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Mary Ellen is a breast cancer survivor and a committed Foundation volunteer. Finding that she was often asked for advice from newly diagnosed friends, Mary Ellen crafted a comprehensive email filled with advice and tips that can be easily shared

Breast cancer diagnoses bring about all kinds of questions. With so many changes and challenges, navigating a new normal can be overwhelming. Nothing calms anxiety quite like hearing answers directly from an oncologist. Luckily, we know a great one!

Anna Maria Storniolo, MD, a specialist in breast care and cancer treatment, now serves on the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Board of Directors. An oncologist and clinical researcher for over 40 years, she was an active participant in bringing science to the bedside and clinical observations back to the laboratory. With over 140 publications, Dr. Storniolo’s work has impacted women – and the research world – forever!

A donation of $1,513,713 to support the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the IU School of Medicine was announced today. With this gift, the Foundation has funded $40.1 million of breast cancer research to date.

The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer started with friendship. Mary Sloan, a longtime friend of Vera Bradley co-founders Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia Miller, joined them as one of company’s first sales representatives when the company was founded in 1987.

IU School of Medicine researcher develops non-invasive tool to detect mutations that could potentially lead to breast cancer

With breast cancer affecting 1 in 8 women, chances are you already know, or can anticipate knowing, someone who will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Based on my personal experience, here are some of the best ways to help a loved one.

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are learning more about ways to prevent serious side effects from chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer patients.

What a year it has been!  Stepping into the role of Executive Director for this amazing organization has been a privilege and blessing.  When I reflect on the events of the past year, it is readily apparent that, “Hope lives here.”  

Cancer researchers like Kelvin Lee, MD, don’t casually toss around the word “cure.” While cures are universally sought, they aren’t easily found. Unexpected twists and turns are part of the pursuit.