Why We Need to Pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act
Finally, the lymphedema complication I’ve been dreading for the past few years came to pass -- the skin infection cellulitis. Read more
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My Mommy Got A Water Arm
Years after my cancer treatments were behind me and Stanley was toddling around, my forearm and hand unexpectedly swelled over a few days, to a 50% increase in size. Read more
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We’re So Close!
By Karuna Jaggar, Executive Director
We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of our members this month, and now we’re just $3,200 from meeting our $25,000 spring fundraising goal. Today is the deadline to give. Chip in now and help us reach our goal!
We get over... Read more
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Demand Equal Access for Lymphedema Treatment
It’s been almost ten years since the Lymphedema Treatment Act was first introduced to Congress. Now, thanks to a new House rule, we have an opportunity for a guaranteed vote if the bill gets 290 cosponsors. Last year, we reached 385 House cosponsors and we’re already... Read more
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What’s at Stake
Thanks to members like you, we’re halfway to our goal of raising $25,000 by April 30. Donate now to help us meet our goal and to keep us independent! Read more
From the Executive Director: Conflict Free, So We Can Tell the Truth
By the time I came to Breast Cancer Action in 2011, I knew the necessity of unbiased, balanced, accessible information—and I knew how hard it can be to find. I also knew that when you’re choosing between what can feel like a host of bad options when it comes to breast cancer... Read more
Welcome to Our New Board Members
In March 2019, we welcomed Gail Kaufman and Channte Keith to our Board of Directors and are excited to introduce you to them. Read more
Special Thanks: Spring 2019
We could not do this work without the support of so many members and volunteers. Read more
Donations in Honor and Memory: Spring 2019
Each gift made in honor and memory will be used wisely by Breast Cancer Action to end the breast cancer epidemic. Read more
Who Can You Turn To?
Because we don’t take industry funding, you can trust that Pharma and biotech aren’t behind the scene influencing what we say. Make a donation to our Spring Fundraising Drive. Read more
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