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Join us at the Rochester Amerks game this Friday! If you scan the QR code to purchase a ticket, the Coalition will receive a $5 donation. Or visit the website directly at: gofevo.com/event/BCCRHF...
Bring a warm coat, some mittens, and get ready for a night at the rink!
Bring a warm coat, some mittens, and get ready for a night at the rink!
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Join us at the Rochester Amerks game this Friday! If you scan the QR code to purchase a ticket, the Coalition will receive a $5 donation. Or visit the website directly at: gofevo.com/event/BCCRHF...
Bring a warm coat, some mittens, and get ready for a night at the rink!
Bring a warm coat, some mittens, and get ready for a night at the rink!
The WHO defines sexual health as, “…a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality.” The definition goes on to discuss the importance of consent, safety, & an opportunity for pleasure in examining sexual wellbeing. bccr.org/sexual-wellb...
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The WHO defines sexual health as, “…a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality.” The definition goes on to discuss the importance of consent, safety, & an opportunity for pleasure in examining sexual wellbeing. bccr.org/sexual-wellb...
Now Open - 2026 Breast Cancer Research Initiative
AVAILABLE GRANTS: The Sylvia Cappellino Breast Cancer Research Faculty Grant ($50,000) and The Pamela Delp Polashenski, MD Breast Cancer Research Trainee Grant ($25,000)
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#BreastCancerResearch #ResearchGrant #ResearchMatters
AVAILABLE GRANTS: The Sylvia Cappellino Breast Cancer Research Faculty Grant ($50,000) and The Pamela Delp Polashenski, MD Breast Cancer Research Trainee Grant ($25,000)
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#BreastCancerResearch #ResearchGrant #ResearchMatters
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Now Open - 2026 Breast Cancer Research Initiative
AVAILABLE GRANTS: The Sylvia Cappellino Breast Cancer Research Faculty Grant ($50,000) and The Pamela Delp Polashenski, MD Breast Cancer Research Trainee Grant ($25,000)
bccr.org/research/
#BreastCancerResearch #ResearchGrant #ResearchMatters
AVAILABLE GRANTS: The Sylvia Cappellino Breast Cancer Research Faculty Grant ($50,000) and The Pamela Delp Polashenski, MD Breast Cancer Research Trainee Grant ($25,000)
bccr.org/research/
#BreastCancerResearch #ResearchGrant #ResearchMatters
Christina and one of our dedicated survivor advocates and Emerging Leaders, Rachel Collins, spoke about our Advocacy Committee and Emerging Leaders program. As Christina shared, "Here at the Coalition, young survivors don't just heal, but they lead."
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Cancer survivors across N.Y. rally for legislation that could help
The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester supports survivors and advocates for specific legislation.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Christina and one of our dedicated survivor advocates and Emerging Leaders, Rachel Collins, spoke about our Advocacy Committee and Emerging Leaders program. As Christina shared, "Here at the Coalition, young survivors don't just heal, but they lead."
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We had a wonderful day at the Wilmot Cancer Institute CCAC Retreat! The agenda was packed full of incredible speakers and facilitators, and Christina joined in for a policy town hall and spoke about the Coalition's advocacy work. This is what community looks like!
October 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We had a wonderful day at the Wilmot Cancer Institute CCAC Retreat! The agenda was packed full of incredible speakers and facilitators, and Christina joined in for a policy town hall and spoke about the Coalition's advocacy work. This is what community looks like!
@governor.ny.gov, please sign S. 1548 / A. 1502 today to ban toxic chemicals from menstrual care products in New York!
Read our recent op-ed in the Finger Lakes Times about the importance of this legislation: www.fltimes.com/opinion/gues...
Read our recent op-ed in the Finger Lakes Times about the importance of this legislation: www.fltimes.com/opinion/gues...
October 9, 2025 at 6:08 PM
@governor.ny.gov, please sign S. 1548 / A. 1502 today to ban toxic chemicals from menstrual care products in New York!
