Despite Being ‘Too Young’ For Breast Cancer, She Was Diagnosed At 26

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When you receive unexpected, life-altering news, the most powerful thing you can do amid the uncertainty is advocate for yourself — and remember that you are stronger than you know. LaShae D. Rolle, MDH, CPH, had to learn this firsthand at just 26 years old. In October 2023, while she was studying for her PHD in, of all things, cancer prevention, Rolle was

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