New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/04/2019 -- SHARE, the national breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by these diseases, is proud to announce Carol Evans as its new CEO and Executive Director. Carol was the Founder and CEO of Working Mother Media and Working Mother magazine, which she led for 25 years. She has been a lifelong advocate of equity and inclusion in the workplace, a champion for women of color, and a spokesperson for women's health issues including breast cancer.

"Carol Evans brings decades of leadership, proven success in growing businesses, and a tireless passion for advocating for women to SHARE. She is well prepared to build on SHARE's strong foundation and to lead us in expanding our mission and our outreach to women in need. We are excited for the innovation and energy she brings to our community," said Angelica Cantlon, SHARE Board President.

"What I appreciate most about SHARE is its network of survivors and women living with breast, ovarian and metastatic breast cancer who volunteer to answer the Helpline, lead our support groups and go into underserved communities to teach the symptoms and signs of these cancers. It's extraordinary to see the circle of women helping women at SHARE. I'm so proud to be a part of this work," said Carol.

Carol has launched many influential initiatives including the Working Mother 100 Best Companies and the Multicultural Women's National Conference. Carol has been a Board member for multiple nonprofits including Vice Chairman of the March of Dimes and President of AWNY. She is Co-Chair of Executive Women for Her, a national volunteer group that supports progressive female candidates, and is the author of This Is How We Do It: The Working Mother's Manifesto, published by Penguin.

Carol succeeds Jacqueline Reinhard, who served as SHARE's Executive Director from 2012-2019, as she retires. Under Jacqueline's leadership, SHARE developed a national reputation for culturally-competent outreach services into medically underserved communities. Jacqueline also led SHARE's national expansion, introducing technological innovations and support services across the country that increased the number of women SHARE serves to 200,000 each year.

"We are deeply grateful to Jacqueline for all that she has brought to SHARE during this time, building an effective foundation for SHARE's future," says Angelica, "and we are excited for Carol to bring her deep experience in advocacy and growth to strengthen SHARE's goal of ensuring that no woman has to face a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis alone."

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Ovarian Cancer Organizations Nationwide Raise Ovarian Cancer Awareness This September with the #IWishIKnew Campaign

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/27/2019 -- In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month this September, ovarian cancer survivors and patients are lifting up their voices with the #IWishIKnew social media campaign, which helps educate the public about ovarian cancer symptoms, risks, and screening options. Anyone impacted by ovarian cancer is encouraged to join the campaign in September by posting their knowledge and experiences on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtag #IWishIKnew.

"Many women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer have stories of being initially misdiagnosed or misinformed, of feeling isolated or hopeless," says Stephanie Blaufarb, Ovarian Cancer Program Director at SHARE, a national breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit. "#IWishIKnew lets their stories be heard, connecting women with this shared experience and educating the public about ovarian cancer risk factors, symptoms, and screening."

Throughout September, the organizations SHARE, Clearity Foundation, Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance, FORCE, Foundation for Women's Cancer, Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Steps Through OC, T.E.A.L.®, and others will be featuring statements on social media from ovarian cancer survivors and patients about what they wish they had known about ovarian cancer when they were first diagnosed using #IWishIKnew:

"#IWishIKnew ovarian cancer is not totally silent. It whispers and needs to be heard. Learn the symptoms, the risks, and what you can do to help prevent getting it. Stay educated! Most importantly, don't ignore any symptom, no matter how vague. Listen to your body." – Pam, stage 3C, diagnosed 2004

The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be over 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed in the United States this year. Symptoms of ovarian cancer include bloating, pain in the lower belly, feeling full quickly or having trouble eating, and having to urinate more often or more urgently, but "there is no screening test for ovarian cancer," said Dr. Stephanie V. Blank, Director of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at Mount Sinai Health System. "A PAP smear is a screening tool for cervical cancer and does not screen for ovarian cancer."

Anyone impacted by ovarian cancer can join the #IWishIKnew campaign on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram starting September 1, 2019 by using the hashtag to share their experiences or by sharing content from #IWishIKnew collaborators, linked above.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. Learn more at sharecancersupport.org.

About FORCE
No one should have to face hereditary breast and ovarian cancer alone. FORCE is the voice of the HBOC community, providing support, education and awareness to help those facing hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers know their healthcare options and make informed decisions. The organization is the de facto leader in guiding critical research and policy issues that impact the HBOC community. For more information about FORCE and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, please visit www.facingourrisk.org.

About FWC
The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting research, education and public awareness of gynecologic cancers. FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). Learn more at foundationforwomenscancer.org.

About Tell Every Amazing Lady®
Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation's mission also known as T.E.A.L.®'s mission is to promote public awareness and education of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer while providing support to survivors and raising funds for research in order to find a screening test and cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more please visit www.TellEveryAmazingLady.org

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New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/19/2019 -- National breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit SHARE is pleased to welcome Angelica Cantlon as the organization's new Board President. Angelica Cantlon is the Founder and Managing Partner at Cantlon & Associates, LLC in New Canaan, CT. She succeeds Ilene Cohen, Senior Vice President at PubWorX, who served as Board President for two terms and will remain on the Board.

