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If you have a baby, breastfeeding as long as possible, ideally a year, helps reduce breast cancer risk! #13Ways #Breastfeeding

Safer Chemicals Healthy Families' Polluted Polly needs help getting toxic "forever" chemicals out of food packaging! Learn more: https://saferchemicals.org/polluted-polly/

Check out Environmental Working Group's 10 Household Cancer Prevention Tips: https://www.ewg.org/con/10-household-tips-cancer-prevention #ZeroBreastCancer #CancerPrevention... #ToxicChemicals See more

Freeze dance is a fun way to get the whole family moving! Turn on some music, get dancing, and then everyone must freeze in their position when you turn it off. This can be a step toward the recommended 30 min of movement each day, most days each week. Follow Girls' New Puberty for more tips and visit zerobreastcancer.org/newpuberty for more information.

Register now for WE ACT for Environmental Justice's panel discussion on toxic beauty products in the queer community, taking place 6/29 at 3 pm PT: https://www.weact.org/event/uptown-chats-toxics-are-a-drag/

Anti-microbial, waterproofing and other similar treatments for clothing contain harmful chemicals. Toxic chemicals can also get onto clothes through dry cleaning. Avoid purchasing items with chemical treatments, and if you're getting your clothes professionally cleaned, look for "wet" cleaning.

What’s required for a cancer-free future? Check out this video from Cancer Free Economy, where ZBC is a proud member. https://youtu.be/w_DManemo-4 #zerobreastcancer #cancerfreeeconomy #cancerprevention

Did you know that some houseplants can clean indoor air? Join Sunyside Nursery's Happy Houseplants class this Saturday at 10 am PT to learn how to help houseplants thrive as they brighten your home. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83130741892 #zerobreastcancer #houseplants #cleanair

The 2020 Alamo Advocate Program is running all week on Facebook live to make it easy to listen in. Check out this session with leading breast cancer doctors happening tomorrow at 4 pm PST. #zerobreastcancer #breastcancer #breasthealth

Zero Breast Cancer is proud to have signed Tigerlily Foundation's Inclusion Pledge because we are committed to addressing institutional and interpersonal racism. Black women are more likely to get breast cancer younger, have more aggressive forms, and die from the disease, which is unacceptable. Joining the Pledge will help us to support and be more accountable to Black communities. We hope you will sign it and partner with them, too! https://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/inclusionpledgeforblac/. #zerobreastcancer #inclusionpledge #socialjustice

As we get our homes cozy for the holiday season, remember that great-smelling candles can actually be toxic! The chemicals they contain cause indoor air pollution at a time when it's too cold to open the windows. Bring in some fresh garland, bake something yummy or boil some spices to spruce up the smell of your home safely. #zerobreastcancer #holidays #nontoxic

Each month, The Greater Good Science Center releases a Happiness Calendar with great tips on how to make each day more fulfilling. Check out January’s and consider subscribing for the year (it’s free!) on your Google Calendar or iCal: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu//your_happiness_calendar_ #zerobreastcancer #happiness #newyear

We envision a world with zero breast cancer and are proud to have signed the Cancer Free Economy Network's Joint Statement on Cancer Prevention. Learn more here: https://www.cancerfreeeconomy.org/joint-statement/ #zerobreastcancer #breastcancerprevention #cancerfreeeconomy

Did you know that a plant-based diet reduces your risk of breast cancer? Consider the Veganuary pledge to commit to trying plant-based eating throughout January and receive support and yummy recipes! https://veganuary.com/en-us/ #zerobreastcancer #preventbreastcancer #veganuary

The data are clear: alcohol causes cancer, including breast cancer. Even moderate drinking can lead to breast cancer. The alcohol industry has put a lot of effort into preventing people from knowing that. https://thecounter.org/public-health-groups-alcohol-label-/ #zerobreastcancer #breastcancer... #alcohol See more

Zero Breast Cancer enters it’s 25th year in 2021! We’re celebrating with a virtual speaker series: Advancing Health Equity in Breast Cancer. Learn more: https://www.zerobreastcancer.org/2021-speaker-series We hope you will join us! The first webinar, Bridging Researchers and Impacted Communities for Health Equity in Breast Cancer, will take place at 12 pm PST on January 28th. It will feature Kim Rhoads, MD, MPH, Director of UCSF's Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Commu...nity Engagement and Ysabel Duron, founder of the Latino Cancer Institute and Latinas Contra Cancer. Stay tuned for registration information! #zerobreastcancer #breastcancer #webinar #healthequity

Try these plant-based dishes for a healthy and delicious way to brighten up your dinner table this winter: https://www.nutritionaction.com//this-bright-beet-salad-i/ https://www.nutritionaction.com//how-to-make-savory-veget/... https://www.nutritionaction.com//these-colorful-salads-wi/

In just a couple of hours, our friends at Sharsharet will host this webinar. Good info for those with cancer during this time!

