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When Victoria Contreras was diagnosed with breast cancer, she felt frightened and isolated. She rediscovered hope and community at the Breast Club, a local support group in Lima, Peru. This story is part of the series "Cancer's New Battleground — the Developing World."

Produced by Oscar Durand and Sonia Narang.

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