Experiential Outreach Groups

Experiential Outreach Groups are Bright Pink’s version of a support group. These gatherings bring young women at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer together for a fun activity, like a yoga class or pottery painting, and facilitated discussion about a topic related to being young at high risk.

Experiential Outreach Groups offer a warm, supportive opportunity for high-risk young women to connect with others facing similar challenges, hopes, and journeys.

Bright Pink’s experiential outreach groups are especially for you if:

• You are concerned about your family history of breast and ovarian cancer
• Your doctor has told you that you face an increased risk for breast or ovarian cancer because of your personal history (Ex. atypical breast biopsy, suspicious ovarian cysts)
• You have:
  • One relative with bilateral breast cancer, breast and ovarian cancer, or male breast cancer,
  • Two relatives with breast cancer (including one before age 50), with ovarian cancer at any age, or one relative with breast cancer and one with ovarian cancer, OR
  • Three relatives with breast cancer
• You test positive for a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation
• You were previously diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer

Given the intimate nature of these groups, it’s important for attendees to be able to directly contribute by offering their support, perspectives, and experiences as high-risk women.

Check out our events listing to locate an Experiential Outreach Group near you.