"On a typical weekend afternoon I felt an unusual lump in my right breast while showering. I had a mammogram the following week which showed nothing suspicious in the area that I felt. But my gynecologist sent me for an ultrasound, which led to a biopsy, and a diagnosis of ER+ PR+ HER2- Ductal Carcinoma. The stories of women like me, however, are so much deeper than the surgeries and the doctor appointments." 
 Read more in Sharsheret Program Participant Talia Schwartz's blog.
This Wednesday, February 13th, is Sharsheret Pink Day , a worldwide movement where thousands of people raise awareness about breast and ovarian cancer and genetics and help save lives. It's not too late to sign up your school or organization! Wear pink on February 13th, lead a breast cancer awareness or fundraising event, and distribute free Sharsheret resources and giveaways. Remember to post on social media by tagging @sharsheret1 on your instagram and use #sharsheretpinkday. For more information, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus .
NEW: Who's Who On Your Treatment Team
Our Who’s Who on Your Treatment Team   web resource provides an overview of what a breast or ovarian cancer patient's treatment team looks like, and helps you understand what types of questions you can ask. For additional information, please contact   Adina Fleischmann .
Young Professionals NYC Event!
Do you know any young professionals living in NYC? Join us on Saturday night, March 9th, at 8:30 pm for a casino night at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on the Upper West Side. Come win great raffle prizes and meet other young professionals interested in learning and raising awareness about breast cancer and ovarian cancer and cancer genetics in our community. This event is made possible with support from 23andMe and the Basser Center for BRCA .
Sharsheret does not endorse any specific genetic testing options, sites, or companies. Please consult with your health care professional about testing options and any test results you have received. 
Host a Sharsheret Teal or Pink Shabbat® at your Moishe House this February! Partner with us to educate your peers about breast and ovarian cancer, related cancers and the importance of learning your cancer genetics history. Sharsheret offers a  Tool Kit  on how to host your Sharsheret Teal or Pink Shabbat®, conversation starters, and free resources and giveaways. For more information, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus . Programming is made possible with generous support from the Basser Center for BRCA .
Chicago friends, we are pleased to announce our official office opening in Lincolnwood, and the hiring of our second local professional, Rebecca Koren, as Illinois Program Coordinator. Rebecca will work alongside Illinois Regional Director Eve Kleinerman to provide one-on-one psychosocial cancer support to women and families affected by or at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, and assist in the development and delivery cancer education and outreach initiatives.

An official Sharsheret Illinois launch party is scheduled for Thursday, March 7th, at the home of Shari and Will Lennon in Skokie. For more information or to attend the launch party, please RSVP here, contact Eve Kleinerman or call 312.767.2045.
New For This Year: Purim E-Cards!
Purim is coming! In lieu of Mishloach Manot, don't wait to order Sharsheret Purim Cards to honor friends and loved ones. New for this year, we will also offer a $3 e-card option. Every Sharsheret Purim card will help us support Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer nationwide. Packs of 12 cards are on sale for $48 with free shipping or for pick up at our California, Florida, Illinois and New Jersey offices. Place your order today - Tuesday, March 12th, is the deadline for your cards to be shipped! 
1st Place Winner!
We are pleased to share that we won first place in our partner  Celgene’s Patients’ Partners “Pay It Forward” contest. As a winner, Celgene is sending Sharsheret to attend a conference led by The Kellogg School of Management called Building Organizational and Operational Effectiveness: Strengthening Your Nonprofit in Chicago, IL. Stay tuned for our takeaways that we will share with the advocacy community.
Save the date for our Chai Anniversary Benefit taking place on Sunday, May 19th, at 10:00 am at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in New Jersey! We're thrilled to announce this year's Guests of Honors, Shari and Nathan J. Lindenbaum, and the recipient of the Lisa Altman Volunteer Tribute Award, Dr. B. Aviva Preminger. Additionally, the Next Gen Award will be presented to Racheli Bloom Poleyeff. For more information, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus .
We have just a few slots left for the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 17th! Join Team Sharsheret and sign up today! For more information, please contact Ellen Kleinhaus .
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