The Breast Cancer Network of Western New York, Inc.
Western New York State women working together to change the breast cancer story in our community

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To join: call 716-741-2019 or e-mail: bcnwny@verizon.net

For a printable membership form, see: BCNWNY, Inc. Membership Form

To Contact us:
PO Box 1616,  
Buffalo, NY 14231-1616
Phone: 716-741-2019
E-mail: bcnwny@verizon.net


We are a 501(c) organization. We are funded by the New York State Cancer Services Program, members' dues,  fundraisers, and your generous donations.  Contributions are tax deductible and appreciated. Send your tax deductible check payable to BCNWNY, Inc. to:
PO Box 1616
Buffalo, NY 14231-1616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Our Mission is to provide education, advocacy, support and networking in the community for people  involved with breast cancer. 

Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month, 6:00 to 7:30 pm followed by Support Group, 7:30 to 9:30 pm. at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Amherst 6320 Main Street, Williamsville, NY in the Emerson Room at the rear entrance.  Parking is in the rear.  All are welcome to attend. For complete list of programs for 2009-2010, see Programs and Events.

February Meeting: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 6:00-7:30 pm, What are my Risks for Thyroid Cancer? Joseph Torre, MD, Endocrinologist

Please register a week in advance by calling Georgeia at 716-674-8683.   Professionally-led support group at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2010.

For an analysis of the US Preventive Services Task Force's recommendations concerning mammography screening, see the following websites:  breast cancer.org, bcaction.org. Both offer conflicting opinions.

The information provided by the BCNWNY,Inc. is not an endorsement of any product or intended as medical advice.  Always consult your health care provider for advice about a specific medical condition.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Buddy-Up Program  Breast cancer mentor offers support to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer.  For more information, see Community Outreach Page

Share your story of survivorship on our
Survivor Page.  By sharing your story with others going through what you are going through, you will exchange experience, knowledge and hope. 

updated January 2010