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Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Your Life
Breast cancer survivors face a higher risk of heart disease due to certain treatments like chemotherapy...
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Hope and Progress in Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
Learn about metastatic breast cancer, its latest treatments, and personalized medicine approaches that...
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Using Laser Therapy To Treat Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
After a mastectomy, lymphedema can develop, causing swelling and discomfort. Low-level laser therapy...
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Understanding Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing New Possibilities
Embracing the journey of understanding brain metastases in breast cancer empowers patients facing this...
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Aesthetic Flat Closure
An aesthetic flat closure (AFC) is a surgical procedure performed after a mastectomy to contour the chest...
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Christine Handy: Redefining Beauty Through Resilience
When Christine Handy received the life-altering diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer in 2012, her world...
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Ann Marie’s Breast Cancer Journey: A Story of Strength and Resilience
Ann Marie’s Breast Cancer Journey: A Story of Strength and Resilience Facing Fear and Family History...
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Bethany’s Journey with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer
Bethany's courageous battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer inspires us all. Her unwavering spirit...
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Do Breast Cancer and Back Pain Happen Together?
Waking up with sudden, dull, or irritating pain in the upper back can be annoying, and most people have...
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Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer and the Gut Microbiome's Impact on Effectiveness
Tamoxifen is a drug that is designed to prevent and treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Hormone...
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Michelle’s Stage 3 Breast Cancer Journey: Advocating for Young Survivors
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Tinamarie Bauman: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Joins Learn Look Locate as Medical Advisor
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Promising Findings in Cleveland Clinic’s Preventive Breast Cancer Vaccine Study
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What is a Lumpectomy? A Comprehensive Guide to Breast-Conserving Surgery
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Red Devil Chemo Side Effects: What to Expect & Manage
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Understanding Breast Imaging: A Guide to Dense Tissue and Biopsies
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Walgreens and Learn Look Locate Celebrate Three Years of Collaboration with New Breast Cancer Resources
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Mindy’s Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Journey: Life After Zoladex and Anastrozole Treatment
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Understanding ctDNA Testing for Breast Cancer Detection
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What are “Blind Spots” in Breast Imaging?
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Shalon’s Inspiring BRCA2 Breast Cancer Journey
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Can IVF Cause Breast Cancer? Understanding the Facts
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Precision Medicine: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Care
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Hormone-Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Andrea’s Two-Time Survivor Story
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Breast Cancer Disparities in Black Women: Challenges & Health Solutions
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Low-Dose Tamoxifen: Safer Breast Cancer Recurrence Prevention
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Comprehensive Breast Cancer Support Groups: Learn Look Locate’s Empowering Resources
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Enhertu Brings New Hope for HER2-Positive Tumors: What You Should Know
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Daniela’s Breast Cancer Journey: Stage 1 HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
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Breast Implants vs Expanders: Sensation Differences Explained
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Embracing a Flat Closure After a Double Mastectomy: Jennifer’s Breast Cancer Journey
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Ann Marie’s Breast Cancer Journey: A Story of Strength and Resilience
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Michelle’s Stage 3 Breast Cancer Journey: Advocating for Young Survivors
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Bethany’s Journey with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer
Katrina, breast cancer survivor from Texas

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Three-Time BRCA1 Breast Cancer: Katrina’s Journey Starting at 28
Stacy from Michigan, stage 1 breast cancer survivor

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Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer: Stacy’s Journey at 39
Shalon, stage 1 breast cancer survivor from New Jersey

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Shalon’s Inspiring BRCA2 Breast Cancer Journey
Andrea, stage 2 breast cancer survivor from Texas

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Hormone-Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Andrea’s Two-Time Survivor Story
Daniela, stage 1 from New Jersey

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Daniela’s Breast Cancer Journey: Stage 1 HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Jennifer, stage 0 from UK

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Embracing a Flat Closure After a Double Mastectomy: Jennifer’s Breast Cancer Journey
Shirley, Stage 4 Breast Cancer survivor from Canada

