Kristen Dahlgren, a breast cancer survivor and NBC News correspondent, has announced that she is leaving the network to establish the Pink Eraser Project. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to finding a vaccine for breast cancer, a cause that is deeply personal to Dahlgren as she battled the disease herself in 2019. The Pink Eraser Project aims to bring together experts from leading cancer institutes to collaborate on developing a vaccine. Dahlgren expressed her belief in the power of individuals to make a difference and emphasized the need for collective support in the fight against breast cancer. She highlighted the lasting impact of current treatments and the necessity of finding safer, more effective options. Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women under 50, and Dahlgren aims to unite survivors and support organizations through the Pink Eraser Project. She expressed hope for a future where vaccines could provide a chance at survival for those at risk of developing breast cancer. The project’s ultimate goal is to erase breast cancer as a fatal disease and potentially pave the way for vaccines against other cancers as well.
