The American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) held it’s annual meeting recently in Chicago. ASCO President Dr. Eric P. Winer gave his Presidential Address at the Opening Session on June 3, 2023. Dr. Eric Winer shared a moving speech focusing on partnering with patients and how this is the real …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. Drug development …
Registration is now open for NBCC’s 2023 Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Are you a passionate breast cancer advocate looking to build on your knowledge and skills? Want to learn more about the latest scientific research on breast cancer and train on effective advocacy strategies? We share NBCC’s mission …
Every December, the largest and most prestigious breast cancer conference in the world takes place in San Antonio, Texas. The San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) hosts over 10,000 clinicians and scientists from all over the world, and groundbreaking research and clinical advancements are presented each year. In 2022, there …
Our second round of funding for the successful micro-grant program will begin accepting applications on January 9, 2023. Our awards are for non-profit organizations and institutions for innovative short term projects. Advocate organizations are encouraged to apply. Learn more!
BCCRF’s Melanie Canter, a longtime board member and patient advocate, appears in the new, urgent PSA from the National Breast Cancer Coalition. Emphasizing that the fight against breast cancer goes far beyond the month of October, the video underlines the universality of breast cancer and the crucial need to end …
The Latinx Task Force is a volunteer-driven coalition working to promote community-wide health & wellness among all Latinx communities in Los Angeles County, California. They are composed of professionals with diverse backgrounds, united in a common cause. BCCRF is proud to announce them as a recipient of our 2022 micro-grant …
Registration is open for the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium held in San Antonio every December. From the latest clinical trial results to the newest therapies finding their way to the clinic, the SABCS 2022 scientific program showcases the most important and most impactful clinical advances in breast cancer …
The Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation will be sponsoring select patient advocates to attend the 25th Annual Alamo Advocate Program. We encourage you to apply! The Alamo Advocate Program takes place in conjunction with SABCS and includes events such as the Hot Topics Mentor Session, presentations from the American Association of …
Cancercare® presents the second of two educational workshops on immunotherapy. Both workshops are now available for free online and are appropriate for patients, advocates and clinicians. The webinars run just under one hour and provide a good overview, updates on clinical trials and dealing with side effects of immunotherapy. Access …