"We are deeply thankful to Ilene Cohen for her years of service to SHARE, and we are now delighted to welcome Angelica Cantlon as our Board President. Angelica brings a sincere passion for SHARE's mission, and her immense expertise in global strategy and human capital will help SHARE scale to serve the hundreds of thousands of women facing breast or ovarian cancer in need of support," says Jacqueline Reinhard, SHARE's Executive Director.

Ms. Cantlon is herself a two-time breast cancer survivor. "I feel very privileged to have been offered this opportunity and believe this is a way for me to pay it forward after so many people, both friends and family, were there for me," she says.

From 2009 to 2017, Ms. Cantlon was Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, for International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Prior to joining IFF, Ms. Cantlon spent 10 years at MetLife; her last position was Senior Vice President and International Chief Administrative Officer. She has also held executive HR positions at Morgan Stanley, Orion Capital Companies, Avon Products, and Southern New England Telephone, and has worked for Greenwich Hospital and The American Health Foundation. She is on the Advisory Board of Healthy Children Directions and is a member of the International Women's Forum; she previously was on the Women's Council and Leadership Committee of Lincoln Center. Ms. Cantlon holds a BS with honors from Marymount College and a MA, Omicron Nu, from New York University.

"SHARE has a 43 year foundation of strength, our mission is clear, and we have a deeply knowledgeable staff and amazing volunteers. My goal is to leverage all that has come before and consider how we can reach even more women to lighten their struggle during a time of need. SHARE's Board will continue to strengthen our alliances with other organizations, get the word out on who we are, and enhance our fundraising so that there are more resources to go towards our mission," says Ms. Cantlon.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically under-served communities. Our mission is to connect these women with the unique support of survivors and peers, creating a nationwide community where no one has to face breast or ovarian cancer alone. SHARE's free services, provided in both English and Spanish, include national helplines, support groups, expert-led educational programs, clinical trial assistance, community outreach, corporate education, advocacy opportunities, caregiver support, and survivor-patient navigation.

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Local Woman Starts Breast Cancer Outreach for Vulnerable Population

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/04/2019 -- After realizing her local hospital only offered a single breast cancer support group for Spanish-speakers, local breast cancer survivor Pierre started her own support group in her apartment building, in connection with LatinaSHARE, the Spanish-language division of national cancer nonprofit SHARE. Her next meeting, open to all Spanish-speaking women affected by breast cancer, is June 25. Pierre is also making a targeted effort to perform outreach into Orlando's Spanish-speaking communities.

"I had no family history of breast cancer that I knew of. Women didn't do self-exams at that time. People didn't talk about those things," Pierre says of when she was diagnosed. Eventually she called LatinaSHARE's free Spanish-language breast cancer helpline. Soon, she was volunteering herself as a LatinaSHARE support group facilitator.

After completing treatment in New York, Pierre moved to Orlando. But she missed the connection and fulfillment that came from working with breast cancer patients and survivors. When she discovered the lack of Spanish-language services available to Orlando's Latina population, she took it upon herself to begin filling that need through a support group and outreach.
"I hung a support group flyer up in the local senior center and in my apartment building. And the women just came."

Orlando has a significant Latino population but lacks meaningful access to Spanish-language cancer support services. Research shows that Hispanic women face more barriers to breast cancer care than other ethnicities, including cultural and language issues, lack of childcare or dependable transportation and, being denied sick leave from employers. Lower income or poor health insurance also leads the community to receive fewer mammograms than other women, which means Latina women are often diagnosed at advanced stages that are harder to treat.

"So many obstacles get in the way of Latinas taking care of their breast health, from language barriers to fear," said Jennie Santiago, co-director of LatinaSHARE. "We are so excited to have a presence in Orlando where there are fewer Spanish-language services. This will allow us to continue to empower these women to overcome these obstacles."

Many cancer support groups are led by an LCSW. Pierre's group uses LatinaSHARE's peer model, which trains cancer survivors to lead support groups. "Having a survivor facilitate instead of a social worker helps to put a face on survivorship for women. It helps them realize they can be okay too," says Pierre.

Pierre is now conducting outreach among clinics, hospitals, and community hubs for Orlando's Spanish-speakers to distribute culturally relevant information about breast and ovarian cancer, and is recruiting other women to do the same. Eventually, she'd like to see even more Spanish language services become available in Orlando. "There are so many programs that helped me when I was a patient, like yoga and meditation. I want to be a part of helping to offer more services in Spanish that continue to improve women's health."

Pierre's group is held entirely in Spanish and meets at 350 E. Jackson St. 2-3:30pm, on June 25, July 16, and July 30. Register here or call 212.221.1626.

