Mission: Thrive provides dedicated support, practical solutions, and first-hand information to meet the needs of women diagnosed with breast cancer in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Founded by young women with breast cancer, Thrive empowers women as they face the unique challenges associated with pre-menopausal breast cancer. Based on shared experiences and concerns, Thrive promotes authentic and lasting connections.
On an intermittent basis over the past few years, I have attended Thrive's Survivorship Group. The other young women with breast cancer I have met always amaze me with their positive attitude and giving spirit. I always walk away from the Survivorship Group with that warm, fuzzy supported feeling I came looking for. Having a breast cancer diagnosis is so hard, getting that diagnosis at a young age is even harder. The fact that Thrive offers these meetings in the comfort of a fellow survivor's house over dinner also helps me feel more normal, unlike other groups offered in a hospital setting. Knowing that I am not alone is so wonderful. Thank you, Thrive, for your wonderful meetings!