Celebrating virtually is an act of love! #zerobreastcancer #saferathome #covid19

A huge thanks to Catherine and our other supporters who are raising funds for Zero Breast Cancer this Giving Tuesday! Donations help promote a healthier future for all and are much appreciated. #zerobreastcancer #GivingTuesday

Chronic illness over the holidays can be especially challenging. 2020 has brought these challenges to new levels! Here’s some advice for setting boundaries for our health and managing others' expectations: https://www.healthline.com//how-to-create-holiday-boundari #zerobreastcancer #chronicillness #holidays2020

Sleep is essential to health, including breast health. Sleeping well reduces the risk of breast cancer. It also can help heal your body during and after breast cancer treatment. https://myslumberyard.com/blog/breast-cancer-and-sleep/ #zerobreastcancer #preventbreastcancer... #sleepwell See more

Mark your calendars! 1/19/21 is the 5h annual National Day of Racial Healing. Racism impacts breast cancer risk in many ways and racial healing is crucial for breast cancer prevention. Find virtual events here: https://healourcommunities.org/day-of-racial-healing/ #zerobreastcancer #racialhealing #howweheal

This Fall semester, ZBC worked with a spectacular group of Barowsky School of Business - Dominican University of CA students to produce social media content for young adults. Coming soon to our page: their videos sharing tips to reduce the risk of breast cancer! #zerobreastcancer #preventbreastcancer #dominicanuniveristy

Holiday baking is a joy many of us look forward to each season, but it can be hard to keep things healthy. Check out these tips for healthy holiday baking: https://www.aicr.org/resources//healthy-holiday-baking-tips #zerobreastcancer #holidaybaking #healthyeating

If you’re into the science of environmental breast cancer risk, check out this conference presentation by ZBC partner Barbara Cohn, PhD, Director of the of Child Health and Development Studies. She discusses their research on chemicals that can affect the health of multiple generations. ZBC leads a group of their research participants in developing an education campaign about this work that will soon be released! https://youtu.be/2XYTfQ6pylI #zerobreastcancer #breastcancerprevention #environmentaljustice

When the weather gets chilly and the daylight hours are shorter, it can be much harder to get the exercise we need to be healthy. But it doesn’t have to be complicatedeven chores can count as exercise! Check out these tips for exercise in winter: https://www.aicr.org//how-to-stay-active-during-the-winter #zerobreastcancer #stayingactive #physicalactivity

We are so grateful for our 2020 supporters! They have made Zero Breast Cancer more relevant than ever this year and truly made a difference in the lives of breast cancer survivors and young girls. Learn more about their impact at zbclink.org/2020. #zerobreastcancer #gratitude #thankyou... #Thanksgiving2020 See more

Prenatal and childhood exposures to certain chemicals common in our economy increase the risk of childhood cancer as well as breast cancer and other diseases later in life. Let's clean up toxins in our economy for lifelong health! Zero Breast Cancer is a proud member of Cancer Free Economy Network. #zerobreastcancer... #cancerfreeeconomy See more

If you're in San Francisco, here's an important opportunity for helping those whose activities are limited by the pandemic!

Injustice in our society is at the root of many breast cancer risks. Check out ZBC's new page for how we can reduce these risks by working together, and learn how YOU can make a difference for everyone's health: zbclink.org/together. #zerobreastcancer #breastcancer #socialjustice

How has COVID-19 stress impacted you? Breast cancer patients and survivors anywhere in the U.S. can take part of this study! If you meet the criteria, all that’s required is an online survey. https://www.loveresearcharmy.org/studies/72282 #zerobreastcancer... #loveresearcharmy See more

PFAS are a class of "forever chemicals" that are associated with an increase risk of breast cancer and other diseases. Learn more about how they are in our food packaging and what you can do about it at this webinar! #zerobreastcancer #foreverchemicals

