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May 05, 2022

New podcast episode, tune in!
Posted on May 5, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Stories play a powerful role in our culture and in social change because they connect our communities, inform and expand our perspective, and illuminate areas in need of change. Our newest podcast [...] READ MORE

June 07, 2021

Tune in to our new podcast
Posted on June 7, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager Breast cancer is foundationally a social justice issue, and it is also a racial justice issue. When it comes to breast cancer, we are far too familiar with racial disparities in diagnosis [...] READ MORE

January 23, 2021

Podcast: This research could change what we know about breast cancer
Posted on January 23, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Officer Breast Cancer Action is committed to addressing the root causes of breast cancer and its disparities, from involuntary toxic exposures to the impact of chronic stress as a result of Adverse [...] READ MORE

September 20, 2019

The Breast Cancer Action Podcast
Posted on September 20, 2019 Put on your headphones and get fired up! The pilot for the Breast Cancer Action Podcast is out. Be sure to subscribe today using the links at the bottom of this page; you can also listen on our website. We'll bring you our [...] READ MORE

January 07, 2023

Thank you for supporting Breast Cancer Action this year
Posted on January 7, 2023 By KR, Executive Director Thank you, BCAction Community! We are successful because you choose to invest in the work to address and end breast cancer. Together you helped raise over $80,000 to support our unique and vital pr [...] READ MORE

December 22, 2022

Prioritize people over profits in your end of year giving
Posted on December 22, 2022 By KR, Executive Director Breast Cancer Action provides evidence-based information and resources from our experienced, compassionate staff, available at no cost to anyone who needs it. Make your year-end donation today so [...] READ MORE

July 13, 2022

Boots on the Ground
Posted on July 8, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager As you know, Breast Cancer Action is unlike any other breast cancer organization. We’ve been the independent voice and rapid-response watchdog for the breast cancer resistance for more than 30 y [...] READ MORE

June 11, 2022

This is how we begin to build trust in science
Posted on June 11, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager In our latest podcast episode, we break down what it means to build trust in science. This episode covers the historical context of why certain communities don’t trust science, what is needed in o [...] READ MORE

June 08, 2022

Trust in Science: A Panel Conversation
Posted on June 8, 2022 How do those living with and at risk of breast cancer “trust” science, when science has a history of being untrustworthy, and especially so in their treatment of the BIPOC community? As discussed in the episode, "Trust in Science: A Pan [...] READ MORE

May 05, 2022

Storytelling: A Powerful Agent of Change
Posted on May 5, 2022 Stories play a powerful role in our culture and in social change, because they connect our communities, inform and expand our perspectives, and illuminate areas in need of change. In this podcast episode, "Storytelling: A Powerful Agent [...] READ MORE

April 07, 2022

Your contributions support real people living with and at risk of breast cancer
Posted on April 7, 2022 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager, and Zoë Christopher, Operations Manager and Program Officer Donating to BCAction supports real people living with and at risk of breast cancer. Whether they’re looking for information about sc [...] READ MORE

December 31, 2021

You made our year
Posted on December 31, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Today wraps up my first year as Executive Director of BCAction and I am hoping you will support this powerhouse of a team with a year-end donation. To say that I am proud of what we have [...] READ MORE

December 21, 2021

We deserve to know the truth
Posted on December 21, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Our small but mighty team strives to counterbalance the hyped-up headlines and corporate influence in breast cancer reporting so that you can make the best decisions for your health. Our [...] READ MORE

November 30, 2021

What makes us stand out on #GivingTuesday?
Posted on November 30, 2021 By Krystal Redman, Executive Director Every dollar you donate to BCAction on #GivingTuesday will be DOUBLED thanks to Lesbians for Good, who will match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $35,000! That means you can help us [...] READ MORE

November 13, 2021

Check out Radical Disruption Meets Stop Banking on Breast Cancer
Posted on November 13, 2021 By Jayla Burton, Program Manager We didn’t want you to miss the truth-telling panel from our event, Radical Disruption & Compassionate Resistance, so we’re bringing it to you in a podcast. We’ve received feedback that the [...] READ MORE

