| There are more than 250,000 women living in the United States today who were age 40 or under when they were diagnosed with breast cancer and over 11,100 young women will be diagnosed in the next year. In fact, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 15 to 54. Unlike their post-menopausal counterparts, young women diagnosed with breast cancer face higher mortality rates, fertility issues and the possibility and ramifications of early menopause. The YSC seeks to change the face of breast cancer by: advocating to increase the number of studies about young women and breast cancer; educating young women about the importance of breast self-examination and early detection; and being a point of contact for other young women with breast cancer.
Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to improve the quality and quantity of life for all young women affected by breast cancer by educating the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and persuading them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under. The YSC also serves as a point of contact for young women living with breast cancer.
Our goal is to raise $250,000 -- $1 for each woman living in the United States today who were age 40 or under when they were diagnosed with breast cancer.
Stand up for Survival and help us raise both money and much needed awareness for young women with breast cancer. |