Ever wondered about the link between fossil fuels, plastics, and breast cancer? Listen to Breast Cancer Action's latest podcast "The Fossil Fuel to Breast Cancer Pipeline" for a conversation with Dr. Carol Kwiatkowski, Science and Policy Research Associate at the Green Science Policy Institute, about what plastics mean for our health. https://bcaction.org//10/fossil-fuel-breast-cancer-podcast/ #zerobreastcancer #bcaction #breastcancer... #environmentaljustice See more

Learn more about ZBC's community partner Cassandra Falby, LMFT, and her work at Women's Cancer Resource Center in this interview: http://ow.ly/jV9d50Ce6gW #zerobreastcancer #wcrc #communitypartner

Check out Why Black Health is a Social Justice Issue by Maimah Karmo, founder of breast cancer organization Tigerlily Foundation, and other articles on Black women’s experiences of breast cancer in this issue of My Life Matters: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbo/ngag/mylifematters/index.php #zerobreastcancer #blackhealthmatters

When the pandemic is over, we can’t just go back to normal. Because normal was making us sick. Covid-19 disproportionately impacts people of color and essential workers; these are the same groups who are disproportionately impacted by toxins in our environment. Change is necessary! https://youtu.be/WkYZg3aRRdM ZBC is a proud member of Cancer Free Economy. #zerobreastcancer ... #PreventCancer #AHealthyFutureIsPossible #HealthyFuture #EnvironmentalJustice #COVID19 #FrontLineHeroes See more

THANKS to all who hiked, biked, swam, walked, donated to & sponsored the 2020 Virtual Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer! Together we exceeded the goal of $75,000 to prevent breast cancer and support survivors! https://youtu.be/6IBdxcnitPo #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

What does it mean to live with cancer during a global pandemic? @TheAtlantic will share stories and explore the latest science tomorrow, 10/29 at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET. http://ow.ly/3pb750C5tbE Features people from: @StupidCancer @tigerlilycares

Read Zero Breast Cancer’s Fall 2020 Newsletter to learn about our first steps in addressing systemic risk factors. Let's work together for everyone’s health! zbclink.org/Fall2020

If you haven't heard about how breast cancer advocates have changed our world, check out this history.

Check out Breast Cancer Action's illuminating podcast "What the National Cancer Institute Leaves Out About Environmental Exposures"! #zerobreastcancer #pinktober

ZBC is working with Dominican University students to educate young adults about ways to reduce breast cancer risk. If you're a college student between the ages of 18-25, please complete this survey to help them decide what to focus on! https://forms.gle/omB9EwgdBjJK4U8MA

We're proud to stand with Breast Cancer Action to say NO to Pinked Policies! https://bcaction.org/we-cant-be-pinkd/

UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's Taste for the Cure is taking place TOMORROW and the next Saturday! View the agenda and register for FREE: 2020tasteforthecure.eventbrite.com Look for Zero Breast Cancer's information in their Resources booklet: http://ow.ly/TLC950BOKBw #zerobreastcancer... #tasteforthecure See more

Thank you again to our 2020 Virtual Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer sponsors, donors and participants! Our top fundraising teams and individuals will soon be receiving a $50 Athleta Shop Card in the mail! Athleta has partnered with Zero Breast Cancer because of their commitment to reduce the risk of breast cancer through scientific research, so that women can thrive. Women thrive most when they can move their bodies. Athleta designed the Empower bra in partnership with w...omen who have breast cancer, so she moves her body with confidence and joy. #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

October is about more than being aware of #breastcancer--it is also being aware of how we can cope with a diagnosis, treatment, and living with/after cancer. The @tigerlilyfoundation has a nice list of ways #spirituality helps treat the mind, spirit and soul. What is in your spiritual care plan?

Thanks to researchers for trying to help us out of this pandemic and thanks to everyone whose wearing a mask, for a whole new reason!

THANK YOU for moving, fundraising, and/or donating to support the crucial work of Zero Breast Cancer. Your support ensures kids, parents, survivors and the wider community learn about how to reduce their breast cancer risk. You made a difference. Send us your video clips and photos at [email protected] by 10/6 so they can be included in our closing video! #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

***Today is the last day for the Dipsea Hike!*** Many thanks to Rock Climber sponsor Smith Currie & Hancock LLP for their support of Zero Breast Cancer's mission! You can donate to their team at zbclink.org/smithcurrie. "At Smith Currie we understand how breast cancer touches so many lives. As just one example, one of our attorneys lost their mom to breast cancer 25 years ago, and wanted to honor her by raising awareness and donations for a local breast cancer organization.... We chose Zero Breast Cancer because we appreciate its mission to provide information to women of all ages and socioeconomic classes to help them thrive and live healthier lives. Zero Breast Cancer makes it a point to reach women in underserved communities. We hope that by helping Zero Breast Cancer we can contribute to the health and well-being of women and their families in Marin County." #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

