Angelina Jolie recently disclosed that she had a double mastectomy in the hope of preventing breast cancer. The genetic mutation BRCA1 left her with an exceedingly high risk for developing the disease. But her condition is rare. Only about 5%-10% of breast cancer cases can be attributed to inherited genetic mutations (including BRCA1, BRCA2 and … Read more
You may remember hearing about Charley Lei, one of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s youngest volunteers. Charley is only a sophomore in high school. His commitment to our work toward breast cancer prevention is fueled by not only a strong desire to make a positive impact but also his relationship with an inspirational woman in his life. … Read more
Join us for the screening of PINK RIBBONS, INC., EXPOSING THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF THE BREAST CANCER MOVEMENT You are invited to the screening of the documentary film, Pink Ribbons, Inc. on Monday, May 13th at 1:00PM at the Barnstable Senior Center on 825 Falmouth Road in Hyannis, MA! The film Pink Ribbons, Inc. challenges the … Read more
The recently crowned Mrs. Massachusetts International, Laura Ferguson from Hanson, MA, will continue on to the final competition for the Mrs. International 2013 title in Chicago. Laura has generously agreed to make an appearance at and assist with both of the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition’s (MBCC) annual statewide Against the Tide fundraising events in Hopkinton … Read more
An inspiring letter from the founder of the Against the Tide events, Maria Vetrano, who honors her deceased mother with her wonderful work: I can hardly believe that we are in the 21st year of Against the Tide. As some of you know, my partner Helen and I started Against the Tide in 1993 because … Read more
