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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...

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...

Climb Against the Odds 2022

This year we were honored to welcome 23 volunteer climbers from across the country who climbed 14,179 ft. Mt. Shasta to challenge the 1 in 8 odds of a woman’s breast cancer diagnosis. Many climbed in honor of their own or a loved one’s experience with...

BCPP’s 30 for 30

  Spotlighting 30 Faces of Prevention from the last 30 Years For our 30th birthday, we honor 30 individuals who’ve demonstrated their commitment to breast cancer prevention over the last 30 years! Amy AnaLoan officer, pharmacist, mother/wife Since my cancer...

Faces of Prevention Pt. 6: Dr. Jasmine McDonald

Guest Post by Dr. Jasmine McDonald, BCPP Board Member  Like all women, I am many things. First and foremost, I am a Black mother. After that, in no particular order, I am a daughter, a sister, an auntie, an educator, an author, a scientist, a doctor, a researcher, a...

Faces of Prevention Pt. 5: Jeana Thurston

[TW: breast cancer] Guest Post by Jeana Thurston, Crunchi wellness activist  In September 2018, my annual mammogram showed a small irregularity. Since I had no family history of breast cancer and could not feel anything during my self-breast exam, I was only...

Faces of Prevention Pt. 3: Heather Buren

For years we at BCPP have been exploring the relationship between occupation and breast cancer and we remain focused on building a healthier workplace. Hear from our Face of Prevention Lieutenant Heather Buren, San Francisco Fire Dept., Board member of the United Fire...

Faces of Prevention Pt. 2: Erica Heywood

At BCPP, we work hard to get toxic chemicals out of your daily products. We publish science reports. We advocate for a healthier world. We pass laws to protect people. We also climb, trek, and hike. All for breast cancer prevention. And today, we’re putting the...

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