Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Considering buying a new car this holiday season? (For yourself or someone else?) Visit our friends at Van Bortel Subaru and take part in the #SharetheLove event. You get a new car - and you will be supporting the Coalition! It's a win-win. More info here: https://www.vanbortelsubaruofrochester.com/

#ThankfulThursday gratitude to the Glover-Crask Charitable Trust for their recent grant to the Coalition for upgraded technology to support our move to virtual programming during Covid-19. We are grateful..... and proud to be able to continue serving survivors during this time! #ROC #breastcancer #GYNcancer #grants

The long months of braces are followed by the diligent wearing of a specially fitted retainer to maintain the newly perfect smile. Unfortunately, retainers are incredibly appealing to family pets when left on nightstands, easily disposed of in a folded napkin after a meal, and will be squished in a pocket or purse! Each October, this is good news for the Breast Cancer Coalition, thanks to the generosity of Dr. Terry Giangreco and his staff at Get It Straight Orthodontics. 100% of the fees from all lost or broken retainers benefits the Coalition. This year, thanks to the family pups, we are so fortunate to receive Get It Straight’s donation of $6125. Thanks to all of the parents who so generously supported this effort!

Join us tomorrow for an evening of reflection, poetry, and music as we celebrate those who have been touched by breast cancer. Register online for this virutal event: https://bccr.org/lives-celebrated/ #breastcancerawareness

Join us tonight at 5:30pm as Dr. Rachel Farkas, Vega Plastic Surgery, discusses "Lymphedema from a Breast Surgeon’s Perspective." We will meet virtually - visit https://bccr.org/lymphedema-awareness-network/ for login information. #lymphedema #breastcancer #breastsurgeon #ROC

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We'll be sharing 31 Truths throughout the month. Truth #27- Five year breast cancer survival rates do not give an accurate picture of progress against breast cancer. Breast cancer can take many years, sometimes decades, to develop and spread throughout the body. Counting the number of people alive five years after diagnosis does not accurately portray the true impact of the disease. Following trends in mortality rates over time is the only way to get an accurate picture of the true impact of breast cancer and the progress made against the disease. Read about one of our dearest friends here: https://bccr.org/jan-s/

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We'll be sharing 31 Truths throughout the month. Truth #26- Mammography is not prevention. Mammography is a screening test to detect cancer already present in the breast. Getting regular mammograms does not prevent you from getting breast cancer, nor will it always detect the disease. If you have a personal history of breast cancer, never rely on technology as your sole method of surveillance. Knowing what is normal for you is important. Meet one of our wonderful survivors... now a beloved volunteer... Kim: https://bccr.org/kim-t/

Our latest issue of Voices of the Ribbon is chock full of information, including a wonderful article written by Pat Battaglia, Associate Program Director, addressing disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Black women. Thank you Sheila Searles-Fairey and Dr. Farhan Imran for taking the time to speak with Pat. https://bccr.org/disparities Lipson Cancer And Blood Disorder Center Rochester Regional Health #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerawarenessmonthread

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We'll be sharing 31 Truths throughout the month. Truth #24- A substantial and growing body of evidence indicates that exposures to chemicals commonly found in the environment and many consumer products and in women’s bodies are contributing to the rising rates of breast cancer seen in the decades following WWII, paralleling the production of synthetic chemicals. Federal law permits the usage of chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, flame retardants, and pesticides, many of which are endocrine disruptors. You have a right to know if the products you use contain compounds that may increase your risk for disease, including breast cancer. Meet Annie, one of our young survivors. <3 https://bccr.org/personal-journey-annie-m/

Did you know you can still order you very own Pink Power cocktail kit from Black Button Distilling?Created specifically for our ARTrageous 2020 event, you have until Oct 31st to get yours. Black Button is donating a portion of each sale to the Breast Cancer Coalition! To order visit: https://www.blackbuttondistilling.com//pink-power-cocktail #PinkPowerCocktail #BlackButton #artrageous2020 #BreastCancerCoalition

Plenty of room for distancing, 200 great shops! @theshopsonwestridgehas adapted their annual KNOCK OUT Breast Cancer campaign for your safety. Now through Sunday, you can choose to round up your purchase to the nearest dollar or donate any amount to benefit the Breast Cancer Coalition. Even better, The Shops on WestRidge will MATCH your donation!

We are grateful to all the warriors who reach out the Breast Cancer Coalition for support, fellowship, education, and advocacy. Their strength is inspiring. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, donations to our ARTrageous Warrior Wall can be made through Oct. 31st. You can support the survivors we serve by visiting https://e.givesmart.com/events/eZx/ #BreastCancerCoalition #WarriorWall #artrageous2020

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We'll be sharing 31 Truths throughout the month. Truth #23- Most self-detected lumps that turn out to be breast cancer are found during normal routines such as showering or getting dressed, not during monthly breast self-exams. About 80% of breast cancers not discovered by mammography are discovered by women themselves. Knowing the landscape of your body and noticing slight changes is always wise. Becoming familiar with one’s breasts can help detect breast cancers that mammograms may miss. Have you read our survivor stories? Meet Ali. https://bccr.org/alison-d/

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We'll be sharing 31 Truths throughout the month. Truth #22- An estimated 168,000 Americans are currently living with metastatic breast cancer, which occurs when cancer in the breast spreads to other parts of the body, most often the lungs, liver, bones, and brain. One quarter of this number represents those whose metastatic disease was found at diagnosis, while three-quarters have experienced metastatic recurrence of early stage disease. Approximately 20% to 30% of people first diagnosed with early stage disease will later develop advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Read about one of these thrivers here: https://bccr.org/pam-p/

#ThankfulThursday gratitude to all of the sponsors of #ARTrageous2020. We couldn't do it without you! Thank you for supporting survivors in our community: Van Bortel Subaru, Wilmot Cancer Institute, ESL Corporate Headquarters, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Flynn, Gallo & Iacovangelo, Generation Capital Management, LLC, Parkleigh, Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria, Schiano Law Office, The Aristo Company, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC, Genesee Office Interiors, Interlakes ...Oncology & Hematology, The William and Sheila Konar Foundation, Leonards Express, Rochester Regional Health, Vega Plastic Surgery, Borg and Ide Imaging, Buckingham Properties, CMIT Solutions of Monroe, Judi & Stephen Chamberlain, Harter Secrest & Emery, LLP, the Henretta/Murray Family, iHeartRadio, The Maplewood, Mercury Print Productions, Nancy & Friends, Ria Tafani, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ryan's Wine and Spirits, Holly & Tom Anderson, Melisande & Richard Bianchi, Elmwood Dental Group, Dr. Nancy Gadziala and Dr. R. John Looney, Gilson and Tobin, DDS, Melinda Goldberg & Ron Turk, Greater Rochester Health Foundation, Kathy & Don Guglielmi, and RDG+Partners. See more

Leonard's Express has been donating a penny per mile from each of their four custom decaled trucks for several years. This month, they are also partnering with one of their newest customers, Kombucha maker Wild Tonic. After kicking off with a festive joint photo session yesterday, the company will be offering a 10% give-back promotion benefitting the Breast Cancer Coalition on all online sales now through the 28th! Check it out: www.wildtonic.com/store