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Making cancer care work better for every patient
Dawn Hershman, MD, MS, FASCO2026 Potamkin Prize for Research Chief, Division of Hematology / OncologyDeputy Read More »
Survivor Spotlight: Valerie McCartt, Cumberland County
“A mammogram made the difference. I had no pain, no lumps, no nothing. I go every year and it was routine for me to go… Had I not gotten that mammogram, I wouldn’t have known.”
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.
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.
