LBBC Publications
Past Newsletters
Insight, Fall 2008
In our fall issue, learn about noninvasive breast cancers like ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), practical methods for coping with the financial strain of treatment and new resources for living with metastatic disease. Artist Suzanne Cogan shares the story of her recent treatment for early-stage breast cancer.
Just for Me: Supplement to Insight for Women Living with Advanced Breast Cancer, Fall 2008
Try out this special section focusing on your unique experiences as a woman living with metastatic breast cancer. In our first issue, learn how you can advocate for awareness of advanced breast cancer, about a new LBBC publication focusing on treatment options and how Darlene Cooke defines the breast cancer that has been part of her life for nearly 27 years. Find out ten ways LBBC can help you.
Just for Me: Supplement to Insight for the Newly Diagnosed, Fall 2008
In this special section focusing on your life in the first two years after a diagnosis of early breast cancer, hear what other women are saying about the best ways to get through initial treatment, read the story of Isabel Romero's treatment and recovery while stationed in Germany and learn ten tips on getting good support.
Insight, Summer 2008
Learn how to rekindle closeness with your partner in the cover story, "Getting Your Grove Back: Sexuality and Intimacy After Breast Cancer." Other features cover your choices in breast reconstruction, the experiences of a mother and daughter diagnosed with DCIS and LBBC's fall events on early and advanced breast cancer.
Just for Me: Supplement to Insight for the Newly Diagnosed, Summer 2008
Try out this special section focusing on your life in the first two years after a diagnosis of early breast cancer. In our first issue, guest columnist and LBBC member Terri Welch tells you why "Bald Chicks Rock" and we present excerpts from our new Guide to Understanding Your Emotions and news about an investigational medicine to strengthen bones during therapy with aromatase inhibitors.
Insight, Spring 2008
Learn how to manage the acute side effects of treatment and understand how chemotherapy works to eliminate cancer. A profile of a young woman affected by breast cancer explores issues of fertility and describes her work as an advocate.
Insight, Winter 2007/2008
Our last issue of 2007 contains articles on understanding hormonal therapies and coping with your emotions after initial treatment ends. Read a profile of Bob Casey, who cared for his wife during her treatment for early-stage breast cancer. The Clinical Trials Update focuses on studies that may further understanding of triple-negative breast cancer.
Insight, Fall 2007
This double issue of Insight features a 12-page report on the state breast cancer, plus a timeline of milestones and columns from more than 20 women and advocates reflecting on the impact of breast cancer on their lives. Other articles explore predictive and prognostic tests that could help you make treatment decisions, methods to better communicate with your loved ones and a profile of a woman who says LBBC's Cis B. Golder Grant helped to improve her quality of life.
Insight, Summer 2007
Features in the summer 2007 issue focus on targeted (biologic) therapies, coping with treatment-related insomnia and fatigue and living with advanced, or metastatic, breast cancer.
Insight, Spring 2007
Learn about findings presented at the 29th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and hear how acupuncture can help you improve your quality of life. Also, Li-Chen Chin shares her story of pregnancy after treatment and talks about cultural barriers that may keep Asian immigrants from getting breast cancer treatment.
Insight, Winter 2006
Our winter 2006 issue explores genetic testing and the issues women face in choosing to test for the presence of a genetic mutation, a discussion of the needs of women living with advanced (metastatic) breast cancer and a profile of Phyllis Allen, a woman who become a breast cancer advocate to honor her grandmother, who died of the disease more than 50 years ago.
Insight, Fall 2006
Our fall issue explores methods to manage fears of recurrence and the impact of breast cancer on bone health for women with early-stage and advanced disease. A profile of a younger woman with breast cancer discusses the challenges of making treatment decisions soon after diagnosis.
Insight, Summer 2006
In the summer 2006 issue of Insight, learn about getting a second opinion, using the creative arts to improve quality of life, new data from the STAR trial and how a woman without health insurance got the care she needed for breast cancer.
Insight, Spring 2006
The spring 2006 issue of Insight provides tips on exercise and weight management, information about the medical and emotional impacts of lymphedema,updates on trastuzumab and the Oncotype DX test, and a profile of a woman living well with advanced breast cancer.
Insight, Winter 2005
In our winter 2005 issue of Insight, we help you understand clinical trials, share the story of one young woman's experience of breast cancer and explore the celebration of milestones during and after treatment.
Insight, Fall 2005
The fall 2005 issue of Insight covers long-term side effects of treatment, keeping healthy through nutrition, clinical trials on radiation treatments and prevention and a profile of a two-time, 40-year breast cancer survivor.
Insight, Summer 2005
The summer 2005 issue of Insight contains stories that will help you understand targeted therapies, provides updates on clinical trials from the 2005 meeting of the Annual Society of Clinical Oncology and describes post-traumatic growth, the idea that a breast cancer diagnosis can lead to positive personal change.
Insight, Spring 2005
The spring 2005 Insight contains medical updates on aromatase inhibitors, lapatinib and a gene-profiling test; an article on reclaiming your sexuality; and a profile of a young women who decided to take part in a clinical trial.
Insight, Summer 2004
Read about the latest medical treatments in a Q&A with some of the country's foremost clinicians, learn about adoption opportunities after breast cancer and share in the experiences of a Latina physician living well with advanced breast cancer in the summer 2004 edition of Insight.
Insight, Summer 2003
Get practical tips to manage the acute side effects of breast cancer treatment and review a checklist you can take to your doctor''s appointments in the summer 2003 issue of Insight. Other articles discuss coping with early-onset menopausal symptoms, clinical trials on aromatase inhibitors and a profile of a younger woman who drew on family, friends and neighbors during her breast cancer treatment.
Insight, Winter 2002
Get tips on choosing a prosthesis, learn about findings from the 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and read a profile of one woman's experience with breast cancer.
