Posts with Author: Emily Reuman

A father’s journey to prevent cancer and protect his daughter

Guest post by Steve Clossick, who climbed Mount Shasta to prevent breast cancer with BCPP’s Climb Against the Odds 2018 When I first saw Mount Shasta It is hard to believe it has been 20 years since I first saw the majestic Mount Shasta. Back then, I did not...

Honoring Nancy Evans

A Pioneer in Breast Cancer Prevention and Women’s Health Advocacy Nancy Evans was a remarkable figure whose many contributions left a lasting legacy in the fields of breast cancer prevention and environmental health. With her passing on June 11, 2023, the breast...

Climb Against the Odds 2023

 Follow on Facebook  Follow the Instagram stories Follow the photos Recent Updates Thursday, June 15: – 12:45pm, ALL climbers have made it safely down and are off the mountain. Congrats, Climb Against the Odds Team 2023! -10:10am, the fourth and final group is...

Impact Report: Spring News 2023

From cosmetics reform to clean Black beauty businesses and growing statewide prevention plan work – here are the wins you might have missed, plus exciting opportunities and recent news. VICTORY News: The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 For two...

Federal Bill Package Will Make Safer Beauty Available to All

This suite of federal safer beauty bills addresses gaps in cosmetic safety by banning the worst chemicals; requiring fragrance disclosure; protecting women of color and salon workers; and creating supply chain transparency. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 24, 2023...

Meet Breast Cancer Survivor Dana Friedman

Faces of Prevention Interview with Dana Friedman: wife, sister, mom, advocate, runner, breast cancer survivor   BCPP: Dana, let’s begin with your journey discovering toxics in our everyday lives and products. What was your aha moment? When did you first...

Mother’s Day gifts, from us to you!

To our moms, daughters & sisters Today, and every day, we work in honor of those who have faced or will face a breast cancer diagnosis. To all who mother, including moms, grandmas, sisters, nurturing family members, co-workers, and friends, we’d like to...

Plastics and the PVC Spill: Ask a Scientist

Welcome to our series: Ask a Scientist With BCPP Science Team Dr. Rainbow Rubin, PhD, MPH, and Pujeeta Chowdhary, MPH You asked about plastics. We have answers. The environmental links to breast cancer are complex. Yet, we all shouldn’t have to be scientists to better...

Ban BPA in Thermal Paper Receipts

Skip the Slip! Ban BPA in Thermal Paper Receipts STATEMENT MARCH 3, 2023 CONTACT: Nancy Buermeyer, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners SACRAMENTO – Thank you, Assemblymember Ting, for your leadership on this bill to ban BPA in thermal paper receipts and your invitation...

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