Have you heard? The National Cancer Institute released the first National Cancer Plan, and it includes a focus on prevention! This is a huge milestone. For the first time, the U.S. government is seriously acknowledging that we can do more than fight a "war on cancer," we can prevent it, as ZBC has been saying for more than 27 years. We’re especially pleased to see that the plan goes beyond recommending personal lifestyle changes to also address reducing exposure to toxic chemicals, something that we and other advocates have been urging for many years.
Our vision of a world with zero breast cancer is reflected in the intentions of the National Cancer Plan to end cancer as we know it, and you can help make this a reality with a donation today.
As part of our continuing work to reduce cancer in future generations, I’m thrilled to share that our newest breast cancer prevention resource is already having a great impact! Our Healthy Futures program for kids 5-7 has reached over 2,000 kids in the 6 months since its release. But we need your help to continue offering prizes – your donation will help encourage more kids to adopt breast cancer risk reduction strategies for better lifelong health.
Another way you can help prevent breast cancer and its recurrence is by participating in our annual Dipsea Hike, which will take place Saturday, September 16. Registration opens June 1, so keep an eye out for an email with the announcement! We are also looking for sponsors and volunteers. Please reach out to Deputy Director Anne-Marie Hartwig at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you’re interested.
Lastly, we’re starting to improve our website, and we’d love your input. It will only take 5-10 minutes to fill our survey, and you’ll have a chance to win one of three $25 gift cards. A few people will also be selected for an interview and receive a $25 gift card.
Thank you for joining us in envisioning zero breast cancer!
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Yours in health,
David
David Shao
Board President
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Resource Recommendation: BEACON
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BEACON (Beneficial, Empowering, Accessible, Cancer Online Network) is a free, self-paced online system that provides cancer patients, caregivers, and survivors tools to reduce stress, cultivate joy, and practice wellness. This program was developed by Wellness Within, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people navigate the fog of information and emotions surrounding cancer diagnosis; their goal is to give space to focus on your quality of life while letting the doctors focus on the disease. Read the review.
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Sleep After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
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We have all heard how important sleep is for our health. The stress of a cancer diagnosis and treatment on the body and mind can make sleep more difficult, yet it is important for healing. Even people whose treatment has ended commonly have trouble sleeping occasionally. For some of us, sleep can be a struggle. Read the article.
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El sueño después de un diagnóstico de cáncer de mama
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Todos hemos escuchado lo importante que es dormir para nuestra salud. El estrés del diagnóstico y el tratamiento del cáncer en el cuerpo y la mente puede hacer que dormir sea más difícil, sin embargo, es importante para sanar. Incluso las personas cuyo tratamiento ha terminado suelen experimentar problemas para dormir ocasionalmente. Para algunos de nosotros dormir puede ser una lucha. Lee el artículo.
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Dipsea Hike Registration Opens June 1
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