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Ms. Walker is expanding breast and ovarian cancer awareness to African-American and Caribbean women in the five boroughs through NYC nonprofit SHARE

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/05/2019 -- Desiree Walker, a two-time breast cancer survivor, is determined to eliminate the health gap for African-American and Afro-Caribbean women in underserved NYC communities.

Walker works with SHARE, a New York City-based breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit, as an Ambassador for its African-American Ambassador program, an outreach initiative that trains women of color to educate their communities throughout the five boroughs about breast and ovarian cancer in order to reduce health disparities. She also facilitates its Harlem support group for women of African descent.

It's an agenda that's close to Walker's heart, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 38 years old. The illness took her by surprise, as she'd previously regarded breast cancer as an older woman's disease.

"When I was diagnosed, I knew the words "breast" and "cancer" but very little about breast cancer as a disease, which made me feel powerless," Walker says. "As a result, it's been my mission to educate communities, especially women, and empower them if they should ever hear the words 'you have breast cancer.'"

This mission led Walker to SHARE in 2008, where she performed general outreach and facilitated several programs before moving into her current role with SHARE's Ambassador program. SHARE Ambassadors are all women of color, trained to share their experience with cancer in their communities and distribute reliable information about breast and ovarian cancer symptoms, screenings, and potential risk factors at community health fairs, churches, and consulates. In 2018, the Ambassador program reached more than 31,000 women in the five boroughs.

Walker also wants women to know the importance of advocating for themselves, recalling an encounter with an oncologist she believed didn't take her concerns seriously. "Don't be afraid to speak up if something doesn't feel right. It's important that you voice your concerns and feel heard through every step of the journey."

Research has shown significant health disparities for women of color, including different treatment within the medical system. Black women are 42% more likely to die from breast cancer than White women, are often diagnosed with more aggressive cancers at later stages, and do not receive timely follow-up after diagnosis and treatment.

"Women of color face many barriers when it comes to their health," said Ivis Febus-Sampayo, SHARE's Senior Director of Programs. "Outreach like the Ambassador Program is just one way we're working to change that."

Walker also leads a breast and ovarian cancer support group for women of African descent, meeting twice a month in Harlem. The group is an opportunity to connect with other women who are also undergoing the challenges particular to being a woman of color with cancer. "It's a safe space for everyone to be candid and comfortable to share whatever's on their mind without fear of judgment," Walker says.

The SHARE Ambassador Program is funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Fund in The New York Community Trust, Genentech, and generous SHARE donors. For more information, including how to participate, visit: sharecancersupport.org/outreach/share-ambassadors

The Harlem support group for women of African descent meets at Countee Cullen Library at 104 W. 136th St from 4-5:30pm on March 19 and April 16 and from 5-6:30pm on February 5, March 5 and April 2. Interested participants can register at 212.382.2111.

Community venues looking to schedule an Ambassador presentation or drop-off of materials can contact Dominique Bethea, Outreach Manager, at dbethea@sharecancersupport.org

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. SHARE meets women wherever they are with the insight of others who have been there too, creating a nationwide community where no one feels alone. SHARE's free services, provided in both English and Spanish, include support groups, expert-led educational programs, national Helplines, community outreach, online communities, corporate education programs, advocacy opportunities, caregiver support, and survivor-patient navigation.

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Panel discussion hosted by Judges & Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert, SHARE Cancer Support, and Young Survival Coalition will examine transparency and accountability among healthcare institutions, doctors and patients

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/04/2019 -- Oncologist Dr. Otis W. Brawley, researcher Robert M. Cook-Deegan, and breast cancer advocate Fran Visco will speak on January 10 at a panel discussion moderated by Robert Bazell: "Conflicts of Interest in Research and Treatment: What Breast Cancer Patients Should Know." The event is co-sponsored by SHARE Cancer Support, Young Survival Coalition and Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert. Free and open to the public, it will explore the growing concerns about how the financial interests of medical professionals and institutions may influence the treatment of patients.

"Trust is an important part of patients' relationship to the medical community," said Jackie Reinhard, SHARE's Executive Director. "We hope that this event will help breast cancer patients and advocates understand how that trust may be compromised by conflicts of interest, and how they can play a role in making positive changes."

