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Survivor, Advocate Addresses Disparities in Cancer Care

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Kristie L. Kahl

In this episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Rose Gerber, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, about disparities in cancer care, in particular in breast cancer.

In this special edition, CURE spoke with Rose Gerber, Director of Patient Advocacy & Education at the Community Oncology Alliance and a breast cancer survivor, about disparities in cancer care, and what we can do to address them moving forward.

CURE® is now accepting nominations for our inaugural Metastatic Breast Cancer Heroes™ Awards! For our inaugural celebration, we are proud to present two separate awards honoring heroes who have made a significant impact in the lives of those affected by metastatic breast cancer. For more information or to nominate your hero today, visit, https://www.curetoday.com/award-events.

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