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Welcome to lbbc.org's website community for young women affected by breast cancer. We know that your psychosocial and medical concerns are different than those of women over age 45, and we are dedicated to providing you with age-appropriate information and resources specific to your needs.
Read about the latest breast cancer news, updates on clinical trials and more. Use the navigation bar on the left to quickly and easily access topics of interest to you.
Learn about LBBC’s Young Women’s Initiative and how you can get involved, and sign up to receive periodic Young Women’s Initiative updates.
We hope the information and support offered in this section brings you comfort and empowers you to make informed choices about your treatment and well-being.
Finding New Purpose: Chien-Chi Huang
Feeling isolated from cultural support during her breast cancer experience, a young woman starts a group to educate and help Asian-American women.
Too Young for Breast Cancer?: Adrienne Harlow
A 19-year-old woman perseveres to get a correct diagnosis despite skepticism from healthcare providers.
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- Jolie example of careful weighing of risks: MDs
- Reasons Young Women Stop Taking Tamoxifen Vary Over Time
- Doctors Less Likely to Offer Fertility Information to Some Women Before Cancer Therapy
- Asian, Black and Young Women Have Most Post-traumatic Stress Disorder After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
- Study Looks at Fetal and Maternal Effects of Chemotherapy During Pregnancy
Survey of Young Adults Diagnosed with Cancer
If you are a young adult ages 18-40, live in Southeastern Pennsylvania and have been diagnosed with cancer, you are invited to participate in a survey to help researchers understand your experiences and needs as well as evaluate and address gaps in services for young adults diagnosed with cancer.
Younger Women Sought to Help Test Materials on Uncertainty
Researchers seek African-American women to test materials designed for the needs of women under age 50 who have had breast cancer and are living in North Carolina.
March 2013 Ask the Expert: Diet and Nutrition for Long-Term Survivors
Living Beyond Breast Cancer expert Shoshi Barkai, MS, RD, answered your questions about the importance of weight management after a breast cancer diagnosis and how to incorporate healthful eating and fitness into your daily routine.
Learn the latest in cancer research and treatment from the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Explore the common worry that breast cancer could return. Find out why some milestones, holidays and situations trigger an emotional response; how to find support; and methods to manage your feelings.