The panel takes place in the wake of revelations about medical executives, researchers, and institutions benefitting from undisclosed ties to health and pharmaceutical companies. Panelists will speak to the practical and ethical implications of sponsored research, corporate partnerships, and failures to disclose, and will suggest opportunities for advocacy. They include:

Robert Bazell (moderator), adjunct professor in the Department of Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology at Yale University. He was the chief science and health correspondent for NBC News for 38 years and is the author of the best-selling book HER-2: The Making of Herceptin, a Revolutionary Treatment for Breast Cancer (Random House, 1998);

Otis W. Brawley, MD, board-certified oncologist and professor at Johns Hopkins who is regarded internationally as one of the leading experts in cancer treatment and prevention. He served as Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice-President of the American Cancer Society for 11 years and is the author of How We Do Harm: A Doctor Breaks Ranks on Being Sick in America (St. Martin's Griffin, 2012). In 2018, Dr. Brawley resigned from the ACS over concerns of its fundraising ties to corporations with questionable medical credentials;

Robert M. Cook-Deegan, research professor in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and with the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at Arizona State University. He founded and directed Duke's Center for Genome Ethics, Law & Policy, and has written extensively about science and health policy, and cancer and ethics;

and Fran Visco, Esq, President of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, a grassroots advocacy coalition of more than 600 organizations and tens of thousands of individual members. A leader in many national breast cancer advocacy efforts, she is a member of the Governance Board for the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), the nation's independent watchdog on drug pricing.

"We feel these panelists will present a keen insight into the state of the medical community's conflicts of interest and be able to suggest paths forward for advocacy," says Ms. Reinhard.

"Conflicts of Interest in Research and Treatment: What Breast Cancer Patients Should Know" will be comprised of a panel discussion followed by a Q&A. It will take place on January 10, 6-7:30pm, in the Actors Equity Building at 165 W 46th St., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10036. It will be recorded and available post-event on the SHARE website, sharecancersupport.org. Register at: http://bit.ly/2rs9EQe

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. Its mission is to connect women wherever they are with the insight of others who have been there too, creating a nationwide community where no one has to face breast or ovarian cancer alone. SHARE's free services, provided in both English and Spanish, include national helplines, support groups, expert-led educational programs, community outreach, online communities, corporate education, advocacy opportunities, caregiver support, and survivor-patient navigation. Learn more at sharecancersupport.org or 844.ASK.SHARE

About Young Survival Coalition
Established in 1998, Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the premier organization dedicated to young women with breast cancer. Founded by three young survivors, YSC began as a grassroots organization to advocate on behalf of all young women diagnosed with breast cancer to increase their length and quality of life. Based in New York City, with networks nationwide, YSC provides free resources, connections and educational materials so young women with breast cancer feel supported, empowered and hopeful. YSC seeks to educate and influence the medical, research and legislative communities to address breast cancer in young women, and to ensure that no young woman faces breast cancer alone. For more information, visit youngsurvival.org.

About Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert
Judges And Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert (JALBCA) began in the early '90s to educate the legal community about breast cancer. Today, the judges and lawyers of JALBCA continue that mission by educating members of their profession and harnessing their legal expertise and passion to promote medical, educational, social, and legal services. In supporting services like The Family Center and ScanVan, JALBCA facilitates breast cancer detection for those with little or no medical insurance and brings hope to families in marginalized communities. Fiercely committed to alleviating breast cancer, JALBCA continues to fund educational programs, and family-focused initiatives to improve the quality of life for those affected.

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The first of its kind, the TalkMets/Tuesday Helpline will connect callers with Stage IV breast cancer directly with a metastatic peer

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/08/2018 -- National breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit SHARE Cancer Support is launching the first dedicated Metastatic Breast Cancer Helpline program, called TalkMets/Tuesday, this November. TalkMets/Tuesday will allow metastatic callers to SHARE's Breast Cancer Helpline (844.ASK.SHARE) to use extension "6" to be assured that the person who answers their call is also living with metastatic breast cancer and has been trained to offer empathetic support, reliable information, and a listening ear.

"Women with metastatic disease often feel excluded by the wider breast cancer community," says Victoria Goldberg, a SHARE Helpline volunteer living with metastatic breast cancer. "We have different needs that are not necessarily served by programs geared toward early stage breast cancer."

According to the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance, virtually all of the 40,000 deaths from breast cancer in the U.S. each year occur as a result of metastatic breast cancer, (also called MBC or Stage IV disease) which begins in the breast and spreads to other parts of the body. It is progressive and incurable, and the median survival rate after diagnosis is just three years, though some women live longer.

"SHARE's dedicated Metastatic Helpline, TalkMets/Tuesday, recognizes our differences and makes them a priority," says Ms. Goldberg.

TalkMets/Tuesday is part of SHARE's unique metastatic breast cancer program, which touches lives 23,000 times each year through 15 monthly telephone and in-person support groups, including a Spanish-language group and a group for young women, an annual conference, roundtable discussions, exercise classes, and educational programs on practical and clinical topics.

"Our program participants tell us that the support and camaraderie they receive from women who share their diagnosis is invaluable," says Christine Benjamin, Breast Cancer Program Director at SHARE. "Many women living with metastatic disease have never met anyone else with MBC, so it can be especially meaningful for them to connect with someone who understands it firsthand."

SHARE's all-stage Breast Cancer Helpline (844.ASK.SHARE), available seven days a week, provides 6,000 women with compassionate peer support every year. Started in 1977 by a group of breast cancer patients, it continues to be staffed entirely by trained breast cancer peers. It is available in 19 languages. Callers with metastatic breast cancer who wish to speak to a peer on days other than TalkMets/Tuesdays can ask to be specially matched.

