Daily Updates From San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium!
Our staff and volunteers were on the scene at SABCS, learning the latest on breast cancer research and sending reports every night.
Get them here.
Taking The Poison Out Of Perfume…Victory!
BCA and our allies have been pressuring cosmetics companies to get dangerous phthalates out of their products. And this recent study shows things are starting to shift.
Right direction: Secret, Arrid, Christian Dior. Wrong direction: Prince Matchabelli and Revlon - which raises money for breast cancer research.
“Pinkwashers” exposed! Thanks to You
Over 2000 of you have sent letters, emails and postcards to General Mills urging them to make Yoplait Yogurt rBGH-free. If Wal-Mart and Starbucks and all of Europe can do it, Yoplait can too.
It’s not too late to take action by telling Yoplait to put a lid on rBGH.
See General Mills’ reply to your requests and our response.
BCA Member Takes On FDA…And Wins!
On September 16, 2008 Rachel Rawlins - attorney, activist and breast cancer survivor - was one of the citizens who testified before the FDA about the dangers of BPA.
The result: The FDA is re-visiting its earlier approval.
Tough Titty at San Francisco’s Magic Theatre
On January 23rd, 2009, BCA and SF's renowned Magic Theatre present a special pre-opening performance of the unforgettable new play Tough Titty.
If you're in the Bay area, don't miss this funny and remarkable look at breast cancer, families and life.
Click here for details.
The Sincerest Form of Flattery…More Victory!
An American Cancer Society spokesman, speaking on an ABC news feature, listed Think Before You Pink's Critical Questions.
Almost. He neglected to mention the most important question - about some pinkwashing products (like Yoplait) actually being linked to cancer.
It's happening. We - all of us - are shifting the discussion. See what 2009's Campaign brings!
Knowing Pains: Women on Love, Sex and Work
in our 40s
Knowing Pains: Women on Love, Sex and Work in our 40s provides brutally honest, touching and funny essays about women in their 40s.
Plus, 100% of all net profits will be donated to BCA!
Find an event in your area and purchase your copy today!
BCA Blog Post: Addressing Breast Cancer Inequities
BCA’s post on Our Bodies, Our Blog addresses health inequities, and our belief that it’s not just genes, but social injustices, that lead to disparities in breast cancer.
New Label Required for ESAs
The FDA ordered Amgen to change the label for its anemia drugs, Aranesp and Procrit. In March, an FDA panel advised more restrictions for these drugs and this new label reflects most of those recommendations.
Meanwhile, Ortho Biotech is recalling one manufacturing lot (P114942A) of Procrit after finding cracks in the necks of some vials.
Special Online: The Source and 2007 Annual Report
We are pleased to announce BCA's special online issue of The Source presenting the results of our strategic planning process and the three priority areas. Take a look.
BCA's 2007 Annual Report is also online.
