When I travel the state to give presentations about breast health basics, I talk about all of the advancements we have made in the past 30 years in the treatment of breast cancer. About how we now have targeted therapies for some kinds of breast cancer that ideally reduce treatment toxicity and effect on healthy…
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If you are looking for where to go to get a mammogram, or for a breast surgeon or oncologist if you are experiencing an issue, it can be confusing to know where to start. One tried and true method of finding a provider is through your social circle. Talk to your friends who have had…
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VBCF volunteer advocates participated in the first-ever virtual National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Lobby Day on June 16th. Traveling virtually to Capitol Hill was certainly a different way to connect with Virginia’s elected officials, but it was a great experience! Luckily, there were few technical glitches and the group met with several Representatives and their…
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At VBCF, we are big proponents of mammograms because they can help someone catch their breast cancer early. This can hopefully lead to less invasive and intense treatment and better outcomes. However, in recent years there has been a back and forth in the research world as to whether more mammogram screenings actually save lives,…
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For #MindfulMonday, we’d like to spotlight local organizations that we believe will help those diagnosed with breast cancer, their family, and friends. Here’s what Abby from Project Yoga Richmond shared with us about their program: “Project Yoga Richmond believes that yoga has the power to transform lives and, in turn, whole communities, even online. That’s…
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There are a lot of financial resources out there now that weren’t there before COVID-19. We’ve looked into a few of them to hopefully give you a better idea of the assistance these programs are offering and what these programs will cover (and what they won’t). The first few I have listed are specific to…
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Looking for something to do while you are stuck at home? Download our free coloring page. We would love to see your completed work! Snap a photo and email it to lisa@vbcf.org and we may share it on our Facebook page. Download our Coloring Page
March 23rd marked ten years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. The ACA was a game-changer for people with pre-existing conditions, including breast cancer patients and survivors, because it bars health insurance companies from denying coverage based on health status. The ACA also allowed for Medicaid expansion here…
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While we are working remotely, we’re still here to help. Virginians affected by breast cancer are our priority, and we know this is a challenging time. Please know that we continue to work for you. We are still updating our website resources, sharing information on Facebook, capturing the latest research news on Twitter, and blogging. …
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