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Published: Thursday, 03 September 2015 15:21
J.: Zero Breast Cancer was launched in Marin in 1995. What sets it apart?
Rose Barlow: It’s a little different from other breast cancer organizations. From the get-go we focused on the environmental causes and risk factors. We’ve been more committed to the idea of prevention than screening and treatment.
Read more: Talking with … a Cancer Activist with Her Dial at Zero
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Published: Monday, 11 May 2015 16:33
Janice Barlow has retired after 15 successful years as Executive Director of Zero Breast Cancer. Under her leadership, the organization has grown from being grassroots to having a regional and national influence and is a respected model for other communities interested in prevention and the elimination of breast cancer.
Read more: Janice Barlow Retired
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Published: Friday, 01 May 2015 12:27
Zero Breast Cancer would like to thank the following public officials for their support of our 16th Annual Honor Thy Healer program:
Read more: 2015 Honor Thy Healer Community Supporters
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Published: Tuesday, 14 April 2015 13:10
GIS for Community Impact: From Technology to Translation
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Published: Monday, 10 November 2014 09:49
When it comes to breast cancer, men — especially prime caregivers — are often a forgotten part of the equation.
A winner of a ZBC Honor Thy Healer: Healing Partner award, Woody Weingarten, has written a new book, "Rollercoaster: How a man can survive his partner's breast cancer," to remedy that situation.
Read more: Men Caregivers Need Support, Too
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Published: Tuesday, 16 September 2014 17:31
Girls are developing faster and entering puberty earlier than a generation ago. Contrary to popular wisdom, early puberty is not merely a reflection of physical changes-it's deeply psychological with effects that can put a girl at risk for behavioral problems as well as long term health challenges, such as obesity, depression, eating disorders, and even breast cancer.
Read more: The New Puberty