"We know how pesticides, industrial pollutants, radiation and other factors are linked

- part of the social context of breast cancer. Yet, neither government agencies nor societies

responsible for dealing with breast cancer acknowledge this context. Why?"

- Professor Ross Hume Hall

"Some of the causes of breast cancer ...

can only be controlled by political and social action

aimed at reducing the production, use, transport and disposal of agents

that directly or indirectly affect breast cancer risks."

- Environmental Health Perspectives, September 1998

 Plenary of Danny Meneses 

4th World Conference on Breast Cancer

11 June 2005 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

http://annieappleseedproject.org/worbreascanc.html 

Sharon Batt with Danny Meneses    http://www.bcam.qc.ca/news/13-3/movement.html

Nancy Evans with Danny Meneses

World Conferences on Breast Cancer

1997   Kingston, Ontario, Canada       

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=M1ARTM0011372

1999   Brussels, Belgium                        

http://www.natlbcc.org/bin/Index2.asp?strid=19&depid=5

1999   Ottawa, Ontario, Canada           

 http://www.bcam.qc.ca/news/manyface.html

2002   Victoria, B.C. , Canada               

http://www.bcam.qc.ca/news/phillipines.html

2005   Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   

http://www.bcam.qc.ca/news/13-3/fourth.html

Philippine Conferences on Breast Cancer      

http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/2ndphilconon.html

http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/anghinphilbr.html

You, Your Breast Cancer Group and Prescription Drug Ad

Allies & Relevant Sites  (partial listing subject to update)

Annie Appleseed Project                                       http://www.annieappleseedproject.org   

A non profit corporation, providing information, education, advocacy and awareness for people with cancer, family and friends interested in, complementary, alternative medicine (CAM), and natural therapies from the patient perspective

Breast Cancer Action                                             http://www.bcaction.org      

The San Francisco-based Breast Cancer Action carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end the breast cancer epidemic.

Breast Cancer Action Kingston                             http://www.brcanactionkingston.com               

A survivor led, independent, charitable organization, working to educate and support women and men living with Breast Cancer, their families and the community in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Breast Cancer Action Montreal                             http://www.bcam.qc.ca                                          

BCAM is a non-profit activist/advocacy group directed by women who have been sensitized to the trauma of breast cancer (affecting themselves or someone close to them) and who are committed long-term to erasing the disease.

Breast Cancer New Zealand                                   http://www.breastcancer.nzco.net                    

The New Zealand-wide grassroots organisation for women with breast cancer and their supporters

Breast Cancer Fund                                                http://www.breastcancerfund.org                      

TBCF believes that most breast cancer can be prevented, and has adopted the bold mission to eliminate the environmental causes of the disease. Through public education, policy initiatives, outdoor challenges and other innovative campaigns, TBCF mobilizes the public to secure the changes needed to stop this devastating epidemic.

Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors   http://www.envirocancer.cornell.edu               

A resource that provides science-based information on the relationships between breast cancer and environmental risk factors, including pesticides and dietary factors. Their materials are developed for a diverse audience, including consumers, educators, public policy makers, scientists, media representatives.

Canada Silent No More                                          http://www.canadasilentnomore.com

A grassroots organization of women who regret their painful experience of abortion and placing their health at risk – particularly, breast cancer.

Canadian Breast Cancer Network                          http://www.cbcn.ca 

The national network & voice of breast cancer survivors of Canada

Cancer Prevention Coalition                                            htttp://www.preventcancer.com                                                                                    The CPC which opened its national office in Chicago in July 1994, is a unique nationwide coalition of leading independent experts in cancer prevention and public health, together with citizen activists and representatives of organized labor, public interest, environmental, and women's health groups. Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., an expert on the causes and prevention of cancer, is the Founding Chairman of the Coalition.

Center for Environmental Oncology                       http://www.environmentaloncology.org

At least two-thirds of all cancers are caused by things in the environment or the world around us. The first center of its kind, the Center for Environmental Oncology promotes further research on environmental causes of cancer and educates the public about what we already know.

Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer                      http://www.abortionbreastcancer.com

A coalition that provides news and information on various studies linking abortion to breast cancer.           

Devra Lee Davis                                                      http://www.whensmokeranlikewater.com

Great Neck Breast Cancer Coalition                      http://www.greatneckbcc.org                             

Since 1992, this Long Island, NY coaliton has been dedicated to the battle against breast cancer through education and advocacy of breast cancer research. To further protect future generations, we also advocate breast cancer prevention research and we educate the public on ways to avoid toxic environmental exposures. Along with the battle against breast cancer through outreach, activism and research, we offer support for women who are newly diagnosed.

Health Care Without Harm                                      http://www.noharm.org

An international coalition working to transform the health care industry so it is no longer a source of harm to people and the environment, focusing on mercury, PVC & DEHP, medical waste, healthy buildings, pesticides and cleaners, and green purchasing. Good info we can use and links to related sites.

Huntington Breast Cancer Action Coalition            http://www.hbcac.org                                            

HBCAC is a not-for-profit grassroots organization in Long Island, New York 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.

Ithaca Breast Cancer Action                                    http://www.ibca.net                                                

IBCA advocates for issues that affect people with breast cancer locally, regionally, and nationally. IBCA is an active member of the New York State Breast Cancer Network (NYSBCN) and the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC).

Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition        http://www.mbcc.org

Defining breast cancer as a political issue, the MBCC challenges all obstacles to the eradication of this disease.

National Breast Cancer Coalition                            http://www.natlbcc.org

The NBCC's mission is to eradicate breast cancer by focusing the government, research intsitutionms and consumer advocates on breast cancer.

It is the largest coalition of breast cancer organizations in the USA.

Pesticide Action Network North America               http://www.panna.org    
PANNA  works to replace pesticide use with ecologically sound and socially just alternatives.

Physicians for Social Responsibility                        http://www.psr.org 
PSR  is committed to the elimination of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction, the achievement of a sustainable environment, and the reduction of violence and its causes.  

Rachel Carson                                                                             http://www.rachelcarson.org                                                                 A website devoted to the life and legacy of Rachel Carson biologist, writer, ecologist.

Sandra Steingraber                                                   http://www.steingraber.com

Information about Sandra's work, her books, media clips, speeches and a good list of links to activist organizations, information sources, publications.

Saunders-Matthey Cancer Prevention Coalition    http://www.stopcancer.org

The mission of the SMCPC is to educate the public through workshops, conferences, print materials and web site about primary prevention of all cancers and the need to eliminate carcinogens in our earth, air, water and food.

Science and Environmental Health Network           http://www.sehn.org

A network and a think tank, SEHN "advocates the wise application of science to protecting the environment and public health". Links to like-minded organizations and documents on relevant topics such as the Precautionary Principle.

Sierra Club of Canada                                               http://www.sierraclub.ca               

The Sierra Club of Canadas mission is to develop a diverse, well-trained grassroots network working to protect the integrity of our global ecosystems focusing on five overriding threats, one of which is the ever-growing presence of toxic chemicals in all living thing

Women's Healthy Environments Network               http://www.whenenvironments.ca
WHEN actively promotes the primary prevention of environmentally linked health problems such as cancer, asthma, immune system related conditions and others by advocating the reduction of toxic emissions; a shift to safe production models, biological agriculture and lawn care; more efficient, renewable energy sources; affordable public transportation; and more.