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Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options

Register now for our next free teleconference, Breast Reconstruction: Understanding Your Options, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Wednesday, July 28. Learn more.

Karen M. Horton, MD, MSc, FRCSC, a board certified plastic surgeon with Women’s Plastic Surgery, will help you learn about:

• Different types of reconstructive surgeries
• The latest research in rebuilding the breast
• How to determine the option that is best for you
• Microsurgery, nipple reconstruction and immediate versus delayed surgery
• The stages of the reconstruction process
• What to expect during your recovery

This teleconference will also discuss questions to help you explore whether you want to consider reconstructive surgery.
You may also be interested in Breast Reconstruction: Options, Expectations and Alternatives.

Managing Fear of Recurrence Podcast and Brochure
What If? Managing the Fears of Breast Cancer Recurrence with Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C. Concerns and anxiety about breast cancer coming back is something many women cope with after completing initial treatment. Find out about common fears, and learn about effective strategies that can help you take control of your thoughts and manage your emotions. Dr. Bolte also discusses useful resources for getting support and professional help when needed.
LBBC’s Guide to Understanding Fear of Recurrence. This new, free brochure will help you understand the common fear that cancer may return. You will learn how your personality, life situation, social support and diagnosis could impact your fears and how occasions and non-occasions might trigger worries. Get tips for transitioning into life after treatment and moving forward years after your diagnosis. View practical resources to help you cope and find support.
You may also be interested in our Fear of Recurrence blog series.
Linda’s Story: Taking a Vacation from Your Cancer
“As summer begins, many of you are thinking about going on vacation. For years my husband and I worked hard and saved money. We planned that after our children left home and we retired, we could travel, which we love to do. Wouldn’t you know that just when we started phasing into retirement I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s hard to get away when surgery, radiation and chemotherapy interfere!
But travel we did.”
Read the rest of Linda’s story on our blog.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars now for the 11th Annual Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancerto be held Friday, February 25 – Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
A joint effort by Living Beyond Breast Cancer and Young Survival Coalition, this event is the only international educational conference focused on the needs of young women affected by breast cancer. The weekend will feature the latest educational information and meeting opportunities for you and your caregivers.
Visit youngsurvivorsconference.org often for updates on conference speakers, workshop topics, registration and travel grants. Click here to view pictures from this year’s conference.
Help us celebrate 11 years of successful conferences for young women! Save the date now.



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