Why walk with us?
There are many worthwhile charities vying for your attention this time of year. Charities big and small, local, national, and even international, all want your support and money. In Boston alone there are several charity walks each weekend in the spring, summer and fall. There are several breast cancer walks that want your participation as [...]
Read full articleSilent Spring on Hidden Toxins
Consumer Products Contain Potentially Harmful Chemicals Not Listed on Labels Health conscious consumers often pore over product labels trying to avoid certain ingredients. But those labels can be incomplete. A new Silent Spring Institute study shows that everyday products contain a wide range of potentially harmful chemicals, including many that are not listed on product [...]
Read full articleMissteps 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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