HBCAC Mission We are a not-for-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the ultimate eradication of breast cancer through education and awareness. Our mission is to focus on prevention methods while actively helping those who are faced with a positive diagnosis.

Prevention is The Cure mission - INCREASE public awareness of environmental links to disease. GAIN support for the “Precautionary Principle” as it applies to public policy, URGE the public to demand more funding for environmental health research, and ENCOURAGE a “better safe than sorry” attitude toward personal lifestyle.

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Learn about Toxic Triggers

Read the Precautionary Principle

Mounting scientific evidence demonstrates that Lead poisoning, Endocrine disruptors, Air pollution, and Pesticides are the four types of toxins that contribute to the onset of disease.Why? Look before you LEAP provides environmental health information in a manner that is non-threatening, age-appropriate and fun for children and families alike.

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Events

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STRIKE…
up an evening with HBCAC!!!

Come spare us your time & join us to
strike up some fun!

Saturday, October 27, 2018 (new date!)

7:00 – 10:00 pm

AMF, 2183 Jericho Tpke, Commack

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HBCAC applauds our community’s support during October breast cancer awareness month! …. And We Could Not Continue Our Work Without Our Friends!!

Heartfelt Thanks to our Dedicated Friends
Panera Bread and Walk FM Radio … Over Ten years
Appliance World, Huntington… Over Ten years
Prime & Bohlsen Restaurant Group …. Over Five years
Huntington Township Women’s’ Advisory Council …. Over Five years

Special Thanks to our New Friends
Women’s Council of North Shore Complex
Salon 44, Huntington
The Lockhorns, Hoest Enterprises
The Courtyard by Marriott, Ronkonkoma
Spa Sullivan, Huntington
GEM Magazine

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Hat’s Off to a Successful Bowling Fundraiser held at AMF Commack Lanes
Thinking Pink?? Go Green!!!
Prevention Is The Cure
http://www.preventionisthecure.org/
HOT OFF THE PRESS
Look Before You L.E.A.P Bilingual Coloring Book
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The Breast Cancer Biologues

The Breast Biologues is an award-winning, animated video narrated by Peter Coyote that explains how the normal breast develops and how exposure to potential cancer-causing chemicals at specific times during breast development may influence future breast cancer risk. The video is part of an educational toolkit that also includes a narrative comic book. It was developed by the Bay Area Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Center and zero breast cancer, one of four centers in the U.S. tasked with studying environmental causes of breast cancer by focusing on mammary gland development during puberty, a time when the breast may be particularly vulnerable to environmental influences. In 2010, the Centers transitioned to the Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program, a nationwide network of grants jointly funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Cancer Institute.

http://zerobreastcancer.org/

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Action Alerts & News

ACTION ALERT

Continue calling Gov. Cuomo
No to a fractured New York!

Our families deserve good health and clean water too!

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Speak Out Against Hydrofracking
Join Campaign for A Million Fracking Letters
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Our health is at stake; help ban hydrofracking.
Contact Governor Cuomo today either by phone or email
Each voice makes a difference… Call 518-474-8390 or Email http://www.governor.ny.gov/ contact/Governor ContactForm.php

Sample Letter | Letter to Governor Cuomo

HBCAC Articles

DO YOU KNOW WHAT’S IN YOUR SALES RECEIPTS?
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GEM Magazine article with Karen Miller
June issue
By Hillary Call, Contributing Editor GEM Magazine LI
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Cape Cod Times
Silent Spring looks to end dry spell
by Cynthia McCormick, June 4, 2012
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Cure Magazine feature story with
Karen Joy Miller –
The Search for Environmental Carcinogens, 3/15/12
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HBCAC News

Again, we are made aware of the health hazards of endocrine disrupting chemicals. Our choice should NEVER be to replace one bad chemical with another ...
Let’s continue to work together to remove them from the marketplace.. Click to view
Breast Cancer and The Environment Report Provides RoadMap Toward Prevention
Tuesday February 12, 2013, HBCAC is pleased to announce the Interagency Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Coordinating Committee (IBCERCC) released report
“Breast Cancer and the Environment: Prioritizing Prevention.” Karen Joy Miller has served as a IBCERCC member and contributed to this report. Click here to view report
From Science to Society: CAN COMMONLY USED PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS INCREASE BREAST CANCER RISK?
Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition, Inc., Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition partner with Mount Sinai School of Medicine to address Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer The Breast Cancer Environmental
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Congratulations to Six Students Selected for HBCAC’s 2012 Students and Scientists Environmental Research Scholarship Program
Danielle Ferstler, Collin Francis, Greta Huang, Nikki Rodgers, Victor Tellez, Siraat Zafar
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April 21, The Greater Huntington Civic Group recognized Megan Hansen and Josh Solomowitz with a H.O.P.E. Award.
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Congratulations to Three of 2011 Students for Recent Recognition:
On March 5, 2012, Kayla Neville, Commack HS Honored by NY Senators John Flanagan and Jack Martins for Cancer Research
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LI students honored for cancer research

Newsday Features Students and Scientists Environmental Research Program, January 5, 2012. Jan. 5, 2012| See full story
Huntington HS Juniors Participate in Cancer Conference
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ENVIRONMENTAL News

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SUFFOLK’S “SAFER SALES SLIP” ACT To Be Signed Into Law
Leg. Stern’s legislation prohibits use of thermal receipt paper containing BPA
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Suffolk County Again Leads the Nation, Banning BPA from Thermal Receipts
December 4, 2012
Legislature passes “SAFER SALES SLIP ACT” … continuing to lead the way in Protecting Public Health
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New Report Shows Toxic Chemicals in Back to School Supplies
| Click here to check out the new report | Clich here to read press Release
Dr. Philip Landrigan addresses recent J & J initiative and need for “Toxic Substance Control Act” reform
8/15/12.
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The New NIEHS Strategic Plan announcement from Linda S. Birnbaum, Ph.D.
Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and National Toxicology Program
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Environmental Health Advocates celebrate historic vote, July 25, 2012
Safe Chemicals Act Passes Senate Committee
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FDA makes it official: BPA can’t be used in baby bottle and cups, Tuesday, 7/17/12
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