December 5, 2019
Gerianne DiPiano received the Founders Award at the 2019 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Butterfly Ball for her longstanding support of LBBC and the people we serve. She serves as president and chief executive officer of FemmePharma, where she is also chairman of the board. She has been a member of LBBC’s board of directors since 2015.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2019
Jenny Burkholder was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and told she would need a mastectomy. Her plastic surgeon suggested TRAM flap reconstruction, a procedure where the breast is rebuilt using tissue from other parts of your own body. In this month’s What I Wish I Knew, Jenny writes about the parts of TRAM flap surgery she wasn’t prepared for.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2019
When Katie Shaw-Younkerman was diagnosed with breast cancer, she took a leave of absence from her job. But even after treatment, she has found that long-term effects from treatment impact her ability to work and carry out daily activities. She spoke to LBBC contributor Robin Warshaw about long-term side effects and how difficult it often is for family and friends to understand what she is experiencing.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2019
Krysten Gentile was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2017. In this blog, she discusses the decision to protect her hair using cold caps, her experience with them, and why she recommends them to others.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2019
Volunteers make our work possible. This month, we’re spotlighting volunteer Katie Parker, from Rapid City, South Dakota, a member of LBBC's Young Advocate program.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2019
LBBC board member and founder of AnaOno Dana Donofree speaks to AnaOno team member and LBBC Young Advocate Dani Bennov about sharing her diagnosis with her family, navigating treatment with them by her side, and learning how to set healthy boundaries.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2019
In 2010, White House Black Market celebrated its 25th anniversary by featuring the stories of 25 women affected by breast cancer. Denise Portner, Valerie Miller, Linda Kish, and Denise McCrossin reflect on that experience.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2019
Brenda was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2017 and started a treatment plan that included chemotherapy. Her medical center offered scalp cooling to prevent hair loss. Here, Brenda discusses her results from scalp cooling and what they mean for her.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019
In 2017, Natalie Bello Silva was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer at 27 years old. In this month’s What I Wish I Knew, Natalie talks about protecting her fertility. She was referred to a fertility specialist when she got a second opinion, but many women don’t learn about fertility preservation until the chance has passed.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2019
Volunteers make our work possible. This month, we’re spotlighting volunteer Pallav K. Mehta, MD, a medical oncologist and member of Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Board of Directors.
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