TalkMets/Tuesday is available beginning November 6, 2018 every Tuesday from 9:30am-9pm ET at 844.275.7527 ext. 6.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. SHARE meets women wherever they are with the insight of others who have been there too, creating a nationwide community where no one feels alone. SHARE's free services, provided in both English and Spanish, include support groups, expert-led educational programs, national Helplines, community outreach, online communities, corporate education programs, advocacy opportunities, caregiver support, and survivor-patient navigation.

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New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/29/2018 -- September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates one in 78 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in their lifetime. In the United States alone, there will be over 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed this year and over 14,000 women will die from the disease. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity for organizations and people to spread awareness and education about ovarian cancer.

This year, the Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC), SHARE Cancer Support, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) and Tell Every Amazing Lady (T.E.A.L.®) are collaborating on a national social media campaign featuring the voices of real people. Survivors, patients, medical staff, advocates and friends are encouraged to post messages about what they want the public to know about ovarian cancer using #IWishIKnew throughout the month.

"I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and BRCA2. My family was tested soon after, and now we know they all carry the BRCA2 gene and they can monitor and minimize their risk. Genetic testing is so important." – Mary Beth, stage 3C, diagnosed 2013

Ovarian cancer has been called the "silent killer" because its symptoms were thought to be undetectable until it reached the later stages. Recent studies have shown the following symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population:

- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
- Feeling the need to urinate urgently or often

"Ovarian cancer is not totally silent. It whispers and needs to be heard. Learn the symptoms, the risks, and what you can do to help prevent getting it. Stay educated! Most importantly, don't ignore any symptom, no matter how vague. Listen to your body." – Pam, stage 3C, diagnosed 2004

Aside from sharing knowledge and creating a sense of community, this campaign serves as a reminder not to ignore even minor symptoms and to seek a gynecologic oncologist who can manage cancer care from diagnosis to completion of treatment.

"Women diagnosed with this disease are living longer, and some of us have not recurred. We have actually survived to hear gynecologic oncologists use the word 'cured' for late-state ovarian cancer. Miraculous." – Andrea, stage 3C, diagnosed 1996

Learn more about the #IWishIKnew campaign and how to get involved at iwishiknewovca.com.

About FWC
The Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing research, education and awareness about gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection and optimal treatment. The FWC is the official foundation of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO). Learn more at foundationforwomenscancer.org.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on medically underserved communities. Learn more at sharecancersupport.org.

About NOCC
The mission of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is to save lives by fighting tirelessly to prevent and cure ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors. Learn more at ovarian.org.

About T.E.A.L.®
Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation's mission is to promote public awareness and education of the signs, symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer, while providing support to survivors and raising funds for research in order to find the cure for ovarian cancer. Learn more at tealwalk.org and telleveryamazinglady.org.

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Lehigh Valley Woman Starts First Ovarian Cancer Support Group In The Region

Allentown, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/26/2018 -- Donna Barats, a local Zumba instructor and 2-year ovarian cancer survivor, is offering a new, peer-led support group to make sure that other Lehigh Valley women with the disease do not have to face it alone.

Barats was diagnosed with primary peritoneal ovarian cancer in April 2016 and decided to start her group after realizing that there wasn't a single local support group just for women with this disease, which is the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. women. Her support group meets monthly in Allentown, PA and is in partnership with SHARE, a national women's cancer support nonprofit.

Like many women with ovarian cancer, Barats was initially misdiagnosed and treated for months for a different condition. Early stage ovarian cancer is difficult to detect due to the absence of distinct symptoms. Most ovarian cancer is diagnosed at a late stage, but even these symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and difficulty eating, are often easily misattributed to other health conditions. Of the 22,000 women who will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018, about 14,000 will die from the disease.

When Barats finally started chemo, just days after her daughter's wedding, she began searching for a nearby ovarian cancer support group. "I wanted to talk to peers. I didn't only want to talk to someone to try to sympathize, but someone who was like me, who went through it," says Barats.

The only group she could locate had been defunct for years. Barats' students from the Zumba classes she teaches in Allentown were supportive, but she says there were still things that she knew only other ovarian cancer peers could advise her on. She promised herself that if she made it through treatment, she'd start her own peer support group.

"I felt responsible for helping spread awareness of ovarian cancer," she says. "Women hear so much about breast cancer and breast cancer awareness, while no one really talks about this other major disease. With ovarian cancer, on top of treatment and recovery, women can lose their reproductive organs and go through premature menopause. It's extremely tough."

When Barats finished treatment and decided to launch her group, she connected with SHARE, which trains and resources peer-led support groups.

"SHARE is excited to be able to come alongside and support someone like Donna, who is such an inspiring figure and is meeting a real need in the Lehigh Valley community," says Stephanie Blaufarb, Ovarian Cancer Program Director at SHARE.

