No one can prepare you for the moment that you are diagnosed with breast cancer. However, as survivors and thrivers ourselves, we can use our experience to come together and offer the best tangible guidance as you navigate the first 30 days of your diagnosis.
We’re Seeking Girl Scout Troops to Launch a New Breast Health Initiative for Teens Many breast cancer awareness campaigns you’ve probably seen this October, focus on pink ribbons and statistics. But for many young people, real awareness starts with a question no one ever taught them to ask: “What’s normal for my body?” Awareness is […]
Every October, we see a sea of pink. Ribbons, campaigns, and reminders that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But at Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer (TBBC), we’ve come to think of it in the same way many other survivors do. We call it Breast Cancer Action Month. In fact, last year we had an entire campaign […]
How To Manage A Career & A Breast Cancer Diagnosis A breast cancer diagnosis can bring your world to a halt. But for many of us, work becomes one of the few constants in an otherwise uncertain time. The tasks that we used to look at with dread now offer an escape and, in some […]
Breast cancer treatments can profoundly impact sexual wellness. Explore how you can reclaim your comfort, confidence & intimacy.
How Lauren Niehaus Balanced Everything Throughout Her Breast Cancer Journey
Why Inclusive, Informed & Culturally Competent Healthcare Matters More Than Ever Early detection and prevention are critical when it comes to breast cancer. However, not everyone is starting from the same baseline. A landmark NIH study cited by the CDC tracked more than 87,000 premenopausal women across more than a million person-years. The study found […]
Our Conversation With Erin Perkins, Author of Young Breast Cancer: Your Story and Mine”
A Night of Purpose, Power & Profound Impact On April 5, 2025, the Vue Columbus was transformed into a beacon of interstellar solidarity as we hosted our annual Gala. This cornerstone event brought together survivors, thrivers, supporters and advocates to illuminate stories of resilience and raise crucial funds for young women navigating breast cancer. What […]
Right when you were preparing to take the next big steps in life, you’re now navigating complex medical decisions, financial concerns and a wave of new emotions. But you’re not alone.
The need for support and resources is urgent for young patients on their way to recovery.
1 in 8 breast cancer diagnoses affects someone under 40
