For those looking for additional information on breast cancer, here are several organizations specializing in the disease’s research and treatment. Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program City of Hope’s Breast Cancer Clinical Program Environmental Working Group Silent Spring Institute Zero Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Prevention Partners: Exposing the Cause …
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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 …
Mayra Serrano Manager, Center of Community Alliance for Research & Education maserrano@coh.org 866-704-0474
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