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From Initial Diagnosis to Making a Positive Impact: Shirley’s Breast Cancer Journey
Cynthia, stage 2b breast cancer survivor

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From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Cynthia’s Breast Cancer Journey and the Birth of Learn Look Locate
Martina stage 3 survivor from Germany

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Martina’s Journey: Overcoming Stage 3 Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Through Physical Activity
Elaine posing with desert in the background, a stage 1b breast cancer survivor

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Elaine’s Journey: Battling Stage 1B Triple-Negative Breast Cancer with BRCA1 Mutation
Karen, stage 1 survivor

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Karen’s Journey: An Awakening – Surviving Stage 1 Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer
Jane, stage 1b survivor from canada

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Jane’s Journey: Finding Peace and Purpose After Stage 1B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Jessica stage 3 breast cancer survivor

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Jessica’s Journey: Navigating Stage 3 Breast Cancer, Homeschool, and Chores During Covid
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Karolina’s Journey: Embracing Healing and Growth Beyond Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer
Marlene, stage 3 from Canada

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Marlene’s Journey: Overcoming Stage 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer
Francesca, a stage 2 survivor from Italy

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Francesca’s Inspiring Triumph Over Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer
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Daniela’s Journey: From Stage 1B Invasive Duct Carcinoma to 5-Year Cancer Thriver
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Marianthi’s Journey as a Two-time Cancer Survivor: Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma & DCIS 
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Steph’s Triumph Over Stage 2B Breast Cancer: A Tale of Strength and Resilience Through Sport
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Cindy’s 22-Year Victory Over Stage 1 DCIS Breast Cancer
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Kari’s Battle with Stage 2B Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer
Meegan, Stage 1, Virginia

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Finding Strength in Adversity: Meegan’s Inspiring Breast Cancer Journey
Jamie, Stage 2, Nevada

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Knowledge Is Power: Jamie’s Breast Cancer Story
Jessica Houdel, Stage 3A, Washington

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Triumphant Thriver: Empowering Others Through Breast Cancer Advocacy
Monica, stage 3 from Ohio

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Monica’s Journey with Stage 3 Breast Cancer
Christine, Ambassador, Stage 2, Florida

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Christine Handy: Navigating Multiple Mastectomies and Breast Implant Illness
Paris, stage 3 from Georgia

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Paris: Triumphing Over Triple Negative Breast Cancer While Living with MS
Debbie Comisac, Stage 3a

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Debbie: Stage 3A Lobular Breast Cancer
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Embracing Hope: Bec’s Journey with Stage 2 Lobular Carcinoma Breast Cancer
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Katrina’s Journey with Stage 3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Elise Stage 1-3 breast cancer survivor

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Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Elise’s Triple Triumph Over Breast Cancer
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Survivor Stories: Karla’s Stage 4 Breast Cancer Journey
Headshot of Ellyn from Canada, a stage 2B breast cancer survivor

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Survivor Stories: Ellyn’s Battle with Stage 2B Breast Cancer
April, stage 3 breast cancer survivor

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A Life Transformed: April’s Journey with Stage 3 Breast Cancer
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Stef’s Survivor Story: Breast Implant Illness, Cancer, and Reconstruction
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Rina’s Survivor Story: Overcoming Stage 2 Breast Cancer in India
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Marnie’s Previvor Journey: Reconstructive Surgery & Empowerment
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Kimberly’s Journey: Stage 3 Survivor & Founder of Not Putting on a Shirt
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Jenny’s Breast Cancer Journey: Strength, Advocacy, and Hope
Meet Taylor - Stage 1b Triple Negative from Alabama

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Meet Taylor – Stage 1b Triple Negative from Alabama
Libby Stage 1A Breast Cancer Survivor

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Meet Libby – Stage 1A from Missouri
Britta, Stage 4, California

