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One in eight women will develop breast cancer! Our Educational Outreach Program teaches what you can do to reduce your risk and how to do a proper breast self-exam. Our program helps dispel myths and fears about this devastating illness. This program is conducted onsite at high schools, colleges, community group meetings and businesses. We bring these life-saving messages to you!

Latest News For environment

Press conference for the signing of the Safer Sales Slip Act. Photo courtesy: Elisabeth Fiteni.
Friday, February 8th, 2013

Suffolk County Bans BPA-Coated Receipts

Legislators in Suffolk county, NY voted to ban the use of BPA-coated receipt paper, used in retail stores, ATMs, and gas stations across the country.

Have you checked your make-up and other beauty products for parabens? Photo: Matt Trostle
Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

The Breast Cancer and Paraben Link

A recent breast cancer study found that there may be a connection between breast cancer and parabens.

Marine with breast cancer
Thursday, June 7th, 2012

20 Men Stationed At Camp Lejuene Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

20 men blame their breast cancer on their time at Camp Lejeune, where government records show drinking water was contaminated with high levels of toxic chemicals for three decades.

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Friday, June 1st, 2012

Bisphenol A (BPA) & the Breast Cancer Link

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastic beverage containers and food and beverage cans, has been shown to increase risks for breast cancer.

Tobacco use is one of the main preventable risk factors for cancer.
Friday, March 9th, 2012

Avoid These Human Carcinogens For Breast Health

A complete list of known, probable, and possible cancer-causing substances from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Breast cancer empowerment
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Environmental Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Your health, and by extension your breast health, involves reducing your exposure and your family’s exposure to known carcinogens and questionable chemicals.