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Survivor Dorothy
Dorothy - 15-year survivor
"Today’s callers are more knowledgeable. But their emotional needs are still the same. Y-ME is here to provide information, hope, empathy, and sympathy."
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Y-ME Joins Avon, Others in Call for New Lymphedema Guideline
Y-ME joins the Avon Foundation and other breast cancer organizations in convening a think tank to present the latest lymphedema breakthroughs and...
Setting the Record Straight
Amid concerns about recent headlines politicizing breast cancer funding, we want you to know where your contributions go.
None of Us Planned on Breast Cancer
None of us planned on breast cancer.  But it happened, we're survivors, and we're here for you. 24/7/365.
Y-ME Race At Your Pace Registration Now Open!
Join us Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13th, in Grant Park for the annual Y-ME Race At Your Pace. Mark your calendar and register today!  
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Breast Cancer News

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Positive Phase 3 Results for Trastuzumab in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
SAN FRANCISCO – The EMILIA study showed trastuzumab emtansine significantly extended the time people with HER2-Positive metastatic breast cancer...
A Tool to Predict Lymphedema
SAN FRANCISCO -- Five-year risk of lymphedema can be predicted with at least 70% accuracy using a free online statistical tool, researchers found.
Personalized Medicine Hits a Bump
A recent study shows personalized medicine may be more complex than originally thought.  But Y-ME peer counselor Jane Perlmutter, Ph.D, cautions...
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Expert Corner Blog

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An Expert's Advice: Lymphedema
Diane M. Davis, PT, writes: "I've enjoyed every year of my career as a physical therapist, but the past 11 years as a certified lymphedema therapist have been the most rewarding."
It Can't Happen to Me
Pam, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: "I experienced lymphedema two years after I had a mastectomy.  Honestly, I didn’t think lymphedema could happen to me..."
What Happened to My Arm?
Harriet, Y-ME Peer Counselor, writes: "After my surgery in 1995, I felt lucky – lucky to not have been affected by lymphedema. I felt saved from it and took extra special care..."
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