Tag Archives: breast cancer
The Real Ones Tried to Kill Me – The Fake Ones Did Too
By Kim Motta
Kim Motta lives in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. She has been married to her husband Peter for almost 20 years, and they have two daughters in high school, Lauren and Emily. Kim works to "pay it forward" as she contiunes healing from Breast Implant... Read more
Posted in Articles, BCA Action Alerts, BCA News
Breast Implant Education and Options: It’s About Choice, Power, and Respect
By Deb Smalley
Deb Smalley lives with her husband, Bob, two children, Jack and Lydia, four dogs and two cats in Mullica Hill, New Jersey. She grew up in nearby Gibbstown. Diagnosed with hormone receptor positive invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts
You don’t want to miss the featured speakers for our 30th Anniversary event
By Rebecca Saltzman
At our October 15th virtual event, 30 Years of Radical Disruption and Compassionate Resistance, our three featured speakers will weave together the history and the future of Breast Cancer Action. Get your tickets... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, BCA News, E-Alerts
Calling on the FDA to Put Patients First: A Check-Up from Stage IV Cancer Communities
By Marie Garlock
Marie Garlock, PhD, is an anti-discrimination educator and consultant for community-building initiatives (itisinyou.org). Marie’s based in Durham, NC and works across the U.S. south and Global South on healthcare, environmental, and racial justice... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, BCA News
You’re invited to The Fossil-Fueled Health Crisis Webinar
By Zoë Christopher, Resource Liaison
We are so excited about our upcoming webinar, The Fossil-Fueled Health Crisis, and it’s only one week away! To learn about the connection between fossil fuels and breast cancer risk, please register now to join us on Tuesday, September... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, E-Alerts
Tell the FDA: put patients before profit!
Written By: Tibby Reas Hinderlie
The Food and Drug Administration’s role is to protect public health by ensuring safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices, including those used to treat breast cancer. The drug approval process should put patients before the... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, E-Alerts
The Second Decade: 2000-2010
This is the second of three newsletters we’ll be releasing this year to mark Breast Cancer Action’s 30th anniversary. In this second edition, we’re featuring highlights from the second ten years of our 30 year history: 2000 to 2010.
Letter from the Executive... Read more
Posted in Articles, BCA Action Alerts, BCA Events
Letter from the Executive Director – Second Edition
by Marj Plumb, DrPH, Interim Executive Director
Marking a 30th anniversary of an organization is about recognizing the past work and successes, and recommitting to the ongoing necessity of the mission. Breast Cancer Action’s continuity of mission, vision, and voice across... Read more
Posted in BCA News
Webinar: The Fossil-Fueled Health Crisis
Written By: Jayla Burton, Program Officer
Every year in the U.S., more than a quarter of a million people are diagnosed with breast cancer—a number that continues to rise. Many of these people have no family history of the disease, which raises the question “What causes... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, BCA Events, E-Alerts
Not your average virtual event
Written By: Marj Plumb, DrPH, Interim Executive Director
I’m so excited about the group of feisty and fearless BCAction members and supporters who will be gathering for our 30th Anniversary virtual event. Here’s a sneak-peak: our line-up includes our host,... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, E-Alerts
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