Breast cancer in young adults is different

• 13,000 young adults receive a breast cancer diagnosis each year. 
   
• 250,000 people who were diagnosed before age 40 are living in the U.S. today.
   
• They're often the youngest person in their oncologist's office and feel isolated among their peers. 
   
• They face early menopause, infertility, and negative impacts tot heir sexual health and body image. 
   
• Some are parenting young children while undergoing difficult treatments.
   
• Their experience is different. Their support needs to be, too. 

Young Survival Coalition (YSC)

• Supports 14,000 young survivors and their caregiver support networks every year. 
   
• Coordinates 176 in-person and virtual networking groups to connect survivors to their peers.
   
• Provides live and on-demand education with medical experts about the issues unique to young survivors.
   
• Hosts the largest conference just for young adults affected by breast cancer and provides financial assistance to expand equitable access.
   
• Is the largest nonprofit dedicated exclusively to young adults diagnosed with breast cancer age 40 and under.
   
• Connects the YSC community to mental health experts and resources designed for their unique experience.
   
• Ensures no young adult faces breast cancer alone.