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2019 5 VEG OUT: DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR FOOD?
What we put into our bodies has an impact
on our long-term health
SEPTEMBER 6 CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY Welcome to a special issue of
OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY

5 The region’s “best kept secret” for support, education and hope
WOMEN’S 5K CLASSIC
Annual event shines a light on women helping women Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins in just a few days, on October 1.
8 LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK: PRIMA’S STORY It is not always easy to talk about a cancer diagnosis and the lasting effects it can
Prima Duperval’s journey from stage 3 to cancer-free have on your life. However, we know how important it is for people who have
been affected by breast cancer to know that they’re not alone and that there are
11 BREAST CANCER TRIALS MAKING AN IMPACT AT LVHN people out there who have been through a similar experience.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Alliance offering effective Throughout this issue, you can read inspiring stories of local women who
treatments for area patients
have been on a journey with breast cancer. Women who are out in our
12 HAPPINESS, HARDSHIP AND HOPE: KATHY LOWE community helping to support others even as they face their own uncertain
IS A “FOREVER FIGHTER” futures. Women who are advocating, educating, and surviving. Women who
Longtime survivor has a vision for a future where women are mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, granddaughters, aunts, nieces, friends,
have more options and answers colleagues and neighbors.
13 “YOU LEARN TO LIVE LIFE ALL OVER AGAIN”: You’ll read about Prima Duperval, Amanda Buss, Kathy Lowe and Jennifer
JENNIFER PINTO’S TRANSITION INTO SURVIVORSHIP Pinto. You’ll read about the spirited group of women behind the Women’s 5K
Pinto discusses life before and after breast cancer Classic (now in its 27th year!). You’ll read about the incredible support to be
found at the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley. You’ll
14 PINK RIBBON EVENTS read about the physicians who have worked tirelessly to try to give more years
A calendar of the region’s upcoming events in support to cancer patients.
of breast cancer awareness, research and education It is our goal to arm you with information – so that if you or a loved one
15 THE BEST OF BROADWAY AT MILLER SYMPHONY HALL ever finds yourself facing breast cancer, you can say: “I know where to go for
A trio of Broadway’s longtime stars share the music help. And for hope.”
of Sondheim & Lloyd Webber
Shannon Sigafoos
ON THE COVER: Kathy Lowe (see Kathy’s story on page 12) leads the
Survivors’ Parade at the Women’s 5K Classic. Photo by John Hofmann, Sr. Shannon Sigafoos
Writer/Editor
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