Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition

07/23/2025

When it comes to health, it’s not just about what we put in our bodies that matters. It’s about what we put on our bodies, too. Revamp your bath and body spa routine with these non-toxic DIY recipes!
Products such as shampoos, hair dyes, straighteners, and relaxers can contain many hazardous chemicals linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, skin allergies, and more.

While safer, nontoxic beauty, hair, and cleaning products exist, it can be easier (and more fun) to create your own! Use our DIY recipes.

07/22/2025

Reduce the Risk: Avoid stain-resistant furniture, carpets, and clothing.

07/21/2025

Exposures to PFAS at low levels have been linked to increased risk for several cancers, metabolic disorders, hormone disruption, and reproductive and neurodevelopmental harm.
https://mbcc.org/2025-farm-bill

07/18/2025

07/17/2025

Team MBCC is participating in the 53rd ASICS Falmouth Road Race on August 17th, 2025 – MBCC’s 11th year participating!

The Falmouth Road Race offers MBCC the opportunity to galvanize runners and supporters to fundraise for the mission of preventing cancer before it starts. The funds raised will help to support and expand MBCC’s community education program Let’s Talk Prevention: Reducing Toxic Exposures, MBCC Webinar Series, and the newly expanded student environmental health program, Let’s Talk Prevention: Actions You Can Take.

If you are interested in joining the MBCC team, please let MBCC know as soon as possible by emailing cosimo@mbcc.org with the subject line “Falmouth Road Race.” This year, the fundraising minimum will be $1,275.

Thanks to all of our past runners and supporters, we have been able to continue advancing our mission to prevent the environmental causes of breast cancer.

07/15/2025

Study finds using artificial intelligence during routine screening could potentially reduce interval breast cancer rates by 30%

A new study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could help detect interval breast cancers before they become more advanced and harder to treat.

07/14/2025

How would you like to get actively involved in a community of women and men who are committed to preventing breast cancer before it starts?

We are a small, non-profit organization with a big mission – preventing breast cancer – and value the time and effort that our supporters and volunteers offer to help in this significant goal.
Your help could provide the energy and attention we need to get our message across to legislators and corporations. Work with us to let them know that we will not accept exposures to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer found in our everyday environments. Whether you have one hour per month or a day to give, we want to hear from you!

How would you like to get actively involved in a community of women and men who are committed to preventing breast cancer before it starts? We are a small, non-profit organization with a big mission – preventing breast cancer – and value the time and effort that our supporters and volunteers off...

07/11/2025

🌱💪 MBCC is taking a stand to eliminate toxic chemicals that threaten the health of our families, first responders, and communities. Through strong advocacy for policy change, we’re helping to create a safer, healthier future for all.

Since 2019, we've championed real change:
📌 2019 – Campaigned for landmark PFAS limits in Massachusetts drinking water
📌 2021–22 – Campaigned to remove PFAS from food packaging
📌 2023–24 – Campaigned for bills to ban toxins in children’s products, cookware, and more
📌 2024 – Victory: Firefighter gear law passed to eliminate cancer-causing chemicals

📣 In 2025, we’re pushing even further:
✅ Protect soil and farmland from PFAS
✅ Expand public health protections
✅ Strengthen the Toxic‑Free Kids Act

https://mbcc.org/advocacy-campaigns/
📢 Share this to help us build a toxic-free Massachusetts!

07/10/2025

Our friends at the Festival of Giving Trees still have bibs left for their annual Tree.1 Run for Fun - 5K THIS Saturday! Proceeds from the race go to the Festival of Giving Trees who donates to MBCC each year. We are very thankful for their support and hope that you will consider registering for their 5k this Saturday!

To learn more and register for this fun 5k, visit https://sparklingtrees.com/

We are excited to see everyone race day! Registration is still open! www.sparklingtrees.com

07/10/2025

Three generations. One mission. 💗

MBCC’s Board Vice President, Lisa Foley, is hitting the ground running -- and bringing the whole family with her for the 2025 Falmouth Road Race!
Pictured here: her daughter Grace and Grace’s newborn gearing up to support the cause.

Every dollar raised by Team MBCC goes directly to supporting MBCC’s mission.


Donate to the team or an individual runner here:
http://raceroster.com/events/2025/99641/the-2025-asics-falmouth-road-race/pledge/team/754410

07/09/2025

Our Webinars are back!
📅 Save the Dates

07/08/2025

Reduce The Risk: Support policies and organizations that promote reducing chemical use in manufacturing.