WELCOME to the eUpdate for the Program on Breast Cancer and
Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF). This update is provided by BCERF
to inform our sponsors and supporters of BCERF events and additions
to our web site. Thank you for your interest in our program and web
site.
Web Site: <http://envirocancer.cornell.edu>
Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors (BCERF)
Now part of the Sprecher Institute for Comparative Cancer Research
(Cornell University)
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RISK REDUCTION TIPS AND STRATEGIES Our Tip Sheets have been
updated and redesigned. These pamphlets, written for a general
audience, outline practical strategies for reducing breast cancer
risk. The tip sheets are:
"What Do We Know About Breast Cancer?"
"Eating Well and Staying Active"
"Reducing Exposure to Home and Garden Chemicals."
Tip sheets are available in PDF files on our web site at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/tips/tips.cfm>. Please download,
print, and copy the Tip Sheets. BCERF encourages the use of our
materials and publications for personal and educational use.
(Commercial use is prohibited.)
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COMPANION ANIMAL TUMOR REGISTRY RECEIVES FUNDING Dr. Rodney Page,
Director of the Sprecher Institute for Comparative Cancer at Cornell
University, recently received funding from State Senator Michael
Balboni (7th District) to continue his work developing a companion
animal tumor registry. Attendees at the Cancer and Environment Forum
in October 2004 heard Dr. Page discuss his work with the registry. A
description of his project and links to maps created from his data
are now on the BCERF web site at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/research/animalreg/>.
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THE RIBBON FOCUSES ON BREAST CANCER AND THE ENVIRONMENT CENTERS The
Centers are a federally funded network of research facilities
embracing the concept of scientists, clinicians, and advocates
working together on research and public health outreach. Read the
full article in The Ribbon at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Newsletter/ribbonChrono.cfm>. We've
also added a page to our site
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/newsletter/general/v10i1/BCERC.cfm>
linking to more information about the Centers.
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TWO NEW FACT SHEETS
Ochratoxin-A, Its Cancer Risk and Potential for Exposure
Explore the facts around Ochratoxin-A, a naturally occurring toxin
that makes its way into food and beverages around the world. This
fact sheet covers the extent to which humans are exposed to OTA and
the role it may play in the development of breast and other human
cancers. Read the OTA fact sheet at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/FactSheet/general/fs51.ochratoxinA.cfm>.
Herbal Medicines and Breast Cancer Risk
This fact sheet provides a general discussion of herbal medicines,
especially those that may act on the breast or affect breast cancer
risk. Read the herbal medicines fact sheet at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/FactSheet/Diet/fs53.herbal.cfm>.
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NEW BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Bibliographies are available for:
Fact Sheet #49 "Understanding Breast Cancer Risk and Risk Factors
Associated with Diet and Lifestyle" at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Bibliography/Diet/bib.bcrisk.cfm>
Fact Sheet #52 "Ionizing Radiation and Breast Cancer Risk" at
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Bibliography/Physical/bib.radiation.cfm>.
See our Bibliographies page
<http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/Bibliography/Bibliography.cfm> for a
complete list of bibliographies for over 50 fact sheets.
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BCERF strives to provide information on environmental risk factors
and the risk of breast cancer and other hormonally dependent cancers.
We provide information in a variety of forms helping our readers make
informed decisions for the reduction of breast cancer risk.
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