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Which Screening Guidelines are the “Right” Ones?

Which Screening Guidelines are the “Right” Ones? We want to unpack this conversation a little bit, and hopefully provide some clarity in what YOU should do with this information.

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30 Years of Advocacy

One of VBCF’s first advocacy events was a Mothers’ Day Rally at the General Assembly to urge legislators to focus more funding on screening and treatment for breast cancer. Our advocacy work has never stopped. VBCF hosts an annual State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day and organizes volunteer advocates to participate in national breast cancer lobby day.

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER COALITION (NBCC) 2021 VIRTUAL LOBBY DAY

Pictured above is our Zoom meeting with Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-9th) in 2020 “Travel” virtually to Capitol Hill with us! VBCF is preparing for another virtual NBCC Breast Cancer Lobby Day this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Our 2020 virtual lobby day was a big success with several of our meetings with US Representatives…
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The Heart of Our Community – VBCF Honors National Volunteer Week

The very origins of the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (VBCF) have our grassroots in volunteer work. We couldn’t continue our mission without the many individuals who have dedicated their time to go the extra mile for our community. In celebration of National Volunteer Week 2021, we are honoring a group of our most impactful volunteers. Staff…
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The Financial Toxicity of Cancer: A Problem That Is Not Going Away

By Guest Blogger: Lisa DeFerrari This article was originally published on After 20 Years Cancer Research Blog on February 6, 2021. When I was treated for breast cancer in 1993, and again in 2005, I was fortunate to have good health insurance coverage. Being able to afford my treatment was never an issue. But would…
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Infographic: Mammograms and the Covid Vaccine

What You Need to Know: Covid-19 Vaccine & Your Mammogram

As more people are starting to get their COVID-19 vaccines (yay!) we are learning more about how different people react to them and there is one benign reaction we wanted to bring to your attention. Some people who receive the COVID-19 vaccine get swelling in their lymph nodes in their underarm, which can also be…
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VBCF is Still Here for You.

You may have heard the news that both of the local Boards of Directors for Virginia’s two Susan G. Komen affiliates – Central & Eastern Virginia, based in Richmond, and Blue Ridge, based in Roanoke, have decided to close their doors rather than participate in Komen’s national reorganization to centralize operations from its national office…
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WEBINAR RECORDING: Breast Cancer & Heart Health

Are you aware of the link between breast cancer and heart health? There are many shared risk factors between the two conditions, and in some cases, breast cancer treatment can have long-lasting cardiac effects. Dr. Wendy Bottinor from the Pauley Heart Center at VCU Health provides guidance on how to protect heart health during treatment…
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Virginians Need Paid Medical Leave – We Need You To Make Calls TODAY – January 28

The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation supports HB2016 to create a paid family and medical leave program so that Virginia workers do not have to struggle with financial stability when receiving treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. Without access to paid medical leave, patients are faced with impossible choices during a time when they are…
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2021 General Assembly Session Begins

The 2021 Virginia General Assembly Session began on Wednesday, January 13th. This year’s “short session” is scheduled to last only 30 days, but recent reports suggest that Governor Northam may extend the session to 45 days. Due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic, much of the work during the session will be done virtually. Given these…
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