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Triple Negative Breast Cancer – Barbra’s Story

October 31st, 2012 - 10:24 am

Years of raising awareness for breast cancer could not have prepared Barbra Riley for the devastating words she heard just over a year ago – “You have breast cancer.” Barbra had dedicated her time and energy to promoting breast cancer awareness through … Continue reading →

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MaryEllen’s Journey: Coping with a New Reality (Episode 3)

October 18th, 2010 - 10:18 am

When you last saw MaryEllen Sheppard in Episode 2, she spoke about how she was beginning to lose her hair. After two rounds of chemotherapy, MaryEllen said  she was beginning to lose clumps at a time. She knew the day was coming.  … Continue reading →

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MaryEllen’s Journey: Chemotherapy Begins (Episode 2)

October 11th, 2010 - 6:00 am

Like many women facing breast cancer, MaryEllen Sheppard had concerns over how she would feel after her chemotherapy treatments. Would she be able to go to work? Would the chemotherapy leave her feeling ill and exhausted? How long would it … Continue reading →

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