November 12, 2021

Radical Disruption Meets Stop Banking on Breast Cancer
Posted on November 12, 2021 At Breast Cancer Action's October event Radical Disruption & Compassionate Resistance, we hosted a panel of four expert breast cancer activists who spoke to the power of our 2021 Think Before You Pink® campaign Stop Banking on [...] READ MORE

July 02, 2021

Art and Activism Wins!
Posted on July 2, 2021 By Heather Stone, Development and Communications Associate Thank you to everyone who helped make Drawing the Connections a success by bidding, donating, or sharing the art auction with your friends and communities. With your [...] READ MORE

June 28, 2021

Uncovering LGBTQ Breast Cancer Realities
Posted on June 28, 2021 Individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer have stories of navigating breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment that aren’t represented in the heteronormative pink ribbon narrative. In this e [...] READ MORE

June 07, 2021

Addressing Disparities: Screening vs. Systemic Change
Posted on June 7, 2021 Most of us are familiar with the serious health inequities that exist among different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups when it comes to illness. Breast cancer is no exception. Join BCAction Program Manager Jayla’s conversation with f [...] READ MORE

April 06, 2021

We’re here through it all
Posted on April 6, 2021 By Zoë Christopher, Program Officer and Operations Manager This year marks my 14th year working at Breast Cancer Action. In all these years, you can bet I've seen a lot of change. Most recently, we've found ourselves leaning [...] READ MORE

January 21, 2021

Can Childhood Experiences Increase Breast Cancer Risk?
Posted on January 21, 2021 By Heather Sarantis, Environmental Health Consultant to Breast Cancer Action and Guest Writer I have worked on breast cancer prevention for more than 15 years. Most recently, I co-authored Paths to Prevention: The California [...] READ MORE

January 21, 2021

The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on Breast Cancer
Posted on January 21, 2021 In this episode, Breast Cancer Action’s Environmental Health Consultant Heather Sarantis interviews Dr. Barbara Cohn, the lead research principal investigator of the study “Linking Neighborhood and Individual Adverse Childhood Exp [...] READ MORE

November 10, 2020

The Fossil Fuel to Breast Cancer Pipeline
Posted on November 10, 2020 Health risks from fossil fuels touch almost every aspect of our lives. In addition to vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions, a wide range of everyday products are made from fossil fuel-based chemicals, including cosmetic [...] READ MORE

October 22, 2020

Think Before You Pink® 2020 In Action
By The Breast Cancer Action Team Right now, our work is more critical than ever. Over the last three weeks, you have joined us in calling out the administration's failures to address the breast cancer epidemic. Read on for several ways to engage with our [...] READ MORE

October 21, 2020

What the National Cancer Institute Leaves Out About Environmental Exposures
Posted on October 21, 2020 In recent decades researchers have identified more than 200 chemical exposures that may increase the risk for breast cancer. Despite these scientific advances, the country’s primary cancer agency, the National Cancer Institute ( [...] READ MORE

June 04, 2020

Stress, Racism, and the Breast Cancer Connection
Posted on June 4, 2020 Having breast cancer is stressful​ but nearly everyone who’s been diagnosed is told to avoid stress. ​What’s the connection between emotional strain and cancer? In her role as an associate professor at Temple University, our guest, Dr [...] READ MORE

May 16, 2020

The Medical Industrial Complex Meets the FDA
Posted on May 16, 2020 What happens when the Medical Industrial Complex meets the FDA? How much influence do pharmaceutical and medical device companies really have ​on the drugs and devices we put in our bodies? In this episode, Karuna talks with a [...] READ MORE

April 24, 2020

Lessons from HIV/AIDS and Breast Cancer in the Age of COVID-19
Posted on April 24, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic shines a spotlight on the structural problems of our profit-driven healthcare system—but these failings aren’t new, as Karuna and global health activist Gregg Gonsalves discuss in the latest episode of our pod [...] READ MORE

