The Breast Club: Victoria Finds Sisterhood and Hope in Cancer's New Battleground
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December 18, 2012
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Victoria Contreras sells food on the streets of Lima, Peru. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, she felt frightened and isolated. She rediscovered hope and community at the Breast Club, a local support group.

Produced by: Oscar Durand, Sonia Narang

This story is part of the series "Cancer's New Battleground - the Developing World." Learn more at www.theworld.org/cancer.

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