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An area that seldom goes mentioned when we talk about breast cancer patients is the effect on the patient’s spouse and family, especially if the patient loses their battle with cancer. Recently at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer, where 1in9 got its start, a new program has bee

Earlier this week we sent out an email with the below comments from some of our patients. Expressing the impact 1in9 had on their treatment. We explained that for a variety of reasons, we couldn’t always tell the complete story or give all the details, but we asked for comments from p

Earlier this month we posted a video that briefly explained Lymphedema, a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic system. And introduced you to patient Sherri, who was getting measured for a Lymphedema sleeve, which is designed to a

Click here to open the gallery. Yesterday we met 1in9 patient Sherri G. and Certified Compression Fitter, Christina Bernard to get Sherri measured for a Lymphedema Sleeve. Lymphedema is a condition of localized fluid retention and tissue swelling caused by a compromised lymphatic syst

Tears of Joy Last week we asked for help with a patient, who due to some post-surgery complications, was in need of a recliner for sleeping in.  The response we received was overwhelming. Friends of Fight for 1in9 offered monetary donations to help offset the expense of a used recline