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2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award Virtual Program

Join us on November 16 for our first annual 2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award Virtual Program as we celebrate caregivers and the important role they play in the lives of those impacted by breast ...

Story 11/16/22

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: Jack Coleman

Jack Coleman talks with LBBC’s CEO Jean Sachs about his experiences as a caregiver for his wife, Rifka, while she was in treatment for triple-negative breast cancer, keeping her spirits high ...

Story 11/16/22

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: John Gentile

John Gentile talks with LBBC’s CEO Jean Sachs about his experiences as a caregiver for his wife, Krysten, who passed away from metastatic breast cancer in February of 2022. John talks about ...

Story 11/16/22

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: Emily Lorenz

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 ...

Story 11/16/22

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: 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 ...

Story 11/16/22

2022 Abby Lessack Caregiver Award profile: 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 ...

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What to say to someone with breast cancer

Talking about serious illness can be difficult for most of us, and it can be hard to find the words when a loved one, friend, neighbor, or coworker tells us about their breast cancer diagnosis. ...

Article

Caring for yourself while caregiving

To be able to give your loved one the attention and support you really want to, it is important to care for yourself. Here, we’ll share some ways you can take care of your physical, mental, and ...

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What it means to be a breast cancer caregiver

Caregivers can help with day-to-day needs, such as transportation to and from appointments and maintaining home life.

Video 06/17/22

Supporting someone you love with MBC