BCA Joins Coalition to Challenge BRCA Gene Patents

In an important first step towards better healthcare for all women, BCA is challenging the legality of patenting human “breast cancer genes.”

The Good and the Bad: Changes at the FDA and in the Biotech Industry

New appointments at the FDA signal a change for the better in the drug approval process; Roche’s takeover of Genentech could mean the doors close to patient advocacy groups like us.

First, Do No Harm: California’s Green Chemistry Initiative

New California legislation regulating chemicals hazardous to public health has the potential to impact the breast cancer epidemic. We need to make sure it gets correctly implemented.

X-Rays: Are We Overexposed?

Is there such a thing as a “safe dose of radiation?” Conducting a “radiation audit” with your doctor could initiate a discussion of acceptable alternative courses of treatment.

California Public Health Association Honors Barbara Brenner

Barbara Brenner is the recipient of the California Public Health Association-North 2009 Helen Rodriguez-Trias Lighting the Way Presidential Award.

In Memoriam: Dr. Shyamala G. Harris

Breast Cancer Action pays tribute to the life of Shyamala G. Harris, a world-renowned scientist as well as a great friend to Breast Cancer Action.

Gifts in Honor and Memory

Your contributions keep Breast Cancer Action working. We want to acknowledge everyone who’s contributing directly to the work we do.

What BCA Does with Your Money

80 cents of every dollar you give goes right to work. Here’s where.