Thank you for visiting our Blog. We invite you to explore these articles highlighting breast cancer topics. Written by staff writer and editor Helana Shumway, along with other members of our community, these entries provide valuable information, personal insights, and inspiration to help you navigate your cancer experience and connect with the resources available through the Coalition.
For more information or to ask a question, please email info@bccr.org. Thank you for visiting us here.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
The term TNBC refers to the fact that the cancer cells do not have estrogen receptors or progesterone receptors, and they don’t make to much of a protein called HER2. TNBC accounts for about 10% of all female breast cancer cases in the United States.
Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer research
After attending many workshops and presentations, I walked away with newfound hope in research. Surprisingly, I heard of research into something women and men have in common: testosterone.
Prescription Discounts
It’s no secret that prescription medications are getting more expensive every year.
What Support Groups Do
Merriam Webster defines a support group “…as a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another.” Some research shows that participating in a support group improves quality of life.
PinkWashing
What is Pink Washing? When a company or organization claims to care about breast cancer by promoting a pink ribbon product, but at the same time produces, manufactures and/or sells products that are linked to the disease.
Breast Cancer Screening
In light of the recently updated breast cancer screening guidelines issued by the United States Preventive Services Task force, we at the Breast Cancer Coalition would like members of our community at large to understand the reasons we do not take a position on these guidelines.
Dormant Cancer Cells
The ultimate question was, “What causes metastasis?” Unfortunately, his answer wasn’t one we were happy to hear. He said it’s essentially a numbers game. With 30 trillion cells in our bodies, it only takes one cell that has the opportunity to change – and that change in vascular architecture can cause cancer.
Going Flat After Mastectomy
For those who choose to go flat, or are considering it, connecting with empowered individuals who have made similar decisions is a helpful first step. The Coalition offers opportunities to do that through our PALS program, our support/networking groups, and our private Facebook groups. Others who have “been there” can offer support that is truly meaningful.
Being Heard
We all know that warm feeling when we feel heard, understood, and emotionally supported by another person. In the aftermath of a breast of gynecologic cancer diagnosis, it can be empowering to connect with someone who has walked this road or a similar one.
Living With MBC
I’d like everyone to know there is a bipartisan bill in Congress now with over 200 co-sponsors. The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act (HR 3183) expedites payments for those have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). This is especially helpful for young people diagnosed with MBC as well as many others.