Conference 2015: Honoring Potamkin Prize Winner Dr. Edith Mitchell

By Pat Halpin-Murphy, President & Founder

To say Dr. Edith Mitchell, our 2015 Potamkin Prize Winner, is accomplished would be an understatement. She's an oncologist, a clinical professor, a researcher, a triple-negative breast cancer expert, a Brigadier General, a mother, a wife and a humanitarian. The list goes on from there. Dr. Mitchell currently works with breast cancer patients and students at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital's Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and serves as President of the National Medical Association.

The Vivian and Meyer P. Potamkin Foundation Prize for Breast Cancer Research is an annual award presented to an individual who is performing outstanding or groundbreaking work in the field of breast cancer research. It is someone who demonstrates vision and commitment to providing the best possible treatment and outcome for patients, and leadership in the breast cancer community. Dr. Mitchell embodies that commitment, making breakthroughs in triple-negative breast cancer research and treatment while caring for patients every day. Her work has made a direct impact on the women served by the PA Breast Cancer Coalition, and throughout the world. Congratulations, Dr. Mitchell!

Will YOU join us in honoring Dr. Mitchell on Monday, October 5? Register today and experience Pennsylvania's premier breast cancer conference. Make a day of it!

Harrisburg International Airport to Host PBCC Photo Exhibit

Messages of hope and courage will accompany the hustle and bustle of travelers at Harrisburg International Airport this fall. The PA Breast Cancer Coalition's photo exhibit, 67 Women, 67 Counties: Facing Breast Cancer in Pennsylvania will be on display at HIA Sept. 24 – October 6. Don't miss our kick-off opening reception Thursday, Sept. 24beginning at 6:00pm with light refreshments followed by a program including local breast cancer survivors. Want to attend?

Luzerne County Survivor Diagnosed at 38, Finds New Lease on Life After Breast Cancer

Melissa Cole, Luzerne County

My husband Mike and I were in the process of moving in with his parents. I was loading books into a crate and bruised my chest wall. When the pain didn't go away after a while, my husband was checking the bruise and said "Do you know you have a lump in your breast?"

Pink Daisy Project Offers Free Gift Cards to Women under 45 Facing Breast Cancer

The Pink Daisy Project offers short-term assistance for women under the age of 45 who are within three months of breast cancer treatment or reconstruction. The organization provides gift cards for groceries, gas, and restaurants in order to offset the increased expenses in your budget during treatment. How can you apply?

What Do YOU Need to Know about Dense Breasts?

So, you have dense breasts… what does that mean? What do you do now? A website, created by experts (including our 2015 Conference Pink Ribbon Awardee Dr. Wendie Berg) and breast cancer survivors, answers those questions and more. DenseBreast-Info.org provides visitors with a clear picture of breast density along with materials you may find helpful when talking with your doctor like a breast cancer risk checklist, a screening chart, educational videos and more. Want to check it out?