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Perchloroethylene, breast cancer and prevention webinar recording

Additional resources provided by Dr. Richard Clapp: Aschengrau A, Rogers S, Ozonoff D. Perchloroethylene-Contaminated Drinking Water and Risk of Breast Cancer: Additional Results from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA. Environ Health Perspect 111:167-173, 2003. Vlaanderen J, Straif K, Ruder A, et al. Tetrachloroethylene Exposure and Bladder Cancer Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Dry-Cleaning-Worker Studies. Environ Health Perspect 122:661-666, 2014. IARC … Read more

Eversource Update

Submitted by Sue Phelan, GreenCAPE In addition to the excessive 10 year tree cutting operation already announced by Eversource which will potentially push back their utility ROW (right of way) margins even deeper into private property, most Yearly Operational Plans (YOPs) for every MA town have already been submitted by the utilities, railroads, and other … Read more

Message from the Executive Director

Dear Friends in Prevention, This spring, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition (MBCC) brings vigor and growth to our 2016 program and events. – Against the Tide 2016 registration is now open! Come join us for our Statewide Annual Against the Tide swim, walk, kayak, and/or run athletic fundraising event to take place for the 24th year … Read more