Read our recent op-ed in the Finger Lakes Times about the importance of this legislation: www.fltimes.com/opinion/gues...
Read our recent op-ed in the Finger Lakes Times about the importance of this legislation: www.fltimes.com/opinion/gues...
Our latest edition of Voices of the Ribbon is out now - we would love to hear your thoughts! Pick up a copy today or take a read here: bccr.org/.../2025/10/...
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
October 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our latest edition of Voices of the Ribbon is out now - we would love to hear your thoughts! Pick up a copy today or take a read here: bccr.org/.../2025/10/...
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Christina sat down with News 8 WROC Rochester this week to discuss our Advanced Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Webinar Series taking place during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Visit bccr.org for more information about our webinar series and additional programs.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Christina sat down with News 8 WROC Rochester this week to discuss our Advanced Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Webinar Series taking place during #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Visit bccr.org for more information about our webinar series and additional programs.
www.rochesterfirst.com/news/breast-...
www.rochesterfirst.com/news/breast-...
Oct 8, 12 – 1 PM for “Somatic Preparation for Routine Testing,” by Jillian Parkhurst, Somatic Therapist. Feeling anxious before a scan? You're not alone. "Scanxiety" is real; learn ways to ease emotional & physical stress. Register: tinyurl.com/39ha9rhj
#Scanxiety #MBC #Advancedgynecologiccancer
#Scanxiety #MBC #Advancedgynecologiccancer
October 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Oct 8, 12 – 1 PM for “Somatic Preparation for Routine Testing,” by Jillian Parkhurst, Somatic Therapist. Feeling anxious before a scan? You're not alone. "Scanxiety" is real; learn ways to ease emotional & physical stress. Register: tinyurl.com/39ha9rhj
#Scanxiety #MBC #Advancedgynecologiccancer
#Scanxiety #MBC #Advancedgynecologiccancer
We’re proud that the Coalition recently earned Platinum status from Candid, a trusted resource for researching NP orgs. October is a key time for fundraising efforts around breast cancer. It’s important to make informed giving decisions. bccr.org/committed-to...
#pinkwashing #breastcancer
#pinkwashing #breastcancer
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We’re proud that the Coalition recently earned Platinum status from Candid, a trusted resource for researching NP orgs. October is a key time for fundraising efforts around breast cancer. It’s important to make informed giving decisions. bccr.org/committed-to...
#pinkwashing #breastcancer
#pinkwashing #breastcancer
Join us for the Oct 1 webinar, “Pain Beyond the Physical: Managing Total Pain,” by Denzil Harris, MD. Join Dr. Harris for a powerful session exploring how physical, emotional, social, and spiritual pain all play a role in a person’s total pain load. tinyurl.com/56en795c
#PalliativeCare #MBC #Stage4
#PalliativeCare #MBC #Stage4
September 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Join us for the Oct 1 webinar, “Pain Beyond the Physical: Managing Total Pain,” by Denzil Harris, MD. Join Dr. Harris for a powerful session exploring how physical, emotional, social, and spiritual pain all play a role in a person’s total pain load. tinyurl.com/56en795c
#PalliativeCare #MBC #Stage4
#PalliativeCare #MBC #Stage4
Join Us Wednesdays in October for the Advanced Breast & Gynecologic Cancer webinar series from 12-1PM, live on Zoom.
Learn more and register for each webinar: bccr.org/advanced-bre...
#Metastatic #AdvancedBreastCancer #AdvancedGynecologicCancer #WebinarSeries
Learn more and register for each webinar: bccr.org/advanced-bre...
#Metastatic #AdvancedBreastCancer #AdvancedGynecologicCancer #WebinarSeries
Advanced Breast and GYN Cancer Webinar Series | Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
The Breast Cancer Coalition is pleased to present the 21st Annual Cindy L. Dertinger Advanced Breast Cancer Webinar, “Tools for the Journey: Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer” as a weekly, 1-hour s...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Join Us Wednesdays in October for the Advanced Breast & Gynecologic Cancer webinar series from 12-1PM, live on Zoom.
