Michele Garfinkel
michelegarfinkel.bsky.social
Michele Garfinkel
@michelegarfinkel.bsky.social
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ICYMI: See how NBCC and researchers are working toward primary prevention and prevention of metastasis in the fight to end breast cancer with the Artemis Project. Read the report today! https://www.stopbreastcancer.org/new-publication-artemis-project-2025-annual-meeting-report/
New Publication: Artemis Project 2025 Annual Meeting Report - National Breast Cancer Coalition
Download the 2025 Artemis Project Annual Meeting Report from the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
www.stopbreastcancer.org
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Read the latest about NBCC's Artemis Project, a mission-driven collaboration of advocates and scientists working together to end breast cancer. The Artemis Project continues to redefine what’s possible in tackling hard problems in breast cancer research. https://nbcc.info/4a0t854
New Publication: Artemis Project 2025 Annual Meeting Report - National Breast Cancer Coalition
Download the 2025 Artemis Project Annual Meeting Report from the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
www.stopbreastcancer.org
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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The urgency of ending breast cancer continues. At this year's Artemis Project meetings, advocates and researchers discussed novel, bold, scientifically sound ideas for preventing primary breast cancer and metastasis. Read our report of the 2025 meetings. https://nbcc.info/4a0t854
New Publication: Artemis Project 2025 Annual Meeting Report - National Breast Cancer Coalition
Download the 2025 Artemis Project Annual Meeting Report from the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
www.stopbreastcancer.org
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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How can cancer trials better report quality-of-life data so results matter to patients? NBCC’s Michelle Tregear and Common Sense Oncology colleagues outline a new approach in @thelancet.com. See our summary and read the article here. www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-lancet-on...
In Lancet Oncology: Making Cancer Trials Reflect Outcomes That Matter - National Breast Cancer Coalition
For decades, NBCC has advocated for cancer research that measures the outcomes that truly matter to patients.
www.stopbreastcancer.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Yesterday, NBCC participated in a Day of Action to #ProtectScience. Watch a recap of NBCC's Marylinn Minor emphasizing that when you save science, you save lives. #NBCContheHill stopbreastcancer.org/nbccs-marylinn
NBCC's Marylinn Minor: "Save Science, Save Lives" - National Breast Cancer Coalition
NBCC advocate Marylinn Minor joined Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and others to urge Congress to protect the science that saves lives.
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July 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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NBCC advocate Marylinn Minor joined Sen. Mark Kelly and other speakers at a press conference on the Hill today urging their elected officials to #ProtectScience. #NBCContheHill
July 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Nearly every person in the US who has been treated for breast cancer in the past few decades has benefitted from federal investment in medical research. Read and watch some of their stories here. #ProtectScience www.stopbreastcancer.org/science-save...
Science Saved Our Lives - National Breast Cancer Coalition
Almost everyone who has been treated for breast cancer in the past few decades has benefitted from federal investment in medical research.
www.stopbreastcancer.org
July 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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The House passed legislation that will drastically cut Medicaid and ACA coverage and impact the health and financial security of millions. The process now moves to the Senate.

📢 If you are as outraged as we are, tell your senators to oppose these cuts! nbcc.info/TakeAction
May 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Thank you to all our amazing advocates today who lobbied their members of Congress to cosponsor the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act & talked about our public policy priorities! We appreciate you and your hard work! #NBCContheHill #LobbyDay
May 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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What's the high-risk, high-reward research as immunotherapy comes of age? We’re at the #NBCCSummit discussing this! #StopBreastCancer
May 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Important #NBCCSummit session: With America at an inflection point, we’re discussing how advocates can push back on threats to science and healthcare. #NBCContheHill
May 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Talking at the #NBCCSummit now is our panel updating attendees on the Artemis Project, which is a collaboration of researchers, advocates & other key stakeholders who set priorities & design & implement research plans that focus on prevention of breast cancer and prevention of metastasis #NBCCSummit
May 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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“Our mission to end breast cancer is not going to happen unless everyone, everywhere has equitable access to care… We need to identify and remove barriers with access to care.” — NBCC President Fran Visco at the #NBCCSummit #StopBreastCancer
May 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Great #NBCCSummit session about the importance of diversity in research and other aspects of breast cancer science!
May 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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At the #NBCCSummit, we are exploring how social determinants of health, genetic ancestry, and tumor biology drive breast cancer disparities. #StopBreastCancer
May 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Today, we’re excited to welcome everyone joining us for the first day of the #NBCCSummit! We will be live-posting, so make sure to follow us for updates. Tag us here, on Twitter at @NBCCStopBC, and on Instagram at nationalbreastcancercoalition with your photos! Let's unite to #StopBreastCancer.
May 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Join the many organizations on our growing list of Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act supporters, representing thousands of breast cancer and health advocates. Sign up here! nbcc.info/SupportMETSB...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Take action today and urge your representative to cosponsor the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act! nbcc.info/TakeAction
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April 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Advocacy highlight: In 1992, in response to advocacy led by NBCC, Congress established the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program. Learn about this vital initiative that has lifesaving & transformative discoveries in breast cancer research. www.stopbreastcancer.org/information-...
April 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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In the latest issue of The @cancerletter.com, NBCC’s Chief Policy Officer Melanie Wyne (@mmd203.bsky.social) & experts discuss the history & successes of the DOD BCRP & what significant cuts could mean for future treatments, scientific discoveries & patients www.stopbreastcancer.org/in-the-cance...
In The Cancer Letter: DOD cancer research programs face 57% funding cut in year-long continuing resolution - National Breast Cancer Coalition
NBCC's Chief Policy Officer Melanie Wyne discusses the impact of the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program.
www.stopbreastcancer.org
April 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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1/🧵on why we need URGENT action to protect the Department of Defense (DoD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP)! What's happening: Congress must pass the appropriations bill before March 14 to let the BCRP program continue. www.stopbreastcancer.org/urgent-actio...
March 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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With recent cuts, community clinics are closing, clinical trials are on hold or terminated and federal grants are otherwise unavailable in the health research space. Are you experiencing problems with accessing care or funding? We want to hear from you: nbcc.info/FundingSurvey
March 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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🚨 New RoRI Working Paper!

Peer review is key across the research system, but issues like bias and overload persist.

Our latest paper explores peer review in publishing & funding.

We consider how to align processes, reduce burden, and boost efficiency: tinyurl.com/34ymz75h
September 2, 2024 at 11:18 AM