VBCF publishes the VBCF Connection, aimed at keeping our supporters informed about upcoming events, advocacy issues, and the latest breast cancer headlines once or twice per month.
2026
- May 21: New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Raise Questions
- April 15: Big News for Virginians + How You Can Help
- February 27: Big Wins + What’s Next for Breast Health
- January 12: New Virginia law eliminates out-of-pocket imaging costs
2025
- August 6: Is AI Reading Your Mammogram? And What Happens at a Boutique Fitting?
- June 27: See What You Made Possible: 2024 Impact Report + Summer Updates
- May 19: Fighting Funding Cuts, Welcoming New Staff & More
- April 9: VBCF in the News, Learn about Triage Cancer, and More
- March 5: Wins for Patients, Advocacy Scholarships & A $61K Gift to VBCF!
- January 30: Empowering Change: Advocacy Updates & Breast Cancer News
2024
- October 3: Expanding Access & Taking Action This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- August 19: Make a Difference this Fall – Join us for Inspiring Events
- June 27: Inclusive Care for the LGBTQ+ Community, Saying Goodbye to a Friend plus, Registration opens for our Healthcare Provider Summit
- May 22: Check out our Impact Report! Plus, VA Advocates Take to Capitol Hill
- April 24: April Highlights: Get to Know Our Board, Breast Cancer News & More
- March 21: March Highlights: Evolving Insights on HRT, a Drop in Mortality Rates, plus a Scholarship Opportunity
- February 22: February Highlights: From Community Support to Breast Cancer Prevention Drugs
- January 26: We’re Back! Learn About Breast Cancer Advocacy Day
2023
- September 7: Every Body is Beautiful – Plus, Get Involved this Fall
- July 18: Quarterly Breast Cancer News Roundup, Remembering Dr. Susan Love, Power of Pink Luncheon & More
- June 14: Celebrating Sole Stars, Survivor Social, and Supporting ALICE Families
- May 18: Driving Impact: VBCF’s May Updates
- April 19: Obesity-BRCA Link and Advocating for DIEP Access
- March 15: Better Doctor-Patient Communication – Plus, Free Breast Cancer Screening in SW Virginia & Breast Cancer News
- February 28: Breast Cancer in the Black Community – Plus, VA Cancer Plan Out Now
- February 14: Thermography: Is It A Reliable Alternative To Mammograms?
- January 25: Updates on the VA General Assembly – Plus, Join Pink 365!
2022
- November 11: VBCF was on the road again this fall – Plus, our Lynchburg Sole Stars are Rock Stars!
- October 27: Patient Self-Advocacy – Plus, Power of Pink Luncheon a Success!
- October 12: Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Here – Learn how you can support VBCF this month!
- September 22: A New Category of Breast Cancer Means New Possibilities – Plus, Volunteers Needed
- September 8: The Microbiome & Breast Cancer – Plus, Unlock the Cure
- August 11: Oral Health & Breast Cancer – Plus, learn about our Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
- July 7: Advocates Make An Impact – Plus, Read This, Not That & Important Updates
- June 9: Our Annual Report is Here – Plus, help us with a quick poll
- May 18: Breast Cancer & Mental Health – Plus, Meet Our Sole Stars!
- April 28: False Positives and Overdiagnosis
- March 24: BMI & Breast Cancer; Plus, an Update on Covid-19 Vaccines & Mammograms
- February 16: A Quick Guide for Caregivers and an Update on the General Assembly
- January 20: We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby? Plus, Diagnostic Imaging Coverage Bill
2021
- December 20: How Patient Navigators Can Help, Plus, Metastatic Breast Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, and Hope
- November 30: Thank You for Your Generosity
- November 10: What You Need to Know: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk
- October 19: Be Our Hero – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- October 6: Power of Pink! Plus, Meet Our Awardees and 30 Years of Resources
- September 22: Join Us to Honor Outstanding Virginians | An Update on Genetic Testing | OUT Cancer Survey Results
- July 22: Introducing Our Newest Team Member | SW VA Expansion | How to Get the Most from Your Doctor’s Appointments
- June 18: Honoring Juneteenth: Black Pioneers in Medicine | 30 Years of Breast Health Education
- May 20: Which Screening Guidelines are the “Right” Ones?
- May 9: Happy Mother’s Day | 30 Years of Advocacy
- April 27: “Travel” virtually to Capitol Hill with us!
- April 18: Breakthrough Cancer Technology Testing
- March 25: Should I Tell My Co-Workers?
- March 10: The Financial Toxicity of Cancer
- February 17: What You Need to Know: Covid-19 Vaccine & Your Mammogram
- Feburary 11: VBCF is Still Here for You: Virginia Susan G. Komen affiliates close their doors
- January 22: State Advocacy Priorities
