Dr. Dennis Slamon, pioneering cancer researcher and strong supporter of patient advocates has been awarded a prestigious Cancer Research Award. Dr Slamon has pursued the development of novel therapies for breast cancer for over 30 years. In 1987, he discovered that the amplification of the growth-promoting HER2 gene led to …
The National Breast Cancer Coalition’s annual Advocate Leadership Summit is an event unlike any other advocacy meeting. The three-day conference provides an inspiring insight into the powerful ways that breast cancer advocates can influence research, policy and public opinion. This year’s Summit, held in Washington DC from May 4-6, 2024, …
Explore solutions to the challenges women with cancer face because of biases around race, culture, language, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Presented by SHARE Cancer Support, the conference is available virtually or in person on June 26 & 27 in New York City. Day 2 of the conference …
The voices of educated patient advocates must be a part of all levels of health care decision-making, especially when those decisions will affect patient lives. Patient participation has been a tenet of the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) since its inception. Read more and learn how you can be part …
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 …
