Missteps by Komen
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest breast cancer charity in the world, having taken in over $1.9 billion since 1982, according to information on their website. Komen’s focus has been on early detection of breast cancer through increasing access to mammography. It also focuses on research on treatment of breast cancer. The [...]
Read full articleInstitute of Medicine’s “Breast Cancer and the Environment: A Life Course Approach”
You may have heard of an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report released recently, Breast Cancer and the Environment: A Life Course Approach, discussing environmental impacts on breast cancer risk. The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is encouraged by the findings of the report – evidence that MBCC has long supported – recognizing the need to further research the [...]
Read full articleMBCC Awarded: Environmental Justice Work
The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition was honored to accept the 2010 Boston REACH Coalition award in appreciation for the organizations outstanding commitment and partnership. MBCC, along with the REACH Coalition, held three conferences addressing the specific issues that black women confront in the face of breast cancer. The organization is also committed to promoting breast [...]
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