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Finding Joy and Hope: Britta’s Battle Against Stage 4 Breast Cancer
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Meet Sara, Stage 2 from Kansas
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Meet Anna – Stage 2B, North Carolina
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Meet Angelina – Stage 1, United Kingdom
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Meet Kelly: A Journey of Strength and Resilience Through Stage 2B Breast Cancer
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Meet Silvia-Stage 2 from Italy
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Meet Melissa from Minnesota
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Meet Jennifer – Stage 2B, New York
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Meet Samira – Stage 2, California
Namrata, Stage 2&3, India

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Meet Namrata – Left Stage 3D Right Stage 2, India
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Meet Cara – Previvor, New York
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A Baby, Breast Cancer, and a Pandemic: Niamh’s Journey of Strength
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Finding Confidence Through Boudoir Photography: Michaela’s Metaplastic TNBC, Stage IIB Breast Cancer Journey
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Meet Lauren – Stage 3, Republic of Ireland
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Meet Nadia – Stage 2b, California
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Meet Cindy – Stage 2, Michigan
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Meet Geri – Stage 0, Colorado
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Meet Sophie – Stage 2, United Kingdom
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Meet Nane – DCIS Stage 1 and 2, California
Melanie, Stage 0, Texas

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Meet Melanie – Stage 0, Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) from Texas
Karin, Stage 1, Florida

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Meet Karin – Stage 1 & BRCA 2 , Florida
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Meet Simona – Stage 4, Croatia
Erin, Stage 2B, Colorado

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Erin’s Journey: From Triple Positive Breast Cancer Survivor to Patient Advocate
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Meet Andrea – Stage 2B, California
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Meet Simone – Stage 4, Canada
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Natasha’s Breast Cancer Journey: A Young Survivor’s Unexpected Reality
Carolina, stage 3 from Japan

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Meet Carolina – Stage 3, Japan
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Rod’s Journey: A Dual Battle Against Breast and Prostate Cancer
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Meet Michelle – Stage 0 & Stage 1, New Mexico
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Meet Trish – Stage 2, Arizona
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Meet Jo-leen – 1A Invasive Ductal, Hawaii
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Meet Davina – Stage 1A, Maryland
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Meet Denise – 5 Year Survivor United Kingdom⁠
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Erin’s Breast Cancer Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Community
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Meet Niya – Stage 2B, Washington DC
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Meet Becky – Stage 2 from Rhode Island
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Meet Mandy – Previvor – BRCA 1 Positive, Pennsylvania
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Harvey’s Fight: Breaking the Silence on Male Breast Cancer
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Meet Alisha – Stage 4 Paget’s Disease, Australia
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Meet Erika – Stage 2, Columbus
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Meet Samantha – Stage 3 Inflammatory Mammary Carcinoma
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Finding Strength in the Journey: Terri’s Story of Resilience and Advocacy
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Meet Emelie – BRCA2 Previvor
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Meet Zandra – Stage 0
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Meet Marianne – A 3x Cancer Survivor, Artist & Mother
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Meet Tina – Stage 3A
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Fran’s Journey: Inspiring Hope and Support in the Fight Against Stage 4 Breast Cancer
Lexsie, Previvor, Kansas

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Lexsie’s Journey: Finding Strength in My Family’s History
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Meet Dr. Malhotra – Previvor
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Meet Vicki – Stage 1
Amber, Stage 0, California

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Meet Amber – Stage 0
Adera

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Meet Adera – Stage 0 & Stage 1 Invasive Breast Cancer HR2 +
Babette

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Meet Babette – Stage 2
Beth, stage 3 survivor

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Meet Beth – Stage 3
Constance McDaniel

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Meet Constance – Stage 2
Tyyrea, stage 0 survivor from USA

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Meet Tyrrea – Stage 0
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Meet Macee – Stage 2b
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Meet Sara – Stage 2
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Meet Koreen – Stage 3
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Meet Leeanna – Stage 2
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Healing Hands: Dr. Anne Peled’s Journey as a Breast Cancer Surgeon and Survivor
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Meet Abby – Stage 2
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Meet Joanna – Stage 2, England
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Meet Megan – Stage 2, Pennsylvania
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Meet Rachelle – Stage 2, California
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Meet Sammie – Stage 4
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Meet Jo – Grade 2
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Meet Lior – Stage 2
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Meet Talia – Stage 2
Jaymee

