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Where the Money Goes
Each year, 13,000 young adults face a breast cancer diagnosis. They’re often the youngest person in their oncologist’s office. They face early menopause, infertility, and negative impacts to their sexual health and body image. They also have higher rates of feeling isolated, depressed and anxious than their older counterparts.
You can help YSC support each of them. Your fundraising helps provide 170+ local support groups, live and on-demand health education, the largest international conference dedicated to young survivors and thrivers, and so much more.
100% of the money you fundraise for this event goes directly to mission.
YSC impact in action
15,000
survivors and their care-givers served every year
20,000
views of educational livestreams and on-demand video
700,000
educational pages read
94%
felt more confident talking to their healthcare providers after attending educational event
94%
felt more knowledgeable about issues unique to the young breast cancer community after education event
70%
felt more supported and informed after attending a community hangout
Breast Cancer is Different for Young Adults
Isolated
Often the youngest person in their oncologist’s office
Biologically Different
Diagnosed with more aggressive forms of breast cancer with higher fatality rate
Underrepresented
Research studies and clinical trials conducted on older populations
Fertility & Family Planning
Face early menopause, infertility, and negative impacts to their sexual health
Mental Health Impact
More likely than older counterparts to experience depression and anxiety
Financial Hardship
Less likely to be established in their careers and may lack sufficient health insurance
YSC Programs
Sync
Extensive education, community building and support programs tailored to meet the unique needs of the diverse community of young adults impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis before their 41st birthday.
Project 528
Comprehensive global needs assessment to identify and understand the most pressing needs of survivors, their caregivers, and healthcare providers who serve them, and share data analysis across languages and continents to improve the quality of care for all. Learn more at project528.youngsurvival.org.
Empower
Culturally relevant digital health content and tailored support services meant to increase access to quality cancer care and foster trust in clinical trials for the for Black, Latinx, Asian and LGBTQ+ young breast cancer communities.