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Julia Wise was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at age 23. She spoke with LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about ways shes found to move forward after being diagnosed at a young age.

Volunteers make our work possible. This month, we’re spotlighting volunteer Andy Sealy, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of our Hear My Voice volunteers.

Stephen Sala looks back on his treatment for HR-positive breast cancer, and what he wishes he knew about the side effects of tamoxifen.

Jeannie Aejin Choi Karwowski was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and found it hard to find support in her community. For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, she spoke to LBBC contributing writer Robin Warshaw about the disparities Asian American women face after a diagnosis.

Artist Valerie Roybal died of metastatic breast cancer in 2018. Her friend, Martha Carlson, 54, offers this memory of Valerie and Valerie’s desire to use art to show what life with metastatic breast cancer is like.

Volunteers make our work possible. This month, we’re spotlighting volunteer Linda Katz, of Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, an in-office volunteer.

Charmaine Chan, DO, has been participating in Reach & Raise since 2013. She talks about her experience with breast cancer and what Reach & Raise means to her.

LBBC Hear My Voice volunteer Ann Camden served as a mentor for the next class of volunteers at the 2019 Conference on Metastatic Breast Cancer. She reflects on her experience.

Kathy Dawson, 58, looks back on her treatment for early-stage breast cancer to share what she’s learned and what she wishes she knew after diagnosis.

Lauri Weiss has been leading a Reach & Raise fundraising team since 2014. She talks about her history organizing the team, Sister Studios.