Marc Hurlbert, chief mission officer for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, said the mortality rate for black women is already very high and if more women are getting breast cancer then we can image where the mortality rate for black women will touch. The recent data shows that black women have
It is a crisis, said Marc Hurlbert, chief mission officer for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The increasing incidence is unfortunate because the mortality rate for black women is already so much higher, and now if more women are getting breast cancer, then unfortunately, the number of bla
Date: Oct 30, 2015
Category: Health
Source: Google
Genetic Variant found in Latinas Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer
"This is a really important study," said Marc Hurlbert, executive director of the Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade, who was not involved in the study, according to the New York Times. "If we can understand how this is protective, it might help us to develop better treatments for those who do ge
Date: Oct 21, 2014
Category: Health
Source: Google
Breast cancer fighters applaud Angelina Jolie for sharing her story
amazing that Angelina came out with her personal story like this. Its an important topic thats not talked about enough in the media and in the public, said Dr. Marc Hurlbert, executive director of the Avon Foundation, which will hold its annual Avon Walk for Breast Cancer here June 1-2.
release a study this week on the disparities in breast cancer death rates in the nation's 25 largest cities. Marc Hurlbert, executive director of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, said individual institutions need to coordinate better to make sure that women have access to high-quality breast-health care.
"It's unfortunate that this disparity exists and we all need to work hard to overcome it," said Marc Hurlbert, one of the researchers on the new study from the Avon Foundation for Women, which funded the report.
Date: Mar 21, 2012
Category: Health
Source: Google
Women's Resource Center awarded grant at the Rocky Mountain Avon Walk
Dr. Marc Hurlbert, executive director of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade announced during the Closing Ceremony a total of more than $1 million in grants to six local organizations, ensuring the funds raised immediately benefit the community. More grants are slated to be awarded throughout the year to