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Review for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA
LBBC was a lifeline for me as I was drowning in the news that after 10 years I had had a recurrence of breast cancer. My original surgeon had retired and as I was wondering where to go next ( this was in 1994), an article appeared prominently in the Phila Inquirer about a young radiation oncologist starting an organization to help women cope with a breast cancer diagnosis. I immediately dialed the number printed in the newspaper and, of all things, Dr. Marisa Weiss herself answered the phone. I think she was in her kitchen at home - lots of background noise. She calmly listened to my story and helped me focus on moving forward toward treatment second time around, assuring me that the three surgeons I had selected all had good reputations in the area. We must have spent 1/2 hour on the phone. I will never forget how helpful, calming and reassuring she was to me - a perfect stranger! After treatment I immediately signed on for the first Survivor Helpline training class and worked the phones for many years before retiring. LBBC is one of the best run organizations I have encountered and I feel privileged to have been a part of it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
attending the annual Fall Conference and getting specific, useful information and in having access to the giants in breast cancer research and medicine who speak at the event.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I really think LBBC is close to perfection.