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Why Are We Doing This?
Cindy Geoghegan, CEO writes: "When you support Y-ME, the answer is simple..."
Expert Corner: Survivorship Care
Susan Hong, MD writes: "Survivorship care is more than providing a treatment summary and care plan...breast cancer survivorship care is about minimizing and preventing the negative impact of cancer.  And it is about empowering people through education and support."
Expert Corner: Survivorship from a Surgeon's Perspective
Nora Jaskowiak, MD writes: "One of the reasons I became a surgical oncologist was that I was trained to follow my patients past the time of their operations.  There are common themes in patient concerns and in how I approach my involvement with breast cancer survivors."
My Broken Heart
Marla from WomenHeart writes: "The night before my triple bypass surgery, I wrote a letter to my husband, daughter and parents.  I wanted to be sure that they knew everything that was in my heart.  As I composed my thoughts I wondered aloud, “Why was this happening to me? What could I have done differently?”  
Race Day: “It’s Always Worth The Effort”
Mimi, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: "For our team, the Eradicators, the Mother’s Day walk is really about spending time with family, friends and love."
Participating in the Y-ME Race Since 1995
Betsy, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: In the spring of 1995 my treatments had ended and I was trying to get back to normal.  I’ll never forget the cold, blustery day in May when we joined thousands of others on the north side lakefront of Chicago to race and walk for Y-ME.
Lucky Number 13 and Counting: Looking Back on the Journey of Survivorship
Lisa, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: "Everyone has a feel for when they call themselves a survivor.  For me it was Friday, 2/26/1999.  I was 39.  After treatment you gradually rebuild your life.  Now, I don’t want to take anything for granted, even those few down days, which everyone has."
"It Makes My Heart Happy"
Louise, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: "I've volunteered all my adult life and I've always received more from volunteering than I give.  I didn't choose to get breast cancer or stop working, but I did choose to volunteer – and I'd make that choice again."
A Peer Counselor, and an Advocate
Lisa, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: "We, as advocates, share our expertise as breast cancer patients and survivors, and our perspective reflects the concerns of those who call the Y-ME Hotline.  We help ensure our concerns are taken into consideration."
Expert Perspective: Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Melissa L. Bondy, MD, writes: "With the one-size-fits-all screening the Task Force recommends, we fear a huge number of breast cancer cases won’t be picked up at an early stage..."
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For Breast Cancer Care, Radiation of Whole Breast May Be Best
Women who receive a type of partial-breast radiation called brachytherapy may have higher rates of breast cancer recurrence and side effects.
Breast Screening in 40s Proposed Based on Risk
Mammograms starting at age 40 may have an acceptable balance of risks and benefits for women with extremely dense breasts or a family history of the...
Long-Lasting Fatigue After Breast Cancer Less Common Than Thought
Although breast cancer-related fatigue is common, it generally runs a self-limiting course and does not persist as long as people had thought;...
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