April 15, 2020

The Risks of Sidelining Science – From the Coronavirus to Breast Cancer
Posted on April 15, 2020 From COVID-19 to breast cancer, what happens when science gets politicized? Join the conversation with Karuna Jaggar and Michael Halpern of the Union of Concerned Scientists as they explore the intersection of politics and science [...] READ MORE

January 17, 2020

Announcement from the Executive Director
by Karuna Jaggar, Executive Director As we turn to a new year and a new decade, it’s a time for reflection. I am deeply grateful for Breast Cancer Action’s fearless and feisty community, and I draw strength in the solidarity of our work together as the can [...] READ MORE

December 18, 2019

Supporting 30 Years of Uncompromising Activism
By The Board of Directors Next year marks Breast Cancer Action’s 30th anniversary. In the beginning, we were only a handful of women, living with and dying from breast cancer, who demanded answers and information about this disease. And thanks to our members [...] READ MORE

November 20, 2019

Breast Implants: What You Need to Know
Posted on November 20, 2019 Learn about the risks of breast implants, a common medical device implanted in hundreds of thousands of people each year. People choose implants for breast augmentation, gender transition, and reconstruction after mastectomy, and [...] READ MORE

November 06, 2019

Thank You for Saying Never to Forever Chemicals
From The Breast Cancer Action Team  Every October our acclaimed Think Before You Pink® campaign holds pinkwashing corporations accountable for their role in the breast cancer epidemic. This year, we told 3M to Say Never to Forever [...] READ MORE

October 17, 2019

3M’s Post-its Peel Off But PFAS Are Forever
Posted on October 17, 2019 Join our conversation with Sharon Lerner, award-winning investigative journalist, who’s written a powerful and groundbreaking series on PFAS. Learn about these toxic chemicals used in every day products, first developed by c [...] READ MORE

October 04, 2019

Say Never to Forever Chemicals
Posted on October 4, 2019 Karuna and Jayla Burton, Breast Cancer Action’s Program Officer, take you behind the scenes of our 2019 Think Before You Pink® campaign. Why is Breast Cancer Action targeting corporate giant 3M in this year’s campaign? What’s wrong w [...] READ MORE

October 03, 2019

My Experience With Forever Chemicals
We spoke with people in communities affected by PFAS contamination around the country as part of our research for the Say Never to Forever Chemicals campaign targeting corporate giant 3M, We were inspired by these fierce activists and are pleased to share [...] READ MORE

September 27, 2019

Unraveling the Pink Ribbon
Posted on September 27, 2019 Why does Breast Cancer Action call October Breast Cancer Industry Month? Want to know where all the money from pink ribbon purchases goes? Angry at being told to “fight like a girl” so you can “beat” breast cancer? Join Karuna Jag [...] READ MORE

February 08, 2018

Acting Out 2018 – Meet Our Amazing Performers!
By Lopa Pal, Development Manager Looking for a fun, provocative evening filled with bold performers who all share a commitment to health justice? How about an event where you can connect with your community and celebrate shared values? Join us for the 6 [...] READ MORE

November 16, 2017

Breast Cancer Action in the News
Breast Cancer Action is a nationally recognized voice for putting patients before profits, regulating cancer-causing toxins, and eliminating health inequities. Our campaigns and advocacy work have received extensive media coverage. We’ve included media h [...] READ MORE

November 16, 2017

From the Executive Director: Breast Cancer Action is Made for Times Like These
By Karuna Jaggar, Executive Director It’s been an incredibly busy year with non-stop rapid response since the Trump administration took office. After the election results were in, I wrote about what the administration would likely mean for our work and our m [...] READ MORE

November 08, 2017

Thank YOU for Pushing Back This Pinktober
By The Breast Cancer Action Team For 15 years, Think Before You Pink® has been pushing back on corporate pinkwashers and calling out pink ribbon culture and marketing. This year, we went after the corporation that started it all – global cosmetics giant, The [...] READ MORE

June 29, 2017

Breast Cancer Action in the News
Breast Cancer Action is a nationally recognized voice for putting patients before profits, regulating cancer-causing toxins, and eliminating health inequities. Our campaigns and advocacy work have received extensive media coverage. We’ve included media h [...] READ MORE