Don't forget to send us your Dipsea videos and photos! When the Virtual Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer ends, we'll be compiling a video from what we receive. Email your videos and photos to [email protected]. #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

What motivates you to move for Zero Breast Cancer? How has Zero Breast Cancer impacted you? Send us a short video (~30 sec.) at [email protected] and we'll feature it in our closing day video compilation. Thank you, Donna, for your submission! We would also love videos and pictures of you as you move for Zero Breast Cancer.... #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

Making the Most of the Pandemic: Mindfulness in the Time of COVID-19. This Wednesday, 9/30, 6:00-730 pm PST, join our UCSF partners for useful coping tips. For more information, go to http://ow.ly/M65W50BDzJa. Many have been saying that 2020 is a "wasted year" and they're hoping that the year will just hurry up and finish already so that we can move on with our lives. The UCSF Psycho-Oncology team wants to help give thoughts and tips on how to make the most of this time by practicing mindfulness and managing our mental health during this pandemic.

***Dipsea Hike extended through 10/3*** Sisters Hallie and Jodi Harris, owners of Pinxav diaper rash ointment company, are proud to be participating in the Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer working together to provide protection for future generations. After consulting with Zero Breast Cancer, Pinxav improved their formula to use a safer preservative. Show Pinxav you applaud their use of safe ingredients by donating to Zero Breast Cancer via their Dipsea team! zbclink.org/...DonatePinxav Thank you, Zero Breast Cancer, for creating practical ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Through education and empowerment, your work has helped with things that we can changeeither individually or within our community. Even brands can make changes. With your help we have made sure that Pinxav has ingredients that are in line with your mission. With every purchase made through Pinxav.com using promo code ZBC, we will donate $1. You will also receive $1 off your purchase! #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

Be sure to visit Zero Breast Cancer's booth at the MarinHealth Virtual Street Fair this weekend! https://www.marinhealthevents.com/explo/zero-breast-cancer/ #zerobreastcancer #virtualhealthfair #marinhealth

***Virtual Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer Extended Through 10/3*** Register or donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/ Thank you, Team Brouwer & Janachowski LLC, for moving for Zero Breast Cancer! Brouwer & Janachowski is proud to sponsor the Dipsea Hike again this year. In the past few months, clients of B&J have told us that having a sound investment and savings strategy gave them the peace of mind to get through tough times, along with maintaining a health...y lifestyle and using virus precautions. When it comes to many things, prevention is usually better than a cure. If you need a health check on your financial fitness, we can help. Reach out and speak with Rita at [email protected]. #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

Arbella led her team Sister Squad on the traditional Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer last weekend! Sister Squad hiked in honor of their friends Mara, Shirin and Andrea, all of whom confronted breast cancer this year. Read Mara's story at https://zbclink.org/mara. Help Team Sister Squad reach their $10,000 goal by donating at https://zbclink.org/SisterSquad.... #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

***DIPSEA HIKE EXTENDED THROUGH OCT 3RD!*** Register or donate now! https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/ We are so grateful to the Supporters of the Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer: Alcheme Salon, Athleta, Bella Notte, Claremont Club & Spa, FitnessSF, Fluent-Forever, Mike's Bikes and Mountain Home Inn!... #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

The Virtual Dipsea Hike has been EXTENDED through October 3rd! Since so many of us have had to wait out the heatwave and wildfire smoke to be able to get moving for Zero Breast Cancer, we decided to push back the date to give everyone a little breathing room. Many thanks to Josh, who used the first day of clean air last week to bike his 5.5 mi (and then 25 more) in Folsom, CA! It’s not too late to participate as a donor or registrant. Learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/ev...ent/zbchike2020/ #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

This weekend, Sept. 26 & 27, visit Zero Breast Cancer's virtual exhibit at MarinHealth's Virtual Street Fair! Register now at https://www.marinhealthevents.com/ to receive updates about the event and enter to win a bike! #virtualhealthfair #zerobreastcancer

Thanks to #nurses for their work to reduce our exposure to toxins and #prevent #cancer! Find out how they do it.

