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At Camp Breastie, Everyone Knows What It Means to Have Cancer
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- At Camp Breastie, a retreat near Honesdale, Pa., breast cancer survivors and high-risk women participate in a lakeside scream therapy session as the first activity of the day.
- Participants write their fears and troubles on stones and cast them into the lake before releasing their emotions through guided screaming.
- The event attracts around 500 women, including survivors, those with advanced disease, and women who have taken preventive measures against breast cancer.
- The retreat has grown in popularity, prompting organizers to plan a West Coast location next year to accommodate more attendees.
