Tag Archives: Breast Cancer Action

NBCC — The Promise, the Process and the Problems

I have a reputation as an expert on the breast cancer and breast cancer advocacy organizations, gained during my 15 years as the (now former) Executive Director of Breast Cancer Action. Since it’s once again October — Breast Cancer Industry … Continue reading

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Odds and Ends in the Pink Ribbons Wars

If you like this blog, send it to some of your friend. Let’s keep the conversation going. The Language of Cancer You know doubt have noticed that the language of cancer is drawn largely from a bellicose framework. Women with … Continue reading

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Is October Over Yet?

October is often a beautiful fall month. It’s also my birthday month. But I learned early in my tenure at Breast Cancer Action to dread the month because everything turned pink. I had hoped that when I stepped down from … Continue reading

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Walk for Your Health, But It Won’t Help Anyone Else’s, Much

If you like this blog, send it to 3 (or more) of your friends and encourage them to sign up. Let’s keep the conversation going! A Little History on the “Walk for [Disease]” Thing Back in 2000, I wrote a … Continue reading

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The Obligation of Privilege

If you like this blog, send it to 3 (or more) of your friends and encourage them to sign up. Let’s keep the conversation going! I am a person of privilege. I am well-educated, I know how to get the … Continue reading

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