Stand up to Cancer:Reach to Recovery Program

Posted: Tue 7:48 AM, Oct 27, 2009

Those suffering from breast cancer are not alone. The Reach to Recovery program is a support system to help those dealing with the disease to recover successfully. They answer questions and give lots of information about options, questions to ask your doctor, and more.
For more information call 1-800-227- 2345.

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