-20 minutes.
To participate:
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Diagnosed with Cancer
- Living in the United States
- Identify as a sexual and/or gender minority (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, asexual)
If you have any questions about the study, contact Nathan Do, MS2 at n047d401@kumc.edu
Click Here to Take the Survey
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The goal of this study is to interview Latinas to learn about their experience in getting referred to genetic counseling & testing and in discussing genetic test results with their families and their feelings about having a BRCA mutation to share this information with those caring for Latinas living with or at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The interview is expected to last 30-60 minutes and will take place using Microsoft Teams.
If you have any questions about the study, contact Lisania Milli, MSN, RN (PhD student/PI) at: lisania.milli@student.shu.edu
Click Here to Take the Survey
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PreCharge: Digital Program for People Affected by Hereditary Cancer
If your family has been affected by hereditary cancer, you may qualify to take part in PreCharge, a nationwide study funded by the National Cancer Institute. We would like your help in testing an online program designed to help individuals whose families have been affected by hereditary cancer improve their mental and emotional well-being. There is no cost to you and you will be paid for your time. You may also find that taking part in this study is interesting and helpful to you.
Click Here to Learn More
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Young and A Survivor! (YAAS!) is a robust network of clinicians, supportive service providers, navigators, survivors, thrivers, co-survivors, and local and national patient advocacy organizations engaging collaboratively to promote health equity in survival and quality of life among young women in Chicago affected by breast cancer and their co-survivors, including family members, caregivers, and community members. Young breast cancer survivors are young women diagnosed under the age of 45, including those living with metastatic breast cancer.
The YAAS! network is led by the University of Illinois Cancer Center and includes the University of Illinois at Chicago, UI Health, and five community partners: ALAS-Wings, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Imerman Angels, Triage Cancer, and Wellness House.
Young and A Survivor (YAAS) is a program at University of Illinois Cancer Center supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreement NU58DP006674
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