Northern California Cancer Center's Monthly eNewsletter
In this issue: - Breast Cancer Research and Registry Data
- New NCCC CEO to Unveil Vision for NCCC’s Future at Anniversary Event
- Breast Cancer Awareness: NCCC Resources
- California Teachers Study Featured in Award-Winning California Educator
- 3rd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference – Nov. 14th
Dear Friends,
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Northern California Cancer Center’s prevention research addresses all cancers, but we have exceptionally deep expertise in breast cancer, which remains a serious health concern for women in all walks of life. Additionally, we provide a number of unique and critical services that address breast cancer specifically, some of which are detailed below. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, please take a look and share this information with your friends and loved ones.
 Breast Cancer Research and Registry Data
NCCC is proud to contribute its expertise in cancer surveillance and registries to the new and unprecedented statewide UC collaborative project known as the ATHENA Breast Health Network. Click here to learn more.
NCCC’s registry data is also used to determine which groups may have more breast cancer. Learn about current rates among groups in the Greater Bay Area and California.
 New CEO to Unveil Vision for NCCC's Future
NCCC’s new CEO, Sally Glaser, Ph.D., will unveil her vision for the future of NCCC at NCCC’s 35th Anniversary Celebration on November 4th. She will speak about revitalized goals and the potential future impact of the many different ways NCCC works to prevent cancer. She will also make a very special announcement about NCCC that is not to be missed! To find out more, attend NCCC’s 35th Anniversary Celebration on November 4th. For more information and to purchase your tickets, go to www.nccc.org/35th.
 Breast Cancer Awareness: NCCC Resources
Cancer Detection Programs: Every Woman Counts Call Center - referrals to free breast and cervical cancer screening for low-income women www.nccc.org/cdp
Ductile Carcinoma In Situ information: www.dcis.info
Bay Area Breast Cancer Resource Guide http://bcrg.nccc.org
*Calling all women! NCCC asks you to submit the best advice you’ve received from a relative or friend about staying healthy. NCCC will choose the best three pieces of advice, feature them in the next eNewsletter, and those who submitted them will receive a free breast cancer awareness beaded bracelet like the one shown in the photo. Submit your entry to serena.espinosa@nccc.org by October 28th, 2009.
 California Teachers Study Featured in Award-Winning California Educator Magazine
NCCC and collaborators throughout the state have been conducting research for the California Teachers Study since it began in 1995. The continuing health study of over 133,000 female teachers focuses on lifestyle, medical history and various women’s health issues. A tribute to California teachers’ participation in this research was published in the September issue of California Educator.
Click here for more info and to learn about some of the findings thus far.
 3rd Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference – Nov. 14th
NCCC will sponsor its Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference, “Cancer Survivorship Post-Treatment - What Now?” on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8 am to 3:30 pm at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. For more information and to register, click here or contact NCCC’s Community Education program at education@nccc.org.
Click here to view photos and presentations from last year’s event.
Be well,
Sally L. Glaser, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
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