Bringing Breastcancer.org to the Spanish-Speaking Community
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Breastcancer.org Podcast
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Marián Castanondo has been with Breastcancer.org since the Spanish language discussion forums launched 11 years ago. Listen to the podcast to hear Marián discuss: how she came to be a moderator what she’s learned from community members why it’s important for Breastcancer.org to have a Spanish site and a Spanish community
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