President Bush signed legislation that will ban six toxic phthalates from children's products. The new law, which is part of a more comprehensive consumer products act, also bans lead from these items.

This is a huge victory for public health, and further drives home the message that Americans want government policies that will protect people from harmful chemicals.

The FDA ordered Amgen to change the label for its anemia drugs, Aranesp and Procrit.  In March, an FDA panel advised more restrictions for these drugs and this new label reflects most of those recommendations.

Meanwhile, Ortho Biotech is recalling one manufacturing lot (P114942A) of Procrit after finding cracks in the necks of some vials.

We are pleased to announce BCA's special online issue of The Source presenting the results of our strategic planning process and the three priority areas. Take a look.

BCA's 2007 Annual Report is also online.  Read it here.

Support Strokes is an annual kayak paddle and race hosted by California Kayak and Canoe to remember those who have lost their lives to breast cancer. Interested in joining the BCA team on August 23rd? All experience levels are welcome.

For more information and to sign up, visit the official 2008 Support Strokes website. Can't make the event, but still want to participate? Gather pledges to support a paddler or make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one.

The future of the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) is in jeopardy.

BCA helped form the CBCRP in 1992 and has been instrumental in moving the program forward as a member of its advisory council for fifteen years.

The CBCRP provides funding for innovative breast cancer research in California. The impact of its research--which includes topics such as environmental exposures, disparities, psychosocial impacts, tumor biology, and more—fuels changes in how breast cancer is dealt with nationally and internationally.

Take action to save the program. Read BCA's post on the OBOS blog.

Breast Cancer Action is seeking a Communications Director to shape our communications strategy for our five year strategic plan, advocacy campaigns, education programs and development efforts.

The position requires a highly organized and resourceful person with excellent strategic written and verbal communications skills who demonstrates tact, maturity, and professionalism in all points of contact.

Read more about this exciting opportunity.

In June 2008, BCA released the report, Side Effects Revisited: Women’s Experiences with Aromatase Inhibitors based on nearly 1,200 responses.

Click here to read the report.

BCA's post on Our Bodies, Our Blog is also about the side effects of AIs. Take a look.