A recent article, “A Grim Breast Cancer Milestone for Black Women,” published on the New York Times Well blog highlights an unsettling change in breast cancer statistics. Historically, Black women have had consistently lower incidence of breast cancer than white women, but a higher mortality rate. Now, for the first time, the incidence rate for … Read more
Recently, the American Cancer Society revised its guidelines on mammography screening, leading to a flurry of opinions flooding the airwaves as to which guidelines are best. The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition believes that the issue of screening is an individual one. We encourage all women to communicate with their physicians to determine the best path … Read more
From left to right: Representative Paul K Frost, Dr.; Laurel Schaider, Silent Spring Institute; Representative Gloria Fox; Margo Simon Golden, MBCC Board President; Representative Alan Silvia; Gerry Swift, MBCC Board Treasurer On October 21st we hosted an educational forum with Representative Paul K Frost (R-Auburn) for Massachusetts state Representatives and Senators. At the forum we … Read more
Once again we are sitting on the cusp of “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” where most of the messaging will revolve around shopping for a cure. Mentions of the “Cure,” the ‘just around the corner’ resolution to this horrific disease is prolific for the 31 days of October. The complexities of public health, the importance of … Read more
Submitted by Sue Phelan, info@GreenCAPE.org The Attorney General’s Office reports that there are few complaints/objections filed with MDAR related to the NSTAR/Eversource herbicide spraying this year. Complaints are necessary for the AG to investigate the spraying. They require documentation. Send your objections and report any questionable spraying activity you see. Ask the Attorney General’s Office to investigate MDAR (the … Read more