Learn more and register for each webinar: bccr.org/advanced-bre...
#Metastatic #AdvancedBreastCancer #AdvancedGynecologicCancer #WebinarSeries
Learn more and register for each webinar: bccr.org/advanced-bre...
#Metastatic #AdvancedBreastCancer #AdvancedGynecologicCancer #WebinarSeries
Thank you Dr. Sajeena Geevarghese for presenting, “What Happens After Active Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers?” Don't worry if you missed it - the recording is now available online. Watch it today!
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#gynecologiccancerawarenessmonth
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#gynecologiccancerawarenessmonth
“What Happens After Active Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers?”
YouTube video by Breast Cancer Coalition
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September 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thank you Dr. Sajeena Geevarghese for presenting, “What Happens After Active Treatment for Gynecologic Cancers?” Don't worry if you missed it - the recording is now available online. Watch it today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41wU...
#gynecologiccancerawarenessmonth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=41wU...
#gynecologiccancerawarenessmonth
Register today for “Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy,” by Brenna Johnson, PT, DPT being held Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM: tinyurl.co#pelvicfloort... Discover how pelvic floor physical therapy can help address common side effects following a hysterectomy.
September 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Register today for “Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy,” by Brenna Johnson, PT, DPT being held Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM: tinyurl.co#pelvicfloort... Discover how pelvic floor physical therapy can help address common side effects following a hysterectomy.
Our Executive Director, Christina Thompson, recently spoke with In Good Health about the Coalition's mission, our programs and services, our PALS Program, educational resources, and more! Take a read today.
#BreastCancerCoalition #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancer #gyncancer
#BreastCancerCoalition #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancer #gyncancer
Q&A with Christina Thompson – In Good Health – Rochester Area Healthcare Newspaper
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September 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our Executive Director, Christina Thompson, recently spoke with In Good Health about the Coalition's mission, our programs and services, our PALS Program, educational resources, and more! Take a read today.
#BreastCancerCoalition #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancer #gyncancer
#BreastCancerCoalition #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth #breastcancer #gyncancer
September is #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth. Here at the Coalition, we are committed to taking action and supporting everyone impacted by gynecologic cancer. Visit bccr.org/gynecologic-..., email info@bccr.org, or call (585) 473-8177 to get connected today. You are not alone.
September 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
September is #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth. Here at the Coalition, we are committed to taking action and supporting everyone impacted by gynecologic cancer. Visit bccr.org/gynecologic-..., email info@bccr.org, or call (585) 473-8177 to get connected today. You are not alone.
We are extremely grateful to Doug Phelps and the more than 100 golfers who participated in this amazing tournament yesterday to benefit our organization! Thank you so much for this impactful support!
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer
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#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer
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Putting for pink: Golf tournament raises money for Breast Cancer Coalition
More than 100 people hit the links Monday at the Salmon Creek Country Club to help raise money for a disease that impacts millions of people worldwide.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We are extremely grateful to Doug Phelps and the more than 100 golfers who participated in this amazing tournament yesterday to benefit our organization! Thank you so much for this impactful support!
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer
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#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer
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Our Executive Director, Christina Thompson, along with one of our Board members and Emerging Leader, Colleen Molina, recently sat down with Warm 101.3's Rochester Speaks to discuss the Coalition's Emerging Leaders program.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Our Executive Director, Christina Thompson, along with one of our Board members and Emerging Leader, Colleen Molina, recently sat down with Warm 101.3's Rochester Speaks to discuss the Coalition's Emerging Leaders program.
warm1013.com/rochester-sp...
warm1013.com/rochester-sp...
Today, we hosted Pak-a-Palooza - a time to assemble PALS Paks for newly diagnosed individuals. Massive thanks to everyone who came through with energy and heart—you made a meaningful impact in record time and brought smiles all around!
