Financial toxicity is a side effect that touches almost every person diagnosed with cancer. In this article written by Michelle Tregear, PhD, a 16 year breast cancer survivor and Chief Program Officer for the National Breast Cancer Coalition, you’ll learn what the financial implications of breast cancer can mean and …
A prototype version of the Field Cycling Imager scanner has been developed and is being tested to examine breast tissue of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. This technology is believed to be more accurate than current MRI methods. This innovation could change the course of treatment for millions of breast …
Aging is a primary risk factor for cancer and aging itself disrupts circadian rhythm’s. Could there be a link? A recent study focuses on this interplay and provides new insights and talks about potential therapeutic strategies for breast cancer. Citing chronotherapy, which involves administering treatment at specific times aligned with …
Common Sense Oncology is an organization that seeks to educate and support oncologists to “push their field to do better for patients”. This initiative was developed through the collaboration of engaged doctors & researchers and trained patient advocates. Their mission is to make sure that treatments and protocols are developed …
Join BCCRF advocates for the upcoming National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Advocate Leadership Summit and Lobby Day, May 3-6, 2025. You’ll connect with leading experts, network with fellow advocates, gain critical advocacy skills, and engage in discussions that will shape the future of breast cancer research and policy. Session topics include …
Apply to attend Project LEAD, the premier science training program for breast cancer advocates from the National Breast Cancer Coalition. Deadline is April 25. Find out if Project LEAD is the right next step in your advocacy journey, and learn more about the program, curriculum, scholarship options, and application process …
Diverse participation in cancer clinical trials is key to ensuring new treatments are effective for all, NBCC’s Michelle Tregear writes in WebMD: “By addressing barriers and coming up with ways to increase diversity in clinical trial participation, we can ensure that new cancer treatments are safe, effective, and meaningful.” Read …
There are two surgical options to treat breast cancer: lumpectomy and mastectomy. Choosing which option might be right for any one individual is a very personal and specific choice, made possible by increasing innovations and advancement in surgical procedures. Read more from the Mayo Clinic. Image from the Mayo Clinic.
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 the program will be offered both in person and virtually. There are many educational programs for advocates participating in the ABCF, including an opportunity …
Listen to or read along with the Cancer History Project Podcast interview with Dr Stephanie Graff on the newly revised Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book. Now in its seventh edition, the Breast Book has been fully revised to incorporate all the most recent developments in prevention, treatments and research. Learn …
