Final recommendations released today by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force echo those in 2009 that moved the beginning age for annual mammograms from 40 to 50 and started a national conversation that ignited fear and confusion in women across the country.
United State Senate just passed legislation amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the first time since the original bill became law in 1976.
New report from Breast Cancer Fund’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals toxic contaminants in L’Oréal Garnier and P&G Cover Girl products.
Breast Cancer Fund, scientists, doctors and labor advocates call for immediate action to reduce and eliminate exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation that contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer.
For the first time in more than 75 years, Congress is poised to close the gaping holes in the outdated federal law that allows the use of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other illnesses and chronic diseases in the personal care products we slather on our children and on our bodies every day.
Udall-Vitter bill jeopardizes the ability of future generations to enjoy healthy lives. The bill could set back the few current state protections in place and would stifle future state legislative or regulatory actions.
With the release of this report Breast Cancer Prevention Partners is launching an ongoing advocacy campaign that involves lawmakers, state and federal agencies, and consumers to decrease toxic exposures on the job.
The public has a right to expect nothing less than real protection from toxic chemicals and Congress should heed that call. Breast Cancer Prevention Partners continues to work with lawmakers and other public health groups to push for meaningful and effective chemical policy reform that will put public health above chemical industry interests.
As four cancer charities face fraud charges, president and CEO Jeanne Rizzo shares how the Breast Cancer Fund is committed to financial responsibility and integrity.
A victory for public health and consumer right-to-know. Once BPA is listed, manufacturers and retailers may have to disclose the presence of BPA in products they sell in California. In many cases, manufacturers have chosen to remove Prop. 65 chemicals from their products rather than label them.
