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Toxic Free Kids Act Update

The Toxic Free Kids Act was reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means! Cheryl Osimo, Executive Director of Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC), says, “I am so pleased that An Act relative to Toxic-Free Kids has received a favorable report. This marks a significant step forward in our … Read more

Webinar Recording: One Woman’s Journey in Cancer Research March 6, 2024

Poster for February webinar

Dr. Linda Malkas is the Associate Chair and professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope. Her major research focus is the relationship between DNA replication and cancer. Her laboratory’s recent work has led to the opportunity to develop truly selective, therapeutic agents that will … Read more

Tribute to Ann Maguire, First MBCC President

It is with great sorrow that we share the news that one of the founders of Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) and our first President of the MBCC board passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. In Ann’s own words, when she became President in 1991, “I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989 and, … Read more

Webinar Recording: Third Annual Margo Simon Golden Memorial: An Update on Metastatic Breast Cancer

Poster for webinar recording of January 2024

Dr. Misialek currently serves as Associate Chair of Pathology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA. He is the Medical Director of the Vernon Cancer Center, Chemistry Laboratory, and Point of Care Testing. He practices in all areas of pathology in a busy community hospital. Holding an academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine, he regularly … Read more