PBCC News
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Recent Stories
PA Breast Cancer Coalition awards second $100,000 grant to Penn Medicine researcher planning to launch GLP-1 breast cancer prevention trial
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is proud to award a second $100,000 grant to Elizabeth McDonald, MD, PhD of Penn Medicine to move forward with her study of GLP-1 medications and their impact on breast cancer incidence.
Volunteer Spotlight: Wayne G. Harvey
Learn about what inspires long time PBCC volunteer Wayne G. Harvey to donate his time to the cause!
Genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer: When should updated testing be considered?
Had genetic testing years ago? New technology may reveal important information you didn’t have before.
Grassroot Partner Spotlight: Pink Drink Fundraiser
A look inside how the Pink Drink Fundraiser brought the community together!
PBCC-funded Penn Medicine study presented at ASCO, gains national attention
Dr. Elizabeth McDonald’s research, funded by PBCC and presented at ASCO, is capturing headlines across the country.
Legacy Giving Spotlight: Bonnie Seaman
Bonnie Seaman’s journey shows how advocacy, support, and early detection can change lives.
Mammo May in PA
This May, the PA Breast Cancer Coalition is partnering with Senator Kim Ward, to recognize May as Mammography month!
Survivor Spotlight: Sara Marian Lucking, Lancaster County
“Take it one breath, one step, one day at a time, and keep going. We are here with you, and you are not alone.”
Survivor Spotlight: Shannon Gottesman, Allegheny County
Thriver Spotlight: Jamil Rivers
Survivor Spotlight: Jennifer Preuss
Survivor Spotlight: Maria Borneman
Stories of Impact
Sharing the experiences and voices of breast cancer survivors & thrivers
Every story tells a journey of courage, resilience, and hope. By amplifying these voices, we build a community where no one faces breast cancer alone, and every experience offers strength to others.
