Young Survival Coalition

Young Survival Coalition Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young adults diagnosed with breast cancer.
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YSC helps young women stand strong against the many unique challenges our population faces. Among other services, YSC:
- Provides information, resources and support from diagnosis through long-term survivorship;

- Educates and empowers young women to be their own best health advocate;

- Works with healthcare providers, researchers and legislators to educate them about the unique issues young wom

en face,

- Advocates for more studies on breast cancer in young women and access to quality care. Through it all, YSC helps women find meaning, comfort and hope during one of the most challenging experiences of their lives.

“You can’t reclaim time, but you can fill it. Take the video, make the memory, and choose life in the present tense. Liv...
08/19/2026

“You can’t reclaim time, but you can fill it. Take the video, make the memory, and choose life in the present tense. Live loud, right now.” -

08/18/2026

Mothers carry so much.

The love. The worry. The urge to help. The challenge of knowing when to step in and when to step back.

If your young adult has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you don't have to navigate that balance alone.

YSC's Mom Co-Survivor Virtual Hangout is a confidential monthly space to connect with other mothers who understand this experience firsthand.💛

Meets third Thursday of the month at 3PM ET | 2PM CT | 12PM PT

Meet Alayna, another incredible member of Team YSC taking on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of young adu...
08/18/2026

Meet Alayna, another incredible member of Team YSC taking on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of young adults affected by breast cancer.

A Lagree fitness instructor and photographer based in Austin, Texas, Alayna is passionate about movement and the lifelong benefits of staying active, especially as a cancer survivor. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, she completed active treatment in 2024 and underwent DIEP flap reconstruction in 2025. This November, she'll lace up her running shoes to celebrate life, resilience, and the strength of the young breast cancer community.

"I'm running the NYC Marathon to celebrate my life and what I've gone through. I am also running for all young breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and those who have lost their lives to this stupid disease. I am so privileged to be able to run again and to do so while raising money for an organization that has done so much for young adults affected by breast cancer."

08/13/2026

There’s something different about being in a space where less has to be explained.

YSC’s AANHPI Virtual Hangout is a place for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander young adults affected by breast cancer to connect with others who understand more of the context.

Whether we’re talking about treatment, survivorship, family, identity, or simply how we’re doing, this is a space to show up as you are. No pressure. No expectations. Just community, conversation, and connection.

✨2nd Thursday of each month✨
9PM ET l 8PM CT l 6PM PT l 4PM HT

“Being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age changed everything, but it also showed me how strong I am. There were...
08/12/2026

“Being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age changed everything, but it also showed me how strong I am. There were days I didn’t feel brave, but I kept going anyway. If you’re in this fight, you’re not alone, and even on your hardest days, you’re stronger than you think.”
-, stage 3 triple positive breast cancer

08/10/2026

Finding people who understand your breast cancer experience is powerful.
Finding people who understand both your breast cancer experience and your identity can be life-giving.

The Q***r Survivors & Thrivers Virtual Hangout is a monthly space for LGBTQ+ young adults affected by breast cancer to connect, share, listen, and simply be with people who get it.

Whether you're ready to jump into the conversation or you'd rather listen, you're welcome exactly as you are.

🌈 Second Monday of every month
🕘 9 PM ET | 8 PM CT | 6 PM PT
Each session is co-facilitated by a peer lead with lived experience and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), creating a space for both community and support.

Join us from wherever you are. All you need is a phone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection.

We hope to see you there. 💛

www.youngsurvival.org/connect

No matter where you are in your experience, newly diagnosed, in treatment, living with MBC, navigating survivorship, or ...
08/10/2026

No matter where you are in your experience, newly diagnosed, in treatment, living with MBC, navigating survivorship, or somewhere in between, your voice matters.

Our community is built on honest conversations that remind us we're not alone. Every story shared has the power to help someone else feel seen, understood, or hopeful.

This is .

Have a quote, mantra, or truth that's helped you through your experience? We'd love to hear it.

Thank you, Ashlynne! 🩷

08/06/2026

People often ask how someone living with metastatic breast cancer is doing.
They don't always ask the person supporting them.

If you're caring for someone with MBC, you deserve a space that's just for you. A place to connect with others who understand the unique challenges, emotions, and questions that can come with walking alongside someone you love.

🌻 Join YSC's monthly Metastatic Co-Survivor Hangout.
🗓️ Second Sunday of every month
🕑 2 PM ET | 1 PM CT | 11 AM PT
💬 Facilitated by Mindy Brodsky, LCSW

If you're living with MBC, share this with your co-survivor. Support matters for the people supporting you, too. 💛

There isn't one breast cancer experience, and there isn't one breastfeeding experience. Sometimes the stories we don't ...
08/05/2026

There isn't one breast cancer experience, and there isn't one breastfeeding experience. Sometimes the stories we don't hear are the ones we need most.

These are a few of the reflections you shared with us. 🩷




Meet Julie Ortman, one of our inspiring Team YSC runners taking on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of you...
08/05/2026

Meet Julie Ortman, one of our inspiring Team YSC runners taking on the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon in support of young adults affected by breast cancer.

At 37, Julie was diagnosed with stage 3 HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer. In just eight months, she has faced chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, 30 rounds of radiation, and immunotherapy, all while holding onto the competitive spirit that has helped carry her through treatment. This November, just one month after completing active treatment, she'll celebrate an incredible milestone by crossing the marathon finish line.

"I'm running the New York City Marathon to celebrate my fight. When marathon day comes, I'll be one month out from active treatment, and I want to show others that even through hard times, it doesn't undo the joy and fun life has. It's important to celebrate every milestone, no matter how big or little!"

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