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Sisterhood and Survival: The Inspiring Journey of Frankie, Darlene, and Pam Through Breast Cancer
Meet Frankie
Frankie is a hard-working woman dedicated to her family. But her world came crashing down when she...
“The biggest obstacle in my cancer journey was not having a lot of information at the beginning of my treatment,” explained Arlene. “It was helpful to have a plan in writing,” she noted. Arlene says she also benefited from Cancer Support Community’s classes and the library of books and reference materials that are available in person and online.
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Cooking and eating well are important for everyone, but they are essential for people living with, through, and beyond cancer. Cancer Support Community, in partnership with Giant Eagle Market District®, hosts monthly classes where wellness chefs and dietitians demonstrate how to make easy and nutritious dishes that are packed with antioxidants and flavor.
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