Alan Dimich and his wife Karla were in their first year of marriage when doctors discovered Karla had breast cancer. He says changes due to cancer may affect the baby, but not the cancer itself. Because there are so many individual variables surrounding breast cancer and pregnancy, experts find it difficult to study. Komen for the Cure will celebrate local breast cancer survivors and co-survivors at its First Annual Survivor Celebration Luncheon. The event will feature Kelly Corrigan, author of “The Middle Place,” who will share the story of her battle with breast cancer and a guest speaker from the National Susan G. Komen for the Cure's office who will address survivorship concerns and life after breast cancer. read more

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