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Rachel W. Schanberg

Durham, North Carolina

Apr 2, 1937 – Jan 5, 2018 (Age 80)

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BORN
April 2, 1937
DIED
January 5, 2018
AGE
80
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina

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Rachel Weinbaum Schanberg Durham Rachel Weinbaum Schanberg, 80, founder and director emeritus of the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, died peacefully at home in Durham on Jan. 5 after a long illness. Her perseverance, passion and compassion were a beacon for family, friends, colleagues and...

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I knew Rachel slightly when I was a Duke student. Many years later, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I called her and she helped arrange a discussion with a Duke oncologist (nothing was said about cost). I admire what she did for others, caught in the terrible tangles of this cruel disease. I hope her family finds comfort in her rich legacy.

Laura, I am so very sorry for you loss. As you know, your Mom was the one who helped and supported me so much during my own cancer. Later, she welcomed me in to be a volunteer in Duke Cancer Support to support people! But it was I who was supported and so blessed and privileged to meet and share with such unbelievable , courageous people....Rachel being the engine...compassionate..one who made so much difference in all of our lives. Her spirit lives still in the hearts of hundreds of...

Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazing person.
Anne Duvoisin Fisher

May warm love and special memories
shared with Rachel stay with your
family and hopefully the promise
of life at Hosea 13:14 will help
to comfort your hearts and soften
your grief. With deep sympathy.

My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. Draw strength from the love of family and friends. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow, (Psalms 66:19,20)

Rachel's smile says it all.Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Her loving memory will ever be in our hearts.Joe and Anne Rapp(Cousins)