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PREVENTION IS THE CURE | HUNTINGTON BREAST CANCER ACTION COALITION

Seeks to focus on the disease rather than ways of coping with it once diagnosed by: increasing public awareness of environmental links to the disease; gaining support for the precautionary principles as it applies to public policy; urging the public to demand more funding for environmental health research; and encouraging a better attitude toward personal lifestyle.

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Public Awareness / EducationHealth EducationSubject Specific Public Awareness / EducationFundraising CampaignsVolunteer Opportunities

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Physical Address

900 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747

Hours

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Voice

631-547-1518

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Voice

631-547-1518

Main

Fax

631-547-1520

Fax

Fax

631-547-1520

Fax

Website

http://www.hbcac.org

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Service area

SUFFOLK County, NY Nassau County, NY

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HUNTINGTON BREAST CANCER ACTION COALITION

Grassroots breast cancer organization that promotes breast cancer awareness through education, advocacy and support. Operates a Resource Center to provide referrals on matters relating to breast cancer. Offers educational outreach programs, low-cost/no-cost mammograms, teaches breast self-exam, runs support groups and provides certain in-home services to Huntington residents undergoing breast cancer treatment. Hosts the Prevention is the Cure Walk held yearly.