In addition to peer-led ovarian groups, SHARE also offers webinars, Facebook Live events, an online community, tele/video discussion groups, a helpline, clinical trials education, Spanish-language support, and advocacy opportunities just for women affected by ovarian cancer.

Through her support group, Barats hopes to offer other women who have been recently diagnosed, or who are in or have completed treatment for ovarian cancer, the kind of support she wishes she had access to. Barats would like to extend opportunities for caregivers to receive peer-support, as well.

The Lehigh Valley ovarian cancer support group meets at Trinity Wesleyan Church, 6736 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA 18106 on one Thursday each month from 7-8:30pm. The next meeting is August 2. Register at http://bit.ly/LehighSHARE or the Ovarian SHARE Helpline, 212-719-1204.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women affected by breast or ovarian cancer, with a special focus on outreach to medically underserved communities. Its peer-model meets women wherever they are with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide community where no one feels alone. Its free services include in-person and virtual support groups, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, educational tools, advocacy opportunities, and survivor-patient navigation.

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New Breast Cancer Services Available through SHARE Cancer Support at AACR

Philadelphia, PA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/21/2018 -- Philadelphia resident Jo Holz wants to make sure that no woman with breast cancer feels alone. As a former senior market research executive at companies like NBC Universal and Nielsen, Holz sits on the board of SHARE, a national nonprofit offering free breast and ovarian cancer support services. This work is personal: a breast cancer survivor herself, Holz has also been a recipient of SHARE's services. Now, she is taking on a third role: Holz will be the facilitator of SHARE's first ever breast cancer support group in Philadelphia at the American Association for Cancer Research, meeting for the first time June 5.

Holz was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 after a routine mammogram and attended a SHARE support group outside the state. She notes that she didn't want to go at first. But "it turned out to be the absolute best thing that happened to me during that difficult time."

According to the American Cancer Society, over 266,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018; there are just over 3 million women living with a history of breast cancer in the U.S. Many breast cancer patients rely on their doctors to recommend treatments that will move them into remission. But patients today have dozens of other considerations as well, including clinical trial options, financial toxicity and family relationships, that they need to talk about.

The goal of Holz's group is to offer women with breast cancer in Philadelphia the opportunity to share their experiences and exchange information in a safe, empowering space. Like all of SHARE's groups, it is led by a trained peer rather than a medical professional, offering a freer environment.

"We are grateful to the AACR for working with SHARE to provide our services to women in the Philadelphia area," says Jacqueline Reinhard, Executive Director of SHARE. "And we're so glad to have members like Jo, who see firsthand the value of the peer-support that SHARE provides."

"I had a wonderful family and lots of supportive friends, but nothing compared to being able to talk about my darkest fears with a group of women with whom I didn't have to censor myself in any way," Holz says. "After offering my professional expertise on SHARE's board for a number of years, I'm very excited to be able to give back in a new way."

Holz has been the Vice President of News Research at NBC Universal, Senior Vice President of Media Analytics at Nielsen, and is author of the first-ever written history of children's television, Kids' TV Grows Up.

The Philadelphia SHARE Breast Cancer Support Group meets at Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the American Association for Cancer Research, 615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The next meeting is June 5. Participants can register at http://bit.ly/PhillySHARE or call 844.ASK.SHARE.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that improves the lives of women affected by breast and ovarian cancers through experienced peer support, accessible education, and innovative outreach, always for free. It meets women wherever they are, especially in medically underserved communities, with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide network where women are empowered and feel less alone. Its free services include support groups, educational tools, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, and survivor-patient navigation.

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Local Survivor Offering Spanish Breast Cancer Support Group During National Women's Health Week

Brooklyn, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/03/2018 -- Sally Pierre, a 30 year breast cancer survivor, wants to change the landscape of breast cancer support for Latina women in Orlando.

After realizing her local hospital offered only one Spanish-language breast cancer support group, Pierre started her own in parternship with LatinaSHARE, the Spanish-language program of national cancer support nonprofit SHARE. Her next meeting, open to all local Spanish-speaking women affected by breast cancer, is May 15, during National Women's Health Week.

When she had been diagnosed with breast cancer 30 years ago in New York, Pierre felt extremely alone. "I had no family history of breast cancer that I knew of. Women didn't do self-exams at that time. People didn't talk about those things," she says. Eventually she called the free LatinaSHARE breast cancer helpline through cancer support nonprofit SHARE. Soon, she was volunteering herself as a LatinaSHARE support group facilitator.

After completing treatment, Pierre moved to Orlando. But she missed the connection and fulfillment that came from working with breast cancer patients and survivors. When she discovered the lack of Spanish-language services available to Orlando's Latina population, she took it upon herself to begin filling that need.

"I hung a support group flyer up in the local senior center and in my apartment building. And the women just came."

