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Revising, re-seeing, re-living with metastatic breast cancer

01/27/23 | BY: Jenny Burkholder

Writer and HMV advocate Jenny Burkholder shares her process for transforming experiences with breast cancer into poems.

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Revising, re-seeing, re-living with metastatic breast cancer

01/27/23 | BY: Jenny Burkholder

Writer and HMV advocate Jenny Burkholder shares her process for transforming experiences with breast cancer into poems.

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 | 4 Min. Read |

Navigating genetic testing and previvorship: Taylor Harris

01/13/23 | BY: Taylor Harris , Adriana Lecuona

Author Taylor Harris discusses genetic testing, previvorship, faith, love, family, mental health, and more.

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 | 8 Min. Read

Cold therapy limited hair loss, speeded regrowth: Alexis Rose-Hamburg

12/15/22 | BY: Alexis Rose-Hamburg , Robin Warshaw

For Alexis Rose-Hamburg, the news she had to undergo chemo hit her harder than her initial diagnosis. She did not want to lose her hair, and when she learned about scalp-cooling, she thought she found a possible solution to maintaining a sense of control. Though Alexis lost about 30% of her hair, she stuck with the treatment and discovered a surprising perk.

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 | 7 Min. Read |

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: Emily Lorenz

11/16/22 | BY: Emily Lohrenz

Emily Lohrenz talks with LBBC’s CEO Jean Sachs about her experiences as a caregiver for her mother and younger siblings. A senior in high school, Emily went from a timid kid who was afraid to drive (but not fly!) to a strong confident adult all while supporting her mother through diagnosis and treatment and maintaining a sense of normalcy for her younger siblings.

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 | 7 Min. Read |

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: Marcella Palmer

11/16/22 | BY: Marcella Palmer

Marcella Palmer talks with LBBC’s CEO Jean Sachs about her experiences as a caregiver for Debra and her adult son who is autistic. Described as an “angel,” Marcella supported Debra during treatment and beyond as if she were a close relative.

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2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: Daniel Weldon Thomas

11/16/22 | BY: Daniel Weldon Thomas

Daniel Weldon Thomas talks with LBBC’s CEO Jean Sachs about his experiences as a caregiver for his mother and other family members. A prominent chef in Washington, D.C., and a deeply compassionate individual, Daniel shares the essential ingredients required in caring for a loved one.

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 | 7 Min. Read |
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