Ignite the Cancer Conversation

Ignite the Cancer Conversation was created by BPT advocates who returned inspired from the annual summit of the National Breast Cancer Coalition.  Energized by conversations with international interdisciplinary teams working with cutting edge breast cancer research, doctors implementing new treatments, and passionate patient advocates, we decided to bring the NBCC summit to Iowa. Our broadest vision is a world without cancer. Our near vision seeks to have many conversations that can catalyze purposeful actions that will build that future world. 

Mission:
To ignite the cancer conversation by going beyond discussions limited to awareness, early detection, and treatment.

Ignite the Cancer Conversation events have informed participants of…

• promising research on cancer vaccines
• cancer prevention
• environmental risks of cancer such as radon, pesticides, and water pollution
• the history of cancer and cancer treatment
• the importance of patient-centered, evidence-based quality care
• roadblocks to ending cancer
• how to become a more effective advocate for cancer-related issues

Want to bring diverse communities together and activate the conversation that will initiate and develop concrete steps to conquer cancer?

• Watch for future events! Join the “Ignite the Cancer Conversation” Facebook group to keep informed.
• Join the Ignite planning committee. Complete our Contact Us form.