ABCD will be attending this event hosted by the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center.
Complimentary lunch is included and expert-led presentation topics will focus on:
· Palliative care myth-busting
· Self-care & wellness activities
· Connecting with others who understand your journey
· Discovering new ways to care for yourself or loved ones
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After losing her mother to breast cancer and learning she carries the BRCA2 mutation that puts her at high risk for breast, ovarian, and other cancers, Ivonne Harris didn’t hesitate […]
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