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Welcome to lbbc.org's website community for African-American women affected by breast cancer. We are dedicated to assisting you, and these pages offer easy access to a wealth of cutting-edge information specific to your needs. Read about the latest breast cancer news and updates on clinical trials below, or use the navigation bar on the right to quickly and easily access medical and quality-of-life topics of interest to you. We hope the information and support offered in this section brings you comfort and helps you discover ways to enhance your quality of life during treatment and beyond.

Profile

Sarita Jordan was 37 years old and enrolled in Widener University School of Law ... read more
Glossary of Terms
Breast Cancer News for African-Americans

Healthcare Reform News

Increased access to treatment and follow-up care, protection of coverage in case of job change or lo ... more

HHS Statement

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued a statement yesterday on new breast cancer screening recommen ... more

Mammography Guidelines

On November 16, 2009, The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced that it is ... more

 Clinical Trials for African-Americans

Uncertainty in Young Women

Researchers seek African-American women to test materials designed for the needs of women under age ... more

Preventing Lymphedema

Researchers seek women newly diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer planning to undergo axillary l ... more