Dear friends,

I hope this email finds you doing well and staying safe in these extraordinary times.

We continue to hear from so many people in our community about the impact this pandemic is having on your everyday lives and the challenges that are being made even more urgent for you as breast cancer patients seeking answers to your most pressing questions and concerns.

We are committed to continuing to keep you informed and connected to the support you need right now. This week we’ve added the following to our COVID-19 coverage:

• Video Q&A with Dr. Marisa Weiss: Our founder and chief medical officer answers questions from our community about COVID-19 and its immediate impact on breast cancer care.
  
  
• Breast Surgery and Reconstruction During COVID-19: In a new special episode of The Breastcancer.org Podcast, Julie Sprunt, M.D., FACS, and Elisabeth Potter, M.D., discuss what people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer should know about breast surgery and reconstruction during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
  
  
  
• Staying Active During Quarantine: Tips for People With Breast Cancer: Our most recent episode of The Breastcancer.org Podcast features Sami Mansfield, a cancer exercise specialist, who discusses the importance of getting regular exercise while isolating at home and shares creative tips on how to stay active while you can't get to the gym.
  
  
• Key Updates to Our COVID-19 Coverage: "Coronavirus: What People with Breast Cancer Need to Know" summarizes the most critical information that people with breast cancer and their loved ones should know about who is at risk, how you can protect yourself, and what to do if you think you may be sick. Recent updates include: new information on risk of exposure and serious illness, emerging data on asymptomatic transmission, clearer guidance on wearing a face mask, and new guideline recommendations about delays for cancer screening and breast surgery.

Please continue to share your thoughts, concerns, and helpful tips with us by joining the community discussion on COVID-19 or sending an email to us at [email protected].

With heartfelt wishes for your safety and well-being,

CEO, Breastcancer.org

During these unprecedented times, we are working very hard to meet the increased needs from our community. We appreciate any and all donations to support the programs and services our community relies on. Please make a donation online today or text HELPBCO to 243725 to donate via your mobile device.