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"We were just active members when we took over, and we
started the Facebook group and an email list to communicate
with other members," Somerville said. "Communication was
vital."
In addition, the two field a lot of phone calls from local
women. "They ask about oncologists and surgeons - where
should I go and who can I trust?" Gruber said. "It's important
that women have choices, and that they're made aware of those
choices. We're just here to share what we know. Do your due
diligence, but maybe this will help your decision-making."
It's easy to get caught in the world wide web, with answers
just finger-taps away, but not every website is worth exploring,
Somerville notes.
"There's a lot of misinformation out there," she said. "And
people lump all breast cancers together, but you have to navigate
each type differently. Our Facebook group is great because we
announce our upcoming speakers and we have an oncologist
who is a member. It's a good place to ask questions and read
about things we're learning. It's all about staying informed."
But more than disseminating info, the group shares the
burden and heartbreak of breast cancer, in a room where the
tacit reminder rings out: We're in this together.

CATHERINE
SOMERVILLE
GROUP FACILITATOR

KATE IEHLE
GROUP MEMBER

TRI-COUNTY BREAST
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
FA C I L I TAT O R S :
Deb Gruber: 352-347-2806
Cat Somerville: 352-307-9797
Email: tricountybcsg@gmail.com
MEETINGS HELD
T W I C E M O N T H LY:
10 a.m., 1st Thursday of the month at
Steak & Shake on County Road 466
2 p.m., 3rd Thursday of the month at
Community Bank & Trust of Florida
on CR 466

PATTI
D'AUTORIO

CHRISTINE
WALKER

GROUP MEMBER

GROUP MEMBER

" OUR FACEBOOK GROUP IS GREAT BECAUSE WE ANNOUNCE
OUR UPCOMING SPEAKERS AND WE HAVE AN ONCOLOGIST
WHO IS A MEMBER. IT'S A GOOD PLACE TO ASK QUESTIONS
AND READ ABOUT THINGS WE'RE LEARNING. IT'S ALL ABOUT
STAYING INFORMED." - Catherine Somerville

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