Dear Friend, All of us who have experienced cancer, or supported a loved one through their journey, know that there are times when we can feel as if we are swimming against the tide. We at Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) are dedicated to eliminating the environmental causes of breast cancer so that future generations … Read more
Dear Friends in Prevention, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well. As Mother’s Day approaches, we stop to celebrate and honor the mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who have empowered and supported us throughout our lives. We also cherish and honor the memories of those we have lost, as their … Read more
In anticipation for the 2024 Against the Tide events, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) is so excited to share the following video of exercises to help participants warmup for the Swim, Walk, and Run components of the event. Megan Cohen, PT, DPT, is featured in this video to expertly guide you through these easy-to-follow warmup … Read more
PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director 508-246-3047 cosimo@mbcc.org EPA Establishes Legal Limits for PFAS in Drinking Water MBCC Urges Support for Bills to Address PFAS in Massachusetts On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized legally enforceable drinking water standards on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). According to the EPA, … Read more
The following excerpt comes from an article that was written by Jeannette Hinkle for the Cape Cod Times. The article discusses the ATSDR/CDC Multi-Site Study that Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) participated in as a community partner for its sister organization, Silent Spring Institute (SSI), and provides quotes from MBCC’s Executive Director Cheryl Osimo and … Read more
