Click here to download the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Spring/Summer 2007 newsletter (PDF).

Click here to download the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Winter 2007 newsletter (PDF).

Click here to download the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Fall 2006 newsletter (PDF).

News and Upcoming Events:

Casting for Recovery®, a support & educational program for breast cancer survivors
announces a NO-COST weekend retreat for women who live in Maine.  Women of all ages and in all stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery are eligible. 

The weekend incorporates fly-fishing to promote physical and emotional healing
and is offered at no cost to the participants.  The retreat will take place from
August 17-19, 2007 at East Carry Lodge in Carry Pond, ME.  Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other women, enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, and learn a new sport.

Space is limited.  For a chance to participate in this retreat submit your name by June 8th by contacting:
Casting for Recovery
Tel:  888-553-3500
Email: info@castingforrecovery.org
Web site: www.castingforrecovery.org
Or click here to download an application form.

New Maine Specialty License Plate to Benefit Breast Cancer Services, Including the MBCC Support Service Fund
An exciting effort is underway to create a new Maine specialty license plate. Maine LD 775 "An Act to Create a Special License Plate to Support Breast Cancer Services" has been introduced in the Maine State Legislature.

The proceeds from this effort will be split equally between three beneficiaries: the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition for our Support Service Fund; the Maine Cancer Foundation for their Women's Cancer Research Fund; Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program for their mammogram fund. This effort has received support and endorsement from the Breast Health Cooperative, which includes these organizations plus the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Maine Affiliate. 

Click here for the license plate reservation form or for more information.  The deadline for reaching the required 2,000 pre-reservations is December 31, 2007 for an October, 2008 release of the license plate. 

Free Mammography Screenings For Women in Piscataquis County Area
Penquis Community Action Program Breast Health Resource Initiative
Do you live in Piscataquis County OR are able to travel to Mayo Regional Hospital (Dover) or Charles Dean Hospital (Greeenville)?

• Are you 28 - 64 years of age?
• Do you have a limited income?
• Are you without health insurance or
• If you have health insurance, are mammograms not covered?
• Do you find yourself not eligible for other assistance programs?
  You may be eligible for free screening services. For more information or to find out if you qualify call Izzy Warren at 564-2847 or Maria Staples at 973-3586.
  

Healing Retreats for Women With Cancer
The F. Holland Day Foundation for Creativity and Healing will be be conducting four
week-long retreats in Georgetown Maine in May, June, September, and October. The retreats offer "an opportunity for women with breast or other cancer or life threatening illness to mobilize their natural powers of healing." For more information about the retreats and for specific dates, visit http://www.fhollanddaycenter.org/ or contact Susan Greenberg at 212-580-8814 or srgreenberg17@hotmail.com.

Sister Study
If your sister had breast cancer, then the Sister Study needs your help. Click here to learn more about this important study sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. The study will recruit 50,000 women, ages 35-74, whose sisters have had breast cancer. The researchers are particularly interested in recruiting more senior women and women from minority groups.

Maine Breast Cancer Coalition Receives Award from Maine Lymphedema Network
The Maine Breast Cancer Coalition was honored at the Maine Lymphedema Network's third annual awards and recognition dinner on October 21, 2006 in Ellsworth. We received the Lymphedema Patient Advocacy Award for our work in providing financial assistance to lymphedema patients through our Support Service Fund . Since 2003, we have provided a total of $6,713 in awards for lymphedema compression garments and treatments for underserved patients. Guest speaker at the event was Ro LeGasse', president of Maine Breast Cancer Coalition, and dedicated volunteer for the Support Service Fund committee. For more information about the Maine Lymphedema Network or lymphedema information, go to www.mainelymphnet.org.

2 Those Who Care Agency of Distinction Award
Maine Breast Cancer Coalition was awarded the 2005 "2 Those Who Care Agency of Distinction Award" in recognition of our Support Service Fund, a financial assistance program for underserved Maine residents with breast health or breast cancer-related needs. The award is presented to an outstanding volunteer organization each year.