Join us in celebrating the achievements of VBCF’s Roanoke and Richmond Sole Stars. During the spring Sole Stars Campaigns, their efforts raised crucial funds for breast health services. See how you can make a difference in our future campaigns.
Get the lowdown on the 2023 NBCC Leadership Summit and Lobby Day! Find out how our VBCF advocates and Noss Scholarship recipients are making a difference in the world of breast cancer legislation.
VBCF was encouraged to hear that the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is proposing changing their recommendations for mammograms so that women of average risk of developing breast cancer get their mammograms starting at age 40 and continue every other year until 74. We’re going to break down exactly why this is a big…
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Explore our comprehensive guide to financial resources for breast cancer patients. Discover support organizations and aid programs designed to help ease the financial burden of cancer treatment. Don’t face this struggle alone – find the resources you need today.
Discover the intriguing link between obesity, BRCA mutations, and breast cancer risk, and learn about the potential impact of new weight loss drugs on cancer prevention. Stay informed on the latest research and breakthroughs.
VBCF joins the Community Breast Reconstruction Alliance (CBRA) to advocate for continued access to DIEP flap breast reconstruction amid insurance code changes, ensuring vital options for patients.
If you haven’t heard by now, March is Women’s History Month! VBCF wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for five local women frustrated by the lack of support available for women with breast cancer – founders Phoebe Antrim, Judi Ellis, Patti Goodall, Sherry Kohlenberg, and Mary Jo Kahn. In this blog, we’ll honor Women’s History…
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We understand the importance of staying informed about breast cancer research and policy, which is why we’ve curated some of the latest news from the first few months of 2023 to keep our readers up-to-date. Topics include a bill in Pennsylvania to cover BRCA testing and breast MRIs for high-risk women, the relationship between obesity…
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We are pleased to announce that funds are now available to provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Southwest Virginia. VBCF has committed $190,000 for 2023 with partners in Abingdon (Ballad Health), Lynchburg (Centra Health), Roanoke/NRV, and Southside (Carilion Clinic). Thanks to the generosity of our donors, VBCF’s Screening…
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by: Elizabeth Sanderson, VCU MSW Intern Oftentimes, having a conversation with doctors in a medical setting where they are delivering information can be complicated. This can be due to the amount of information people are receiving, the emotional state of people who are receiving the news, and the medical language used by doctors. If patients…
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