
PA Breast Cancer Coalition
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Finding a cure now, so our daughters don't have to. Join our grassroots effort as we help women & families across PA.
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http://www.PABreastCancer.org 18-02-2009 19:05:36
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Putting a focus on stage IV metastatic breast cancer research. This week, the PA Breast Cancer Coalition awarded a $100,000 grant to Dr. Renato Iozzo of @jeffersonhealth as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing breast cancer research. Congratulations to Dr. Iozzo! Renato V. Iozzo, MD PhD (Honoris causa)




Using A.I. technology in breast cancer research🧬 Last week the PA Breast Cancer Coalition awarded a $100,000 research grant to Shandong Wu, PhD of University of Pittsburgh & UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, for the second year in a row! Congratulations, Dr. Wu👏




Have 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram. NPR interview of DBI’s Advisor DrWendieBerg on screening MRI or contrast mammography “….right now the onus is on women to take charge and advocate for themselves.” The Breast Cancer Research Foundation PA Breast Cancer Coalition npr.org/2025/04/21/nx-…






💡 Bold science. Real hope. A better future for those facing #breastcancer. The PBCC awarded a $100K research grant to Dr. Ioannis Verginadis Penn Medicine for pioneering work in FLASH proton therapy — aiming to reduce side effects + protect healthy tissue. 👏 @penncancer


🔬Breaking new ground in #breastcancer research The PBCC is proud to support Dr. Renato Iozzo at Jefferson Health, who hopes to develop targeted treatments for #metastaticbreastcancer that has spread through lymphatic vessels. w/ Renato V. Iozzo, MD PhD (Honoris causa) Watch our video to learn more:


The PA Breast Cancer Coalition recently awarded a $100,000 #BreastCancer research grant to our own Ioannis Verginadis, PhD. Dr. Verginadis and team are pioneers in the field of FLASH #ProtonTherapy. He's pictured with Penn Medicine's James Metz, MD, and PBCC President Pat Halpin-Murphy. Yiannis (Ioannis) Verginadis




🚨ACTION ALERT Senator Frank Farry and Sen. Kim Ward have introduced Senate Bill 88 to provide no-cost diagnostic breast imaging - including MRI, ultrasounds & diagnostic mammograms. Learn more and take action >> pbcc.me/SB88 #SB88 #EarlyDetectionSavesLives


Big news! The Sen. Banking & Insurance Committee approved Senator Frank Farry & Sen. Kim Ward's SB 88 for no-cost diagnostic mammograms, MRI & ultrasounds. Next up: Senate vote. Thank you committee & Rep. Gina H. Curry for your support! ➡️ pabreastcancer.org/actionalertsb88

