Thank You! On behalf of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC), I would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped make possible the 19th annual Lesbians & Friends Dance: A Party for Prevention. The success of this event year after year is thanks to the dedication of you, our incredible supporters. Breast cancer incidence rates in Massachusetts … Read more
Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) applauds a recent article in the Boston Globe, “Skip the breast cancer awareness gimmicks and donate directly,” which cautions consumers to reconsider purchasing pink products during this month of breast cancer awareness promotion. MBCC renews our call to define “awareness” in broader terms – to move away from the highly … Read more
Dear Friends in Prevention, As the calendar turns to October, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is energized for all that awaits us this fall. At the forefront is our continued effort to refocus the discussion of Breast Cancer Awareness month, as we renew our call to define “awareness” in broader terms – to move away … Read more
At the beginning of the legislative session in January 2015, Representative Paul K. Frost (R-Auburn) filed a bill on behalf of Silent Spring Institute to obtain funding and to create a new program for drinking and ground water research across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill was referred to House Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, … Read more
Dear MBCC Supporter, When I received my first cancer diagnosis, my mind went into overdrive. A million thoughts went through my head. First and foremost was: why me? The possible responses-But I ate all my veggies. I exercise regularly. I go to my annual wellness appointments.-reveal the illusion of control we all cling to. But … Read more
