Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, Waco)

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Breast Cancer Screening Tests and Recommendations

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices. Maintain a healthy weight . Make exercise part of your routine. Limit alcohol intake. Limit menopausal hormone use. Breastfeed if you can. This section discusses standard breast cancer screening tests and breast cancer screening recommendations. Learn more.

Utah

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 24-086, which provides critical funding for the Women's Wellness Connection (WWC), Colorado's breast and cervical cancer screening program. This legislation would transfer $500,000 annually, through FY26, from the ...

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At Susan G. Komen, we're committed to doing everything we can to save lives and end breast cancer forever. We strive to support those affected by breast cancer …

A State-By-State Look at Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast

April 29, 2024 Advocacy. Diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to rule out or confirm breast cancer. Not all insurance plans cover the out-of-pocket costs for this imaging, and the cost to patients can ...

Susan G. Komen® Hosts Annual 2023 Inland Empire MORE …

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the annual 2023 Inland Empire MORE THAN PINK Walk on Sunday, October 8, 2023. The annual Walk will be held again at Town Square Park in Murrieta. Thousands of individuals including family and friends will come together to celebrate breast cancer …

Mammograms

Mammography is a test that uses X-rays to create images of the breast. These images are called mammograms. Today, mammography is done with digital …

Career Opportunities

Careers and Opportunities. At Susan G. Komen, we know that every employee plays a role in furthering our promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. That's why we've worked so hard to create a workplace that attracts and retains a diverse group of passionate, committed and talented individuals. Thanks to a competitive benefits ...

Stand for H.E.R – Healthy Equity Revolution

Susan G. Komen has released landscape analyses, Closing the Breast Cancer Gap: A Roadmap to Save the Lives of Black Women in America, examining 10 metropolitan areas to understand the unique drivers of …

ShareForCures

What is ShareForCures? ShareForCures is a breast cancer research registry by Susan G. Komen, connecting scientists with information from people who have or had breast cancer. When you share your breast …

Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in …

September 20, 2023. CAMBRIDGE, MA. – SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 – Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The Massachusetts MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.

FY2019-2020 Annual Report

Susan G. Komen ® Annual Report FY 2019-2020 4 5 Susan G. Komen ® Annual Report FY 2019-2020 When describing Susan G. Komen over the years, a lot of words come to mind. Innovators. Leaders. Collaborators. Advocates. Survivors. Partners. Friends. Caregivers. Family. For some the image that comes to mind is that of a sea of pink clad …

Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast cancer (stage 4 breast cancer) is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body, most commonly the bones, lungs, liver or brain. Metastatic breast cancer can be treated.

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Learn how Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.

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2024 Komen Triangle Race for the Cure: $130.00. 7. 2024 Komen New Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk: $114.00. 7. 2024 Komen Southeast (MILWAUKEE) Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk: $100.00. 2. 2024 Komen Fort Worth MORE THAN PINK Walk: $91.20. 3. 2024 Komen Oregon & SW Washington MORE THAN PINK Walk: $50.00. 4. 2024 …

Susan G. Komen® Urges Personalized Approach in …

Response to Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) DALLAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today commented on the final recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), advocating biennial screening …

New England

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Susan G. Komen® Breast Cancer Research Awards …

Susan G. Komen Research Advocacy Champion Also new in 2023, the Research Advocacy Champion Award is presented to an emerging or established leader in research advocacy who is highly effective in ensuring that the unique and valuable perspectives of breast cancer patients, survivors and co-survivors are integrated into the …

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Find the latest information on breast cancer risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, metastatic breast cancer, survivorship and more.

Maine

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Breast Cancer Screening Tests and Recommendations

A screening mammogram is a test that uses X-rays to create images of the breast. It's the most effective screening test used today to find breast cancer in most women. Screening …

Nevada

Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 24-086, which provides critical funding for the Women's Wellness Connection (WWC), Colorado's breast and cervical cancer screening program. This legislation would transfer $500,000 annually, through FY26, from the ...

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About Susan G. Komen. In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise …

Susan G. Komen® Urges Personalized Approach in Response …

DALLAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today commented on the final recommendations made by the U.S. …

Los Angeles

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Mammography mobile vehicle helps Susan G. Komen …

This mobile mammography vehicle from Missouri Baptist Medical Center helps the Susan G. Komen Foundation provide breast exams for about 3,000 people a …

Inland Empire

2024 BigWigs. Our 2024 Susan G. Komen Inland Empire BigWigs raised over $118,000 to support individuals facing breast cancer! We'd like to give a special shout out to Tray Henry, who earned the title of this year's BiggestWig by raising more than $67,000. Thank you to all our incredible class of 2024 BigWigs and all who supported their efforts.

Susan G. Komen® Launches a National Breast Cancer Registry

Participation is simple and joining ShareForCures is safe, secure, easy and makes a difference. Eligible individuals can join for free in three steps: 1. Create a user account. 2. Complete the informed consent and medical release forms. 3. Provide information about oneself and their breast cancer diagnosis. Komen will guide …

Learn More About Breast Cancer and Komen

In 1980, Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became the Susan G. Komen ® organization and the beginning of a global movement. What was started with $200 and a shoebox full of potential donor names has now grown into the world's largest …

Komen Has Helped Pave the Way for 19 FDA-Approved …

Dana's work showcases that over the past 10 years, 19 FDA-approved breast cancer drugs have a connection to Komen. "We are able to show the points along the research pathway for each of the 19 drugs where Komen funding has helped in development and eventual clinical use, either through investments in direct studies or …

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Susan G. Komen Announces National Restructure, Change in …

Susan G. Komen's leadership announced today that while the organization's commitment to saving lives by investing in breakthrough research and meeting the most critical needs in communities is ...

Breast Cancer Advocacy Programs | Susan G. Komen®

Advocacy. In 2022, nearly 44,000 women and men in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer, with the majority of these deaths resulting from metastatic breast cancer. Susan G. Komen® is committed to doing everything it can to change that unacceptable reality, including mobilizing the voices of advocates to achieve lasting change through ...

Susan G. Komen Uniting to Increase Impact

Susan G. Komen Uniting to Increase Impact. October 21, 2020. Earlier this year, Susan G. Komen announced we were transforming our operations and mission delivery approach in order to operate more efficiently and effectively for the women and men we serve. This multiphase transition is ongoing and will continue over the next year.