Intimacy After Breast Cancer: A 3-Part Webinar Series on Connection, Relationships, and Identity Hosted by Melissa Berry, Founder of Cancer Fashionista
Join us for Part 3, Addressing Sexual Health Challenges After Breast Cancer, on September 29 at 12 PM CT.
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The After. Conversation: Episode 2 – The Finish Line Myth – Why Survivorship Feels Harder Than You Expected
Featured from The After. Cancer Podcast with Dr. Leslie Waltke 🎙️ Watch Episode 2: 🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform ▶ See the full podcast episode list on […]
The After. Conversation: Episode 1 – Claiming Your Identity After Cancer
Featured from The After. Cancer Podcast with Dr. Leslie Waltke 🎙️ Watch Episode 1: 🎧 Or listen on your favorite podcast platform ▶ See the full podcast episode list on […]
ABCD Partners With Smart Patients on an Online Community for Breast Cancer Patients and Their Families
ABCD has partnered with Smart Patients, an online community for patients and their families affected by breast cancer. Patients and caregivers can join the network at no charge to share, […]
Intimacy After Breast Cancer: A 3-Part Webinar Series on Connection, Relationships, and Identity Hosted by Melissa Berry, Founder of Cancer Fashionista
Join ABCD for candid conversations and learning in this special 3-part LEAP webinar series on sexual health and intimacy after breast cancer: Hosted by Melissa Berry, Founder of Cancer Fashionista […]
A Night Out to Remember!
We had an incredible time on April 24! A Night Out for ABCD 2026 welcomed a sold-out crowd of 300+ guests, including 30 volunteer Mentors who have supported more than 400 people […]
Oliver Bogler, PhD, Joins ABCD Board as First Mentor Liaison
We’re proud to announce Oliver Bogler, PhD, has joined the ABCD Board of Directors as the first Mentor Liaison, a new role designed to ensure that Mentor perspectives are reflected […]
Remembering Elizabeth “Betsy” Brenner: Leader, Advocate, and Long-Time ABCD Champion
It is with profound sadness that ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis shares the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Brenner, a cherished leader, advocate, and long-time champion of our organization. Betsy gave […]
The Numbers From ABCD’s Record-Breaking 2025
ABCD began 2025 with ambitious goals, knowing demand for emotional support was rising and we were ready to meet it. Thanks to our dedicated staff, Mentors, partners, donors, and supporters, 2025 […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025: Momentum and Meaningful Impact
October 2025 marked our biggest and most energizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) yet. It was a month of momentum and reminders that connection is our superpower. Across 50+ fundraisers […]
ABCD Executive Director Ellen Friebert Schupper Named 2025 Standout Sister Betty Award Winner
We’re proud to share that ABCD Executive Director Ellen Friebert Schupper has been named Milwaukee Magazine‘s 2025 Standout Sister Betty Award Winner! Milwaukee Magazine presents the annual Betty Awards to […]
Make a Difference: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
💗 See how you can support ABCD this October. View our events calendar! Connection matters. From diagnosis through treatment and survivorship, peer support is proven to reduce anxiety and depression, […]
Look Inside ABCD’s 2024 Annual Report
ABCD’s newly released 2024 Annual Report reflects a milestone 25th Anniversary year, one filled with record-breaking and lasting impact. What’s in the report: Clicking on the highlighted icon in the […]
The Best Support for a Friend with Cancer? Presence, Listening and Space to Vent
In a recent NPR feature, ABCD Mentor Kara Kenan and others, including our friends Carissa Hodgson from Bright Spot Network and Dr. Arif Kamal from American Cancer Society, share advice […]
Real Stories, Real Impact: Watch ABCD’s New Video
ABCD was founded by Melodie Wilson Oldenburg on June 15, 1999 – and since that day, we’ve been a trusted source of free, personalized emotional support for anyone impacted by breast cancer. […]
When You Need Someone Who “Gets It”: The Importance of Emotional Support During Breast Cancer
ABCD is proud to partner with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) on a new blog article that highlights the power of emotional support for anyone impacted by breast cancer […]
Meeting the Need: ABCD Mentor Monique Morris Shares Her Story of Strength, Support, and Service
Monique Morris is an ABCD volunteer Mentor whose strength, compassion, and honesty have made a difference in many lives. Diagnosed with breast cancer at age 31, she was recently featured […]
