Author: Shea Mencel, Co-founder, We Are Here | Certified Integrative Health Coach They tell you to fight for your life. But they rarely talk about what that fight might cost you. I’m a 2x breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at 29, with an MBC recurrence at 32. I often say my fertility journey was more traumatic than my diagnoses. When the …
We Are Here is proud to share that our co-founder, Shea Mencel, was recently featured on the Her Health Compass podcast in a powerful conversation with Suzanne Stone, CEO of the Livestrong Foundation, hosted by Yonni Wattenmaker and Heather Ouida. Her Health Compass is a platform dedicated to creating space for honest, human conversations about women’s health, survivorship, and navigating …
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Thriving Together – 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer Dates: Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9, 2025 Location: Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Join LBBC for an empowering and informative weekend at the Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Thriving Together 2025 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer. This in-person …
Paulette H., 77, is living with metastatic breast cancer in rural Georgia. Living alone with limited access to resources, Paulette faced overwhelming challenges, including mounting medical bills and the emotional toll of her illness. Unable to work due to her condition, she sought financial relief, mental wellness support, and encouragement. When Paulette joined We Are Here, we got to work. …
When Darlene, 61, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021, she faced the same challenge so many others experience: navigating a sea of overwhelming information with no clear direction. She had countless questions but struggled to find support tailored to her unique journey. For 16 months, Darlene tried to manage on her own—until she discovered We Are Here. Joining our …
Before cancer, Abdul, 52, lived an active and adventurous life, embracing martial arts, hiking, and horseback riding. But everything changed when he was diagnosed with stage 3 multiple myeloma. The physical toll of his illness left him drained, and the emotional burden of isolation added to the weight of his journey. When Abdul joined We Are Here, he found more …
When Faye was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer, she faced an overwhelming journey filled with questions, decisions, and uncertainty. That’s when she discovered the We Are Here community—a place where she could find both practical resources and emotional support. Through our program, Faye gained access to: $2,000 worth of integrative therapies to aid in her healing. Personalized guidance from …
