Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Learn about... Reconstruction Webinar Series Ronda's Story Webinar on Complementary Therapies Risk of Bankruptcy Annette and Kendall's Mac and Cheese Recipe Fear of Recurrence Programs, Events and Resources

Dear SUSAN, Breast Reconstruction Webinar Series Register now for part two of our free webinar series on the latest in breast reconstruction, taking place on Tuesday, July 30, from noon – 1 p.m. ET During Part Two: Overview of Implant Technique Options, Steven E. Copit, MD, will discuss breast reconstruction using an implant to help you discover your options for implant surgery. the effect this type of surgery may have on your long-term strength and range of motion. the impact of implant reconstructive surgery on recovery. Learn about the first part of the series, Using Your Own Tissue to Rebuild Your Breast.Surprise: Ronda Walker Weaver's Story “Learning I had cancer came as a huge uninvited surprise. I was in shock for months and in some ways I am still shaking my head in disbelief. Nothing I’ve ever felt – surgeries, pregnancies, or illness could have prepared me for the assault on my body – from cancer. That’s where the surprise came – nothing, nothing prepared me for my treatments and the side-effects. But I quickly stopped my whining and began to see it as a gift filled with surprises – the beautiful surprises that were, still are, a part of my journey.” Read the rest of Ronda's story on the LBBC blog. Webinar on Newly Diagnosed: Using Complementary Therapies to Manage Side Effects Register now for our free webinar on the latest in complementary therapies to manage treatment side effects, Thursday, July 25, from noon – 1 p.m. ET During our webinar, Don Dizon, MD, FACP, will help you explore safe and effective complementary treatments you may wish to consider. ways to discuss these options with your healthcare provider. Learn more. Risk of Bankruptcy After Cancer Diagnosis A Washington State study showed higher bankruptcy rates after a cancer diagnosis, especially among young people. Read about the study on lbbc.org Annette and Kendall: Vegan Mac and Cheese! A few weeks ago, "Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen" authors Annette Ramke and Kendall Scott gave us some tips on the LBBC blog on how to use healthy foods to help boost our moods and ease anxiety and depression. Now, these two regular LBBC blog contributors are back with another calorie-saving and heart healthy version of a traditional comfort food: macaroni and cheese. Get Annette and Kendall's recipe from the LBBC blog. Fear of Recurrence Could Linger Years After Diagnosis Fear of recurrence, or fear of the cancer coming back, is a common psychological effect among people diagnosed with cancer, during or after treatment. A review of several existing studies now shows that fear of recurrence may last more than 5 years beyond the date of diagnosis, and be felt at nearly the same level of intensity as during the first 5 years. Read the news story on lbbc.org Programs, Events and Resources 7/23          Reining in the Fear of Recurrence (Community Meeting, Philadelphia, Pa.) 7/25          Newly Diagnosed: Using Complementary Therapies to Manage Side Effects (Webinar) 7/28          Yoga on the Steps (Kansas City, Mo.) 7/30          Breast Reconstruction Part Two: Overview of Implant Technique Options (Webinar) 8/8            Breast Reconstruction (Community Meeting, Philadelphia, Pa.) 9/15          Yoga on the Steps (Denver, Colo.) Combination Treatment for HER2 Metastatic Breast Cancer Under Study (Featured Clinical Trial) Insight, Summer 2013 Insights on Metastatic Breast Cancer, Summer 2013 Warmly, Jean Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP LBBC Chief Executive Officer Toll-free Survivors’ Helpline: (888) 753-LBBC (5222)         354 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 224 Haverford, PA 19041 (610) 645-4567