Breast Cancer Education Association

Breast Cancer Education Association BCEA provides education about detection, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Volunteers connect those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer.

Our Inspiration

Lois Joseph and Ann Harris are great examples of the reasons to get involved. Ann, wife, RN and mother of two, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 39. Ann was Lois's nurse when she was diagnosed three months later. This year over 3,400 women in Minnesota will find themselves in the same situation as Ann and Lois; stunned, confused and frightened. In response to their ex

periences as survivors, Ann and Lois created this conference because education is desired by a growing number of people as breast cancer touches more and more lives. This conference was designed to fulfill a desperate need for breast health information in a supportive and inspiring environment. Our Commitment

Survivors, families and friends are learning to live as fully as possible with this disease as they bravely explore treatment options, incorporate emotional and lifestyle changes and try to prevent the disease. Our Annual Education Conference brings the community's best medical and therapeutic breast health experts together with anyone concerned about breast cancer for a day of learning on how to live as fully as possible when breast cancer touches your life. More and more women and men too, at a younger and younger age are diagnosed annually with breast cancer. Through education one can not only survive this disease but also live courageously, creatively and with grace. Our program crosses all boundaries and supports a broad range of healing philosophies and possibilities. We want to open doors and make access to knowledge easy for you. There is no other program like it in the Twin Cities.

If you've ever wondered whether breast cancer treatment is improving, the answer is yes. Join nationally recognized onc...
08/25/2026

If you've ever wondered whether breast cancer treatment is improving, the answer is yes.

Join nationally recognized oncologist Dr. Douglas Yee as he explains today's breakthroughs and what they mean for patients and families. Progress isn't measured only in research papers—it's measured in lives changed.

Register or Learn More: https://breastcancereducation.org/annual-conference/

Scholarship Application
The Breast Cancer Education Association offers scholarships to people who may find it financially difficult to attend otherwise. A limited number of scholarships are available but we encourage anyone who truly wants to attend this conference to apply. Application Deadline is September 15th.

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The Breast Cancer Education Association (BCEA) connects individuals with trusted, breast cancer information and support.

Can the immune system be taught to fight breast cancer? Internationally recognized researcher Dr. Keith Knutson will exp...
08/21/2026

Can the immune system be taught to fight breast cancer?

Internationally recognized researcher Dr. Keith Knutson will explore exciting advances in immunotherapy and cancer vaccines that are shaping tomorrow's treatments.

Research doesn't just change medicine. It changes lives.

✔ 5.3 CEUs ✔ In-person or virtual

Register or Learn More: https://breastcancereducation.org/annual-conference/

The Breast Cancer Education Association (BCEA) connects individuals with trusted, breast cancer information and support.

It is rare to have three nationally respected leaders in breast cancer research and survivorship together for one confer...
08/19/2026

It is rare to have three nationally respected leaders in breast cancer research and survivorship together for one conference.

Dr. Keith Knutson, Dr. Douglas Yee, and Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff share the latest breakthroughs in research, treatment, immunotherapy, and healing beyond treatment. An interactive Ask the Experts session provides an opportunity to ask questions directly of these remarkable physicians.

Some opportunities are simply too valuable to miss.

Register or Learn More: https://breastcancereducation.org/annual-conference/

For 25 years, the Breast Cancer Education Association has delivered trusted information that changes lives. Every confer...
08/17/2026

For 25 years, the Breast Cancer Education Association has delivered trusted information that changes lives. Every conference, every conversation, and every connection is rooted in one simple belief: knowledge empowers people.

Join us on October 3 as we celebrate 25 years of education, empowerment, and impact. Whether you are a survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or friend, we invite you to spend the day learning from nationally recognized experts while connecting with others who understand the journey.

Register or Learn More: https://breastcancereducation.org/annual-conference/

The Breast Cancer Education Association (BCEA) connects individuals with trusted, breast cancer information and support.

Join us for a day of music, fun, and meaningful impact at the 16th annual Shoulak BreastFest Music Festival! This family...
08/13/2026

Join us for a day of music, fun, and meaningful impact at the 16th annual Shoulak BreastFest Music Festival! This family-friendly event features live performances, a silent auction, delicious food and drinks, local marketplace vendors, a kids zone, and more.

BreastFest proudly supports multiple breast cancer organizations, including the Breast Cancer Education Association and other incredible partners working to provide resources, education, and hope to those impacted by breast cancer.

Good luck and safe travels to our friends at Dragon Divas, a Minnesota-based breast cancer survivor dragon boat team fro...
08/08/2026

Good luck and safe travels to our friends at Dragon Divas, a Minnesota-based breast cancer survivor dragon boat team from the St. Paul area, as they travel to Aix-les-Bains, France. They are participating in the 2026 International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission (IBCPC) Participatory Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Bourget in a few short weeks.

New research by University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center member Diana Cittelly, PhD, may help to explain a persiste...
08/02/2026

New research by University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center member Diana Cittelly, PhD, may help to explain a persistent puzzle in breast cancer metastasis — why estrogen receptor-positive (ER-positive) breast cancer can sometimes spread to the brain. Even though this type of brain metastasis is fairly common, it hasn’t been studied as much as other types.

Diana Cittelly, PhD, studied how certain proteins cause ER-positive breast cancer to spread to the brain in the presence or absence of estrogen.

💗 THANK YOU! 💗A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Breast Party in Town! What a fun day for a gre...
07/27/2026

💗 THANK YOU! 💗

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Breast Party in Town! What a fun day for a great cause!

🎶 Special thanks to Mark Migliori and Lucky Pants for the fantastic music and for keeping the party lively!

🎁 Thank you to all of our generous prize drawing sponsors who helped make the day even more fun.

🍻 And a big thank you to Day Block Brewing for hosting us and giving us a great place to gather — especially with our last-minute move indoors!

Most of all, thank YOU to everyone who showed up, joined the fun, and supported the cause. We’re so grateful for this amazing community! 💕

See you again next year! 🎉💗

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07/26/2026

Breast Party In Town moved indoors - it will be a cool party!
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Mother Nature has cranked up the heat, so for everyone's comfort—and to keep the Lucky Pants Band rocking—we're moving today's Breast Party in Town indoors at Day Block Brewing!

Same great party. Same amazing band. Same mission. Just a much cooler location inside the brewery.

We'll see you this afternoon—cool, comfortable, and ready to party!

Come join us from 3-7 pm!

🎶 Live music by Dr. Mark Migliori & Lucky Pants

🍕 Great food & drinks

🎟️ Fun fundraising games and prizes

💗 Friends, family, and community coming together for a great cause

FREE admission, open to everyone.

Every dollar raised helps support the Breast Cancer Education Association's community outreach programs and annual education conference.

Can't make it? You can still make a difference by donating online: https://tinyurl.com/On-Line-Donation

Eat. Drink. Dance. Support BCEA. See you this afternoon!

07/25/2026

🚨 Party update! 🚨

Mother Nature has cranked up the heat, so for everyone's comfort and safety—and to keep the Lucky Pants Band rocking—we're moving tomorrow's Breast Party in Town indoors at Day Block Brewing! ☀️➡️❄️

Same great party. Same amazing band. Same mission. Just a much cooler location inside the brewery. 🍻🎶💗

We'll see you tomorrow—cool, comfortable, and ready to party! See you tomorrow, Sunday, July 26 between 3-7 pm!

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