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Carol Davis-Grossman
September 3, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Susan’s passing. I so admired her spirit and dedication to the treatment of breast cancer. She was a true pioneer and trailblazer. I knew her back in my days at AMWA and was in awe of her passion and commitment. My thoughts and prayers are with her wife and daughter and the entire breast cancer research community. Her passing is a huge loss for all of us. She will be deeply missed.
Cherie Cone
August 30, 2023
To Dr. Helen Cooksey, and all your family: I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Susan Love. I saw you once or twice in Massachusetts before y'all relocated to the West Coast. Thank you so much for educating me about dense breast tissue.
My friend, Cathy, and I are patients of Dr. Stephen Forman, and we enjoyed seeing y'all at City of Hope a few times.
I send you my deepest condolences and profound sympathy.
Cherie Cone
Gretchen Williams
July 12, 2023
Dr Susan Love was the main speaker at a women’s conference I attended in the 90’s. Her famous quote was ‘if you’re diagnosed with breast cancer don’t panic. It’s probably been there several years. Sit back have a cup of tea or glass of wine and read my book. Two years later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her book became my bible and advocate for my life. That was 28 years ago!!! I have recommended her book to many friends including a sister and cousin. She will always be a guiding light in my life. Her legacy will live on in all the women she has given hope too. Thank you so much Susan Love for your incredible support and work in breast cancer. May you rest in peace.
JF
July 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Pippa Passes
July 10, 2023
Dr. Love's breast cancer book was an invaluable aide during my cancer challenge. I have referred many women to this book for it's careful detail and clear explanation of all aspects of breast cancer, from diagnosis through surgery and aftermath. It is clear that Dr. Live took the most important parts of the Christian creed to heart. She lived a life of action and contemplation as well as a life of service aND love. I am and will always be deeply grateful to her for her work. May she rest in peace, having laboured intensely and effectively for women and for God.
Carol Wallace
July 9, 2023
Condolences to family and Friends. At one point in time (1980's) was referred to see Dr. Love by my Gynecologist in Boston. Impressed with her knowledge and Brilliance. Believed she would help, or be the Physcian to find a cure for Breast Cancer.
Elizabeth Bell
July 8, 2023
R.I.P. Susan
July 8, 2023
Such a dedicated doctor that worked so hard for the health of women and breast cancer. Her knowledge and determination will most assuredly be missed. Sincerest sympathies to the Love family, May God grant strength and peace to you all.
Perry Keen
July 7, 2023
I lovely late wife, Vicki Tosher, knew and admired Dr Love. I was very sad to hear of her passing. Condolences to her family. She did a lot of good!
Wendy Kendrick
July 7, 2023
What a lady ! Her book and her fight for funding and research into breast cancer saved the lives and sanity of so manyincluding me. She made the world a better place.
Karin Gregory
July 7, 2023
Sue was an amazing woman. I was blessed to have known her.
Lydia Lundberg Kelly
July 7, 2023
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you did researching and treating breast cancer. As a
two time breast cancer survivor I wish to say: "May angels sing thee to thy rest."
Elena Mitchell
July 6, 2023
I was a patient of Dr Love at Faulkner when I was in my thirties. I had a very rare type of breast cancer and only she knew what it was and how to treat it. I had breast conserving treatment with her in 1991 after another doctor told me to have a mastectomy. In 1995 again I was diagnosed with DCIS. She was already in California. I called her office and she immediately called me back and gave me some much needed advice.
She was a wonderful woman and physician. I would like to convey my condolences to her family. She will be missed by so many. With gratitude and thanks.
RR
July 6, 2023
A debt of gratitude and a huge thank you for all of her hard work and dedication to women’s health. Heartfelt condolences to the Love family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all as you endure your time of loss.
Stephanie Farmer
July 6, 2023
I would like to express my deepest condolences to Dr Love's family on her passing. Her contributions and advocacy
for women with breast cancer have helped millions of women face and conquer a diagnosis that does not have to be a death sentence.
Cynthia Tessicini
July 5, 2023
I was a patient at the Faulkner Breast Center and because of Dr. Love's advocacy I was treated with kindness, compassion and competence.. Her breast book was my Bible. Although I never met her I am saddened by the passing of a doctor who truly cared about women with breast cancer. I am sad.
Karen Hanson
July 5, 2023
Thanks to Dr. Love's determination, persistence and hard work, my breast cancer diagnosis wasn't an automatic death sentence. May she rest in peace, the world is a better place because she was here.
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