Many cancer support groups are led by an LCSW. Pierre's group uses LatinaSHARE's peer model, which trains cancer survivors to lead support groups. "Having a survivor facilitate instead of a social worker helps to put a face on survivorship for women. It helps them realize they can be okay too," says Pierre.

Orlando has a significant Latino population but lacks meaningful access to Spanish-language cancer support services. Research shows that Hispanic women face more barriers to breast cancer care than other ethnicities, including cultural and language issues, lack of childcare or dependable transportation, being denied sick leave from employers. Low income or poor health insurance also leads the community to receive fewer mammograms than other women, which means Latina women are often diagnosed at advanced stages that are harder to treat.

"So many obstacles get in the way of Latinas taking care of their breast health, from language barriers to fear," said Jennie Santiago, co-director of LatinaSHARE. "We are so excited to have a presence in Orlando where there are fewer Spanish-language services. This will allow us to continue to empower these women to overcome these obstacles."

Pierre says her group of breast cancer survivors continues to grow. Eventually, she hopes to work to promote even more Spanish-language and culturally sensitive services in Orlando. "There are so many programs that helped me when I was a patient, like yoga and meditation. I want to be a part of helping to offer more services in Spanish that continue to improve women's health."

The group is held entirely in Spanish and meets at 350 E. Jackson St. 2-3:30pm, on May 15 and 29, June 12 and 26, and July 20 and 24. Register at 212-221-1626.

About LatinaSHARE
LatinaSHARE is the Spanish-language division of SHARE, offering a complete roster of breast and ovarian cancer support services entirely in Spanish. LatinaSHARE provides reliable health information, culturally sensitive support, and practical resources such as wigs and breast forms to over 28,000 women every year through its support groups, Spanish-language helpline, education initiatives, patient-navigators, and outreach to immigrant women. It has been recognized by many international corporations, the New York State governing body, and community trusts alike.

For Spanish-language information about LatinaSHARE, visit latina.sharecancersupport.org.

About SHARE
SHARE is a nationwide nonprofit that improves the lives of women affected by breast and ovarian cancers through experienced peer support, accessible education, and innovative outreach, always for free. It meets women wherever they are, especially in medically underserved communities, with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide network where women are empowered and feel less alone. Its free services include support groups, educational tools, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, and survivor-patient navigation.

For more information, visit sharecancersupport.org.

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Event aimed at providing preventive health services to uninsured women in NYC

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/16/2018 -- SHARE Cancer Support, a nonprofit offering free support to women with breast and ovarian cancer, is partnering with Chef Melba Wilson of Melba's Restaurant to offer free mammograms to women.

On March 21 a mobile "scan-van" staffed by trained mammographers will be parked outside Melba's Restaurant in Harlem; uninsured women over 40 can have a free mammogram performed on site regardless of insurance status. Women who receive a mammogram will also receive a $5 coupon to dine at Melba's.

"We are excited to work with Melba on this important cause," said SHARE's Executive Director, Jackie Reinhard. "Every woman should have access to appropriate screening and healthcare, and we encourage all women to talk to a healthcare professional about a screening plan that's right for them."

Chef Wilson, born and raised in Harlem, has long been passionate about supporting the wellbeing of her community, which has a significant African-American population. Breast cancer is a particular risk to this population; according to the American Cancer Society, Black women tend to be diagnosed with more aggressive forms, and lack adequate access to health insurance and medical care, and are 42% more likely to die from the disease than White women.

Chef WIlson is also an annual participant in SHARE's annual fundraising tasting event, A Second Helping of Life, which brings together the top female chefs in NYC to offer a sampling of their signature dishes to raise money for women with breast or ovarian cancer. 2018's A Second Helping of Life event will be Monday, September 17; for more information visit sharebenefit.org.

The scan-van will be parked outside 300 W. 114th St. from 1:30-4:00pm. Reseverations required. Melba's Restaurant opens for dinner at 5pm. For inquiries about the event, contact Melba's Restaurant at melbascatering@gmail.com.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that improves the lives of women affected by breast and ovarian cancers through experienced peer support, accessible education, and innovative outreach, always for free. It meets women wherever they are, especially in medically underserved communities, with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide network where women are empowered and feel less alone. Its free services include support groups, educational tools, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, and survivor-patient navigation.

About Melba's Restaurant
Melba's Restaurant opened in 2005 and quickly became a neighborhood staple attracting celebrities and locals alike. Wilson's classic southern cuisine is a favorite of critics, having received rave reviews from Time Out New York, Zagat and Thrillist. She is also the author of a best selling cookbook, Melba's American Comfort, and has appeared on various television shows including Throwdown with Bobby Flay on The Food Network, Consumed on CNBC, and The View on ABC.

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Event Aimed at Providing Preventive Health Services to Uninsured Women in NYC

New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/15/2018 -- SHARE Cancer Support, a nonprofit offering free support to women with breast and ovarian cancers, is partnering with Chef Melba Wilson of Melba's Restaurant to offer free mammograms to women.