#PakAPalooza #SupportInAction #breastcancercoalition
#PakAPalooza #SupportInAction #breastcancercoalition
August 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Today, we hosted Pak-a-Palooza - a time to assemble PALS Paks for newly diagnosed individuals. Massive thanks to everyone who came through with energy and heart—you made a meaningful impact in record time and brought smiles all around!
#PakAPalooza #SupportInAction #breastcancercoalition
#PakAPalooza #SupportInAction #breastcancercoalition
We had a great day yesterday at the Jordan Health Front Porch Fest and the NOTABA Summer Social! What wonderful opportunities to connect with our community and share information about our free programs and services!
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #community
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #community
August 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We had a great day yesterday at the Jordan Health Front Porch Fest and the NOTABA Summer Social! What wonderful opportunities to connect with our community and share information about our free programs and services!
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #community
#BreastCancerCoalition #breastcancer #gyncancer #community
Complimentary care like Acupuncture, Qi Gong, and Reiki can play a powerful role in supporting overall well-being. Register today for the Aug 27 evening webinar where these topics & more will be discussed. tinyurl.com/37rvyb2n
#breastcancer #gyncancer #survivorship #qigong #acupuncture #reiki
#breastcancer #gyncancer #survivorship #qigong #acupuncture #reiki
August 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Complimentary care like Acupuncture, Qi Gong, and Reiki can play a powerful role in supporting overall well-being. Register today for the Aug 27 evening webinar where these topics & more will be discussed. tinyurl.com/37rvyb2n
#breastcancer #gyncancer #survivorship #qigong #acupuncture #reiki
#breastcancer #gyncancer #survivorship #qigong #acupuncture #reiki
Join us every Wednesday in September at noon for an informative webinar series on topics dedicated to the gynecologic cancer community. Attend one or all four sessions — FREE to register! Learn more and register - bccr.org/gynecologic-...
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August 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join us every Wednesday in September at noon for an informative webinar series on topics dedicated to the gynecologic cancer community. Attend one or all four sessions — FREE to register! Learn more and register - bccr.org/gynecologic-...
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Please share this with your community!
You have 3 more chances to catch our summer offering of Groovin’ Yoga facilitated by Nicolette Ferguson. Join us on July 26, August 2 and/or August 16 from 11 AM – 12:15 PM. No experience needed — just bring: comfortable clothes, a yoga mat, & water!
#breastcancer #gynecologiccancer
#breastcancer #gynecologiccancer
July 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
You have 3 more chances to catch our summer offering of Groovin’ Yoga facilitated by Nicolette Ferguson. Join us on July 26, August 2 and/or August 16 from 11 AM – 12:15 PM. No experience needed — just bring: comfortable clothes, a yoga mat, & water!
#breastcancer #gynecologiccancer
#breastcancer #gynecologiccancer
This THANKFUL THURSDAY we give a cheer for the Hole Sponsors of our 23rd Annual Tee'd Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament. Our July 28th tourney is sold-out! WOW!
It takes a community to serve a community!
#ThankfulThursday #golfing #BreastCancerCoalition
It takes a community to serve a community!
#ThankfulThursday #golfing #BreastCancerCoalition
July 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This THANKFUL THURSDAY we give a cheer for the Hole Sponsors of our 23rd Annual Tee'd Off at Breast Cancer Golf Tournament. Our July 28th tourney is sold-out! WOW!
It takes a community to serve a community!
#ThankfulThursday #golfing #BreastCancerCoalition
It takes a community to serve a community!
#ThankfulThursday #golfing #BreastCancerCoalition
Are you living with Lymphedema or Lipedema? You’re Not Alone. Join our Discussion Group on July 9, 6–7:30 PM. This is a safe, supportive space to share your journey and connect with others who truly understand what you're going through. Attend virtually or in person: bccr.org/lymphedema-d...
July 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Are you living with Lymphedema or Lipedema? You’re Not Alone. Join our Discussion Group on July 9, 6–7:30 PM. This is a safe, supportive space to share your journey and connect with others who truly understand what you're going through. Attend virtually or in person: bccr.org/lymphedema-d...