Join us in HOT-lanta for a weekend of community, connection and FUN!
Atlanta, GA
March 21-23, 2025
At the YSC Summit, every presenter is handpicked for her expertise and dedication to the young breast cancer experience.
Summit workshops help you build personalized survivorship from the inside out. Surround yourself with young survivors, thrivers and co-survivors, all creating their unique life after a cancer diagnosis with help from thought leaders in the medical, research and wellness spaces.
Workshops You Care About
YSC Summit topics are sourced directly from the community. We don’t tell you what you need to know – we curate experts to share what you want to know. And all exclusively through a younger breast cancer lens.
You’ll choose from topics like:
- Dealing with scanxiety, depression and anxiety
- Sex & intimacy (hello, vaginal dryness tips)
- Managing treatment side effects
- Wellness, health and nutrition
- Fertility & family planning
Live & Learn in Zen
Treat yourself to a relaxing time away at the beautiful Westin Buckhead. It is airy, bright and even has some outdoor terraces to breathe in some fresh air. Much needed during a busy weekend! We pack the Summit with learning opportunities, connection and playful activities, but you’ll still have time to take in the sights around Atlanta and have a little fun.
NEW BFFs IRL
Meet new friends in casual conversation curated by your peers. We’ll have groups for those who are newly diagnosed, living with metastatic breast cancer, survivors and thrivers of color, LGBTQ+ and gender fluid, long-term survivors and more!
Exhibitors
The YSC Summit Exhibit Hall is packed with exhibitors showcasing their latest products curated for you. You’ll find special offers on everything from clean beauty to mastectomy bras to personal coaching.
Young Survival Coalition is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to all young breast cancer survivors and their co-survivor support networks. YSC’s EIN is 13-4057685.
Facing breast cancer in young adults together
Young Survival Coalition (YSC) strengthens the community, addresses the unique needs, amplifies the voice and improves the quality of life of young adults affected by breast cancer, locally, nationally and internationally.
Our History
In 1998, a group of young women, all diagnosed with breast cancer before age 40, gathered in New York City and had the first YSC meeting. They had all personally experienced that young adults were missing from the research, community and conversations about breast cancer. More than twenty years later, these needs still define YSC’s work.
Unlike their older counterparts – who are overwhelmingly integrated into the design of clinical trials – young adults diagnosed with breast cancer face higher mortality rates, fertility issues and the possibility and ramifications of early menopause.
From our grassroots beginning, YSC has grown into an international movement. Today, YSC has more than 170 Face 2 Face local networking groups, a vibrant online community, and the largest conference program dedicated exclusively to young adults with breast cancer and their caregivers. YSC also produces free educational resources, such as our breast cancer navigator series, which are comprehensive guidebooks that address every phase of treatment and survivorship.
Young Adult Breast Cancer is Different
Young adults diagnosed with breast cancer face issues that may significantly impact their quality and length of life. These issues are often amplified for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and include:
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Aggressive forms of cancer: Young adults are generally diagnosed with more aggressive forms of breast cancer with higher fatality rates.
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Lack of research: As the incidence of young adults with breast cancer is much lower than in older women, young women are often underrepresented in research studies.
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Financial challenges: Breast cancer can dramatically impact a young adult’s financial stability due to workplace issues, lack of sufficient health insurance and the cost of cancer care.
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Body image: It is challenging for some to embrace their new body after breast cancer-related surgery and/or side effects of medically induced menopause.
Our breast cancer statistics page provides research studies and details on how breast cancer is different for those diagnosed age 40 and under.
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New York, NY 10174
phone: 877.972.1011
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