Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Educational and storytelling website:lbbc.org: the website gathers and presents medical and psychosocial information that people rely on to help them understand their type of Breast Cancer, the impact it has on their lives and introduces them to the community that is available to support them. The website contains a rich array of resources from written content to videos, to news and views about Breast Cancer. The website reflects lbbc's commitment to providing information and support to all people impacted by Breast Cancer, those diagnosed, their families and caregivers as well as healthcare providers.blogs: lbbc knows there is power in telling personal stories and sharing experiences, for both the writer and the reader. The lbbc blog features stories of women and men impacted by Breast Cancer as well as those of family members, friends, and caregivers. These first-person stories, in print and by video, share the lived experience of Breast Cancer.

Financial assistance:lbbc fund: one-time grants of up to $1,250 for women in active treatment for Breast Cancer who are facing financial hardships. These grants are available to anyone Living in the united states.

Educational programs:conferences, summits, and webinars: in person and virtually delivered educational programs provide information in an array of formats - from plenary sessions to interactive workshops led by Breast Cancer experts, these programs help participants make informed decision about their care and connect with others. Knowledge is power: understanding the black Breast Cancer experience. This annual educational series features connected virtual workshops designed by a black Breast Cancer advisory council. This program seeks to reduce healthcare disparities through education and supportive information.hear my voice outreach and advocacy program: every year lbbc trains a new hear my voice class comprised of women and men Living with metastatic Breast Cancer to be advocates in their communities, as well as on a national level and to provide peer support to others Living with metastatic Breast cancer.young women's initiative: lbbc is in the fifth year of a five-year cooperative agreement with the centers for disease control and prevention. This funding is used to provide dedicated programs and services for women under the age of 45 diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Programs include survivorship series for young women, young advocate program and parenting resources.

Other program services:breast Cancer helpline: staffed by volunteers who have a personal history of Breast Cancer, this service provides peer support and practical information through a confidential exchange.closed facebook communities: lbbc hosts closed facebook communities to allow the Breast Cancer community to easily access peer support. There are now three closed communities for these groups: young women, all ages/all stages, and high risk for Breast cancer.healthcare provider education and outreach: lbbc offers webinars and resources directly to healthcare providers on specific topics to help them better support their patients.guides to understanding Breast Cancer and metastatic Breast Cancer series: available online and in print, are guides that address the needs of people who are newly diagnosed, in treatment, or Living with metastatic disease.social media content and live webcast programs.