Produced by: Oscar Durand, Sonia Narang Victoria Contreras sells food on the streets of Lima, Peru. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011, she felt frightened and isolated. She rediscovered hope and community at the Breast Club, a local support group.
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