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Sharsheret Stories and Blog Posts

Find inspiration, hope, support, and critical information in these stories featuring the women and families in our chain – the faces of Sharsheret. Hear more Sharsheret stories by connecting with a peer supporter, someone who shares a similar story to you.

Latest Blog Posts

When It Comes from Dad: My Journey with the BRCA1 Mutation

“1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jewish men and women carry a BRCA mutation.” That was the sign hanging…

When Support Shows Up: My Cancer Journey with Marian and Sharsheret

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 45, at the end of 2022. Like many of us, I learned I had…

Living Forward: Reflections on Cancer Survivorship

This National Cancer Survivors Month marks two years since I completed my year-long active…

Three Generations, One Battle: A Journey Through Cancer, Love, and Legacy

My mother: my hero, my rock, my inspiration, and at times, the source of my greatest pain. Like…

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