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Meet Jaymee – Stage 4
Tracee Michigan

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Meet Tracee – Stage 2
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Meet Karen – Stage 1
Tricia

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Meet Tricia – Stage 4
Laurie, stage 4 from California

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Meet Laurie – Stage 4
Sondra

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Meet Sondra – 2x Survivor
Sofia Sweden

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Meet Sofia – Triple Negative
Christina from Canada

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Meet Christina – Stage 1
Phaedra NC

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Meet Phaedra – 2x Survivor
Miriam UK

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Meet Miriam – Stage 3
Beth Stage 3 Ohio

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Meet Beth – Stage 3
Mimi

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Meet Mimi – Stage 3
Patti Canada

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Meet Patti – Stage 0
Beatriz

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Meet Beatriz – Stage 2
Cayatanita

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Meet Cayatanita – Stage 3
Lauren South Carolina

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Meet Lauren – Stage 2
Tina Canada

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Meet Tina – 2x Survivor
Stephanie Georgia

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Meet Stephanie – Stage 2
Karen

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Karen’s Journey: A Previvor’s Decision to Take Control
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Meet Stephanie – Stage 3
Cora

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Meet Cora – Stage 2
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Gina’s Journey: From Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Advocacy, Inspiring Strength and Hope
Erin

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Meet Erin – Stage 1
Juliet

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Meet Juliet – Stage 3
Regina

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Meet Regina – Stage 2
Leslie, stage 4

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Embracing Life: Leslie’s Journey as a Stage 4 Cancer Thriver
Keiko

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Meet Keiko – Stage 2
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Meet Nathalia – Stage 2
Rebekah, stage 3 survivor

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Meet Rebekah – Stage 3
Cat, stage 3 survivor

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Meet Cat-2x Survivor – Stage 3
Gill, stage 1 survivor from UK

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Meet Gill – Stage 1
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Meet Jena – Stage 3
Mindy, stage 2

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Meet Mindy – Stage 2
Karla Mans Giroux

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Meet Karla – Stage 4
Lisa Hingst

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Lisa’s Journey: Embracing Flat, Fabulous, and Radiant Living
Jennifer, stage 2

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Meet Jennifer – Stage 2
Patti from Ohio

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Meet Patti – 2x Survivor
Rocki Adams, Stage 1, Arizona

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Meet Rocki – Stage 1
Alli, stage 3 survivor

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Meet Alli – Stage 3
Becky, stage 2 from Canada

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Meet Becky – Stage 2
Brooklyn Cobb

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Meet Brooklyn Cobb
Jamelle

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Meet Jamelle Singleton – Stage 3
Casey

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Casey’s Journey: Embracing Life as a BRCA1 Previvor
Lericha

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Meet Lericha – Stage 2
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Meet Nicole – Stage 3 ER-PR+
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Meet Peggy – Stage 2, Triple Negative
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Meet Rosemary – Stage 2
Latricia - Stage 1

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Meet Latricia – Stage 1
Heidi - Stage 2

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Meet Heidi – Stage 2
Chrissy - 2X Survivor

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Meet Chrissy – 2X Survivor
Dr. Christina Hibbert, stage 1 survivor

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Navigating the Emotional and Physical Toll of Breast Cancer: Dr. Christina Hibbert’s Cancer Journey

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Finding Purpose, Hope, and Strength in Helping Others
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Meet Rosie – Stage 1

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Meet Nicole – 2X Survivor

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Meet Sammie – Stage 2 & BRCA1

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Meet Tawnya – Stage 1
Sydney, stage 3

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Sydney’s Journey: From Diagnosis to Advocacy in the Fight Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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