BCCRF is now accepting applications for our community based micro grant program. These awards are given to US-based nonprofit organizations and nonprofit institutions for innovative short-term projects. The purpose of the program is to stimulate community action and engage researchers while broadening the audience for BCCRF’s work. The micro-grants projects …
Join the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) at the 2024 Advocate Leadership Summit, held in Washington, DC from May 4-6. Hear from top researchers, policy experts, and advocate leaders as you build the skills and confidence necessary to take on the important work ahead—and use what you learn to spark …
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 …
Breast Cancer Care and Research Fund’s mission is to end breast cancer through education, research and advocacy. Advocate and BCCRF member Melanie Canter, co-creator of Cookie Good, talks about her breast cancer journey, her family and business and their continued support of BCCRF.
The research presented at the 46th Annual SABCS was exciting, as usual. The symposium was designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the biology, etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy of breast cancer to an international audience of academic and private physicians and researchers. CancerCare is offering a free one-hour virtual update …
The 10th annual Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Conference will take place August 30 – September 1, 2023 in Park City, Utah. This will be an in-person meeting that will be livestreamed. The mission of this research conference is to bring together a diverse audience to create a collaborative research environment …
Join Researchers, Clinicians and Advocates for 3 days of learning at the International Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Symposium 2023 in Pittsburgh on September 28-30. There will be a morning session of advocate-oriented workshops followed by a robust agenda of international leaders in lobular research and treatment strategies who will present …
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 …
