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 …
Cancercare® recently recorded the first of two educational workshops on immunotherapy. This first workshop is now available for free online and is appropriate for patients, advocates and clinicians. The webinar runs just under one hour and provides a good overview, updates on clinical trials and a Q&A session with a …
It is common knowledge that excessive alcohol consumption carries serious health risks; however most women wouldn’t think twice about raising a glass or two. Research has shown, though, that even low and moderate drinking can increase one’s risk of developing breast cancer. The Alcohol Research Group (ARG) has created a …
The National Breast Cancer Coalition, NBCC, has announced that Project LEAD® Institute will return for two summer sessions in 2022, on July 24 – 29 and July 31 – Aug 5. Applications are now open. This is a six-day intensive science course designed for the lay public to train breast …
BCCRF is proud to announce the new Community Micro Grant Programs starting January 2022. We invite submissions of proposals for innovative short term projects from nonprofit organizations and nonprofit institutions. Grants up to $1000 are available. Learn more and download an application here. (Photo by Mika Baumeister via Unsplash)
Many factors can impact a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. These can be divided into categories of demographic characteristics, genetic predisposition, reproductive factors, lifestyle factors and environmental factors. Demographic Characteristics Demographic predictors of breast cancer risk are age and race or ethnicity. Like most cancers, one’s risk of breast …
Bisphenol A Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical found in polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, dental sealants and thermal paper used in receipts and other substances. BPA is one of the highest volume chemicals produced worldwide and is found pervasively in the environment worldwide. Human exposure to BPA occurs primarily …
Take Personal Action Research is showing that there may be some chemicals in the environment that play a part in who gets breast cancer and who does not. “Environmental chemicals” can be in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink, and things we touch and …
During the reproductive years (from menarche to menopause), a woman’s ovaries produce estradiol, the most potent estrogen, and progesterone. These two hormones have distinct patterns during menstrual cycles in which ovulation occurs. A woman’s ovaries also produce a small amount of testosterone. Natural menopause Natural menopause is when menstrual cycle …