Thank you to the Rock Climber Sponsors of the Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer: Bank of Marin, Smith Currie & Hancock LLP, iJoy Global, and Montecito Marketplace! It's not too late to register or donate for the event! Learn more https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/. #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

Team Wareham is hiking toward a generous $5,000 match! Donate at zbclink.org/WarehamMatch for your contribution to count TWICE as much! Thank you, Sandra and Bernard, for hiking to support Zero Breast Cancer and Wareham Development for matching their team donations! #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

Board President Kevin Gay masked up to walk for Zero Breast Cancer! The event continues through September 26th, so it's not too late to register or donate! Learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/ #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

A Taste for the Cure: A Taste of Science - October 10 & 17, 9:00-11:00 The @UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center’s annual Taste for the Cure is going virtual this year. Over two days the informational community event will explore food, science and breast health. October 10: A panel entitled "Where Do Treatment Guidelines Come From? The Need for Diversity in Research", seven flash talks, a Zumba exercise class, and a presentation on circulating tumor DNA. ... October 17: A panel entitled "Rethinking the Standard: How New Classifications of Tumors Can Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes", seven more flash talks, a cooking demonstration, and a presentation on magnetic resonance imaging. Everyone is welcome. To register, go to the Eventbrite page: http://ow.ly/k4Ta50BqN00. Note: you have to register for each day separately! Questions? Email [email protected]

Thank you, Mechanics Bank, for being a Mountaineer Sponsor of the Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer! You too can support the Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer by registering or donating: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/ #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

Our research partner, Dr. Gina Solomon of Public Health Institute, provides important info on dealing with the health risks of heat and wildfires as air quality continues to pose a serious health risk in Oregon and parts of California.

We're signing on to protect firefighters from toxins that are linked to cancer.

On #PCORI2020 hearing about how 20% of adults provide unpaid care to older family & friends, many with #cancer and dementia. Caregiving affects physical & mental health and finances. This is worse for many people during COVID19. To caregivers: please remember to care for yourself & get help. (A favorite caregiving quote of mine: "Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others!")... Check out the @CaregiverActionNetwork https://caregiveraction.org/

Help us reach our goal! We're 57% there. Your contribution will get us closer to $75,000 for Zero Breast Cancer. Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/donate/ #zbcdipsea2020 #zerobreastcancer

Thank you, Marin Cancer Care, for your Mountaineer Sponsorship of the Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer! You too can support Zero Breast Cancer as an event registrant or donor. Learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/zbchike2020/ #zbcdipsea2020... #zerobreastcancer See more

Saw this part of a NIHCM Foundation infographic for kids and thought it applies to all of us! See more about challenges during Covid and ways to support kids. http://ow.ly/6cyZ50BrBpP

Reduce the Burden of Cancer by Addressing Environmental Risk Factors Join us this Thursday, 9.18.20 at 8 am PST, for the Cancer Free Economy Network (CFEN) overview of the new Joint Statement on Cancer Prevention Cancer and Health Leaders Call for Action to Reduce the Burden of Cancer by Reducing Environmental Risk Factors. This first of its kind statement calls for using science to ambitiously expand research, practice, and public policy to prevent onset of disease from en...vironmental exposures. The call will feature ZBC’s CFEN partners Margaret Kripke, Professor Emerita, MD Anderson Cancer Center & moderator Nsedu Obot Witherspoon, ED, Children's Environmental Health Network, & our colleague Darcie Green, ED, Latinas Contra Cancer. The 30-minute presentation will be followed by live Q&A period. Please join us by registering at: https://www.cancerfreeeconomy.org/media-advisory/

Thank you to Brouwer & Janachowski LLC for being a Mountaineer Sponsor of the Virtual Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer! Brouwer & Janachowski is proud to sponsor the Dipsea Hike again this year. In the past few months, clients of B&J have told us that having a sound investment and savings strategy gave them the peace of mind to get through tough times, along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle and using virus precautions. When it comes to many things, prevention is usual...ly better than a cure. If you need a health check on your financial fitness, we can help. Reach out and speak with Rita at [email protected]. #zerobreastcancer #zbcdipsea2020

Shirin Aryanpour’s Dipsea Hike team SOULFUL honors her friend Maryam Tavakoli, who passed in March 2020. She left behind her husband and two sweet boys in the midst of a pandemic. Maryam was SOULFUL and led a life of passion. Sadly, there will be more Maryams who lose their lives to breast cancer and survivors like Shirin. You can support Shirin and honor Maryam at zbclink.org/donateSOULFUL.