On March 21 a mobile "scan-van" staffed by trained mammographers will be parked outside Melba's Restaurant in Harlem; uninsured women over 40 can have a free mammogram performed on site regardless of insurance status. Women who receive a mammogram will also receive a $5 coupon to dine at Melba's.

"We are excited to work with Melba on this important cause," said SHARE's Executive Director, Jackie Reinhard. "Every woman should have access to appropriate screening and healthcare, and we encourage all women to talk to a healthcare professional about a screening plan that's right for them."

Chef Wilson, born and raised in Harlem, has long been passionate about supporting the wellbeing of her community, which has a significant African-American population. Breast cancer is a particular risk to this population; according to the American Cancer Society, Black women tend to be diagnosed with more aggressive forms, and lack adequate access to health insurance and medical care, and are 42% more likely to die from the disease than White women.

Chef WIlson is also an annual participant in SHARE's annual fundraising tasting event, A Second Helping of Life, which brings together the top female chefs in NYC to offer a sampling of their signature dishes to raise money for women with breast or ovarian cancer. 2018's A Second Helping of Life event will be Monday, September 17; for more information visit sharebenefit.org.

The scan-van will be parked outside 300 W. 114th St. from 1:30-5:30pm. Melba's Restaurant opens for dinner at 5pm. For inquiries about the event contact Melba's Restaurant at melbascatering@gmail.com.

About SHARE
SHARE is a national nonprofit that improves the lives of women affected by breast and ovarian cancers through experienced peer support, accessible education, and innovative outreach, always for free. It meets women wherever they are, especially in medically underserved communities, with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide network where women are empowered and feel less alone. Its free services include support groups, educational tools, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, and survivor-patient navigation

About Melba's Restaurant
Melba's Restaurant opened in 2005 and quickly became a neighborhood staple attracting celebrities and locals alike. Wilson's classic southern cuisine is a favorite of critics, having received rave reviews from Time Out New York, Zagat and Thrillist. She is also the author of a best selling cookbook, Melba's American Comfort, and has appeared on various television shows including Throwdown with Bobby Flay on The Food Network, Consumed on CNBC, and The View on ABC.

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New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/26/2018 -- On March 3, Triple Negative Awareness Day, SHARE Cancer Support, a national breast and ovarian cancer support nonprofit, is raising awareness about triple negative breast cancer to help the public understand the risks and severity of developing the disease and to encourage advocacy efforts for better treatments.

Here are some key statistics about triple negative breast cancer (TNBC):

1. Triple negative breast cancer accounts for 10-20% of all breast cancers.

2. It affects more vulnerable populations, like younger women and women of color. Triple negative breast cancer is more likely to occur in women before age 40 or 50. African-American women are 3 times more likely to develop triple-negative disease than white women.

3. It is more aggressive. Triple-negative is more likely to spread (become metastatic, or stage IV; metastatic breast cancer is progressive and incurable). It is also more likely to recur after successful treatment. Survival rates over 5 years also tend to be lower.

4. Most modern treatments are not applicable. Breast cancers that are ER/PR+ or HER2+ can be treated with less toxic hormonal therapies and targeted therapies. "Triple negative" breast cancer is ER-, PR-, and HER2-, meaning that its only treatment option is chemotherapy, widely known to be extremely harsh on the body.

"Hearing a diagnosis of any type of cancer is terrifying. A diagnosis of triple negative cancer is particularly scary because there are few treatment options," says Christine Benjamin, Breast Cancer Program Director at SHARE Cancer Support. Benjamin was diagnosed with triple negative disease but successfully completed treatment years ago.

To raise awareness of triple negative disease on March 3, SHARE will be highlighting information about the latest treatment options, opportunities for support, and using the tool Thunderclap to highlight a statement calling for more triple negative treatment options across social media.

To participate in the Thunderclap, users of social media can visit https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/68320-tnbc-awareness-day.

"SHARE has always been focused on supporting and elevating patients and patient voice, so on Triple Negative Awareness Day we want to amplify the voices of women who need increased treatment options," says Jackie Reinhard, Executive Director of SHARE.

SHARE regularly hosts programs providing information about triple negative disease and features stories from women with this diagnosis about how they cope.

Find more information about TNBC here: https://www.sharecancersupport.org/2009/09/triple-negative-breast-cancer/.

About SHARE
SHARE is a nationwide nonprofit that improves the lives of women affected by breast and ovarian cancers through experienced peer support, accessible education, and innovative outreach, always for free. It meets women wherever they are, especially in medically underserved communities, with the insight of women who have been there too, creating a nationwide network where women are empowered and feel less alone. Its free services include support groups, educational tools, expert-led webinars and presentations, a national helpline, online communities, and survivor-patient navigation.

All of SHARE's services can be accessed through http://www.sharecancersupport.org, and the helpline, 844.ASK.SHARE (844-275-7427).

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