Glossary
A Absorb/absorption: to take in; taking up of liquids by solids; passage of a substance through some surface of the body into body fluids and tissues ACTH: adrenocorticotropic hormone (or corticotrophin); a polypeptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis Adipogenesis: the formation of fat or …
Becoming an Advocate
There are many ways to become an advocate and to take action. If you are interested in becoming a trained advocate in research, public policy or support, the following resources will help you. Science/Research Advocates are working with researchers on the development of grant proposals and their research. Advocates are …
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Mentor Sessions from Alamo Advocate Program
The Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation will be hosting the Hot Topic Mentor Sessions at San Antonio for the 24th time this year. The sessions run over three evenings and feature a unique panel of leading breast cancer experts each night, followed by Q & A. Sessions begin December 8 at …
Announcing the 44th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium
Registration is now open for the 44th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. This premier international scientific program will have both a virtual and in-person option. The most up-to-date information on breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy will be presented as well as many basic and translational research lectures. Opportunities …
Eat Cookies, Support BCCRF!
Cookie Good, whose generosity has helped enable BCCRF’s work to continue year after year, has always been one of our strongest supporters. This October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cookie Good has created a (mostly) pretty-in-pink cookie box that not only looks and tastes good but will also …
Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation Patient Advocacy
Register now for the Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) Patient Advocacy program in partnership with the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Registration is free and will be offered both in person and virtually. There are many educational programs for advocates participating in the ABCF, including an opportunity to interact …
Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act
BCCRF is proud to announce our continued advocacy support toward passing the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act. Originally introduced in 2018, the bipartisan bill has been re-introduced in the House by Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and John Katko (R-FL), and in the Senate by Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) …
International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Virtual Symposium
The International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (ILC) Virtual Symposium will be held virtually on June 24th-25th, 2021, with special patient-advocate focused sessions June 23rd and June 30th. These patient-advocate focused sessions will be offered by experts in lobular breast cancer and are appropriate to an audience of patients, advocates and …