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The Pink 13.1 raised over $40,000 and the proceeds will support a screening and diagnostic service fund to support breast cancer testing for uninsured and underinsured in Southwest Virginia.

The Power of Pink Luncheon took place on Tuesday, October 12 in Roanoke. The inaugural event was a huge success raising funds and awareness for the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. The Power of Pink Luncheon was sponsored by Kroger, WSLS10, Berglund Cars, Blue Ridge Cancer Care, Boxley and Fink’s Jewelers. We are so appreciative to all of our wonderful sponsors.

Guest Blogger: Louise B. Lubin PhD I know you remember the moment you heard, “You have breast cancer.” Those words began a long journey with many possible roadblocks and detours. You will all be at different points on your cancer timeline. Perhaps you have just been diagnosed, are continuing with treatment, or even managing a…
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Our 2nd Annual More Than A Pink Ribbon Awards Event and 30th Anniversary Commemoration presented by Exact Sciences was held virtually on October 1st. We were so pleased to present awards to several outstanding Virginians to recognize their accomplishments in state and local breast cancer education and advocacy. We are grateful to all of our…
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How do I support my loved one going through breast cancer treatment?  What do I ask my doctor during my follow-up visit? I’m a breast cancer survivor! What now? Over the last 30 years, VBCF has received many questions just like these and more. Our mission is to provide the very best information and tools…
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An August 17th article from the New York Times detailed the risk of having a genetic mutation linked to breast cancer–not BRCA1 or BRCA2, but PALB2. The BRCA1 and 2 mutations are still major players when it comes to breast cancer risk, but a mutated PALB2 gene can increase someone’s risk of breast cancer anywhere…
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At the end of June, the National LGBT Cancer Center released the first summary of results from its OUT: National Cancer Survey, a survey of over 2,700 LGBTQI+ cancer survivors in the United States. LGBTQI+ cancer survivors are an under-researched group, and at least for breast cancer, they can also be disproportionately affected by the…
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Please join us in welcoming Catherine Warren, the newest team member on VBCF’s staff! Catherine came on board on July 1st as VBCF’s Senior Director of Southwest Virginia, based in Roanoke. She will extend and strengthen VBCF’s reach into this region, offering education and advocacy program services and development. Based on the latest breast cancer…
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Meeting with a doctor can be intimidating. It can feel like they have “secret” information about our health, and they hold all the power because they decide which of our health concerns are treated and how. Patients need to be their own health advocates! We want to be sure that we leave each appointment feeling…
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