ABCD Mentor Helps Develop New App for Cancer Researchers
Oliver Bogler, PhD, became an ABCD Mentor as a way of supporting the breast cancer community. “I used to do this in person at the cancer center where I was […]
Lights, Camera, Action: ABCD Films Segment for Empowered Program Hosted by Meg Ryan
Back on March 17, ABCD was in Florida filming a segment for Empowered Program Hosted by Meg Ryan that will air on public television later this year. It will highlight […]
Until Further Notice, Celebrate Everything
This article from our partner CaringBridge profiles Keeshia Jones, ABCD Director of Healthcare & Community Partnerships – and an ABCD Mentor since 2020. Through her experience living with metastatic breast […]
ABCD Mentor’s “More Than This” Fundraising Project Uses Floral Expression to Bring Breast Cancer Stories to Life
Kristel Keys Running, an ABCD Mentor, is behind a unique project she’s named “More Than This.” A collaboration with her high school Spanish teacher Denise – who, like Kristal, also […]
ABCD’s Impact in Action: Highlights From Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
Another Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) has come and gone, leaving us with a reminder that this disease isn’t seasonal. Throughout the entire year, ABCD Mentors donate their time to […]
My Mother Hid Her Cancer Diagnosis From Me
Gina Rich, a freelance journalist and ABCD Board member and Mentor, wrote this article for Next Avenue. She details how her mother hid her breast cancer diagnosis from her, the […]
Suzan’s Story: Showing Up for Your Health Is Vital
Suzan Fete, Artistic Director of Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) in Milwaukee, showed up for her routine mammogram for decades. After each exam, she always received a letter with the happy news, […]
ABCD: The Power of One-to-One Support
Written by Michele Juliano, RN, ABCD Mentor, Breast Cancer Survivor Edited by Gina Rich Breast cancer affects more and more people every year. According to the American Cancer Society, in […]
Where to get free breast exams and other breast cancer resources in Milwaukee and beyond
The global educational awareness effort seeks to amplify the stories of breast cancer survivors and provide resources to maintain breast health. So it was fitting that when a reader called the […]
Ellenbecker Investment Group Inc. Nurses Affecting Change & ABCD
Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community Tune in to hear EIG Director of Community Outreach, Jill Economou, Nurses Affecting Change and ABCD Board Member, Dr. Sandra Underwood and ABCD Executive Director, Ellen Friebert […]
What I Wish I’d Known About Mammogram Callbacks
Here’s what you should know if you’re on the receiving end of such a call (and it doesn’t involve Dr. Google). Because my mother and maternal aunt had breast cancer, […]
MLB Honors Deb Probelski, 2021 Honorary Bat Girl
Congrats to Deb Probelski, breast cancer survivor, ABCD Mentor and huge Brewers fan, who was named one of Major League Baseball’s Honorary Bat Girls for 2021. Deb was chosen by […]
Closing Out 2020
With the start of a new year comes new hopes, new dreams, new beginnings, and new aspirations. It’s a time to band together and make good things happen. And a […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2020
As you may know, October is considered National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time of year dedicated to educating, communicating, and elevating understanding about breast cancer detection, treatment, and living […]
ABCD 2020 Award Winners
Join us as we celebrate ABCD and Honor Betsy Brenner & Carol Cameron! The Power of One-to-One Award Recipient:Elizabeth “Betsy” Brenner This year, we will honor Elizabeth “Betsy” Brenner for […]
2020 Date with a Plate – ABCD & COVID-19
Proceeds from our 2020 Date with a Plate will go to provide customized services to the thousands who will receive a breast cancer diagnosis this year. Breast cancer didn’t stop […]
ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Elects New Slate of Officers
ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis announced today the appointment of Billie Jean Smith (President), intellectual property attorney at Boyle Fredrickson; Linda E.B. Hansen (Vice President), retired partner at Foley & […]
2022 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Note from Ellen Friebert Schupper, ABCD Executive Director
Each year, as the calendar flips to October, we start to see pumpkins on doorsteps, leaves changing colors, and gift giving ideas for the upcoming holiday season. We also start seeing […]
