During these uncertain and stressful times, the BCCRF Board of Directors and staff are thinking about you. We know that “life as usual” is not “usual,” and we have to learn to adapt to maintain our health and mental well-being. BCCRF’s mission is to educate and advocate so we will …
Because education is one of BCCRF’s top aims with our goal of ending breast cancer, we plan to share information about educational meetings, workshops and webinars with you. Coming in October, Cancercare is hosting a free webcast, “What’s New in the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer”. Topics to be covered …
You may have heard of Herceptin, the targeted treatment for HER2+ breast cancer whose efficacy has truly revolutionized the previously dismal outcome of this subtype. Even though Herceptin is covered by most insurance companies in the United States, this is certainly not the case in all countries and furthermore, this …
Immunotherapy cancer treatments seem to be causing quite a sensation lately as evidenced by the increasing number of articles reporting seemingly miraculous results, both in the mainstream and scientific press. The concept of stimulating the body’s own defense system to not only eradicate disease, but also to prevent recurrence in …
Make Mother’s Day even sweeter with a box of cookies from Cookie Good! They are putting together a special box of cookies inspired by favorite cakes: Lemon Pound Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, even Pineapple Upside-down Cake, and 9 more! Half the proceeds from every box sold will be donated to BCCRF! …
There is both opportunity and need for educated, well-trained advocates in all areas of breast cancer research. If you have considered taking your research advocacy to the next level, consider applying for National Breast Cancer Coalition’s Project LEAD Institute. All BCCRF board members are Project LEAD graduates and have gone …
Hurry up and register for the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s 2019 Advocate Leadership Summit! This is the premier breast cancer advocacy event, with discussion sessions with top researchers and advocates. The Summit also includes skill-building opportunities and activities to develop message training and strategic planning. Come and get energized for …
As patient advocates, we can always become stronger leaders as we strive to hone our research, lobbying and communication skills in the fight against breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Coalition’s (NBCC) Advocate Leadership Summit in Washington D.C. is an excellent opportunity for doing just that. Every spring, breast cancer …
Since 2015, researchers Dr. Susan Neuhausen and Dr. Shiuan Chen at City of Hope have been examining chemicals in the environment and their relationship to breast cancer. Michele Rakoff, BCCRF Executive Director, has played the role as Community Partner and Kim Tankersley and Barbora Stankova, BCCRF Board Directors, are on …
