Everyone is at risk of breast cancer—but some of us are at higher risk than others.
There are some things everyone should know about breast cancer. Get informed so you and your loved ones can live your healthiest lives.
Explore these resources to help you understand your risk of breast cancer. Also, talk with your doctor to develop a personal breast cancer screening plan and to determine if genetic testing is right for you.
Disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Black women in the U.S. are unacceptable, and together, we all Stand for H.E.R., a Health Equity Revolution.
Understanding Your Risk
Learn about your own risk factors and start a conversation with your doctor.
Knowing your family health history is lifesaving. Gather your family health history to know your risk of developing health problems.
The signs and symptoms of breast cancer are not the same for everyone. Learn what they are and see a doctor if you notice a change
Some factors affect breast cancer risk more than others. Explore risk factors that may affect you. Talk to your family to learn your family history of breast, ovarian, prostate, other cancers or health conditions. Talk to your doctor about what you have found.
Certain inherited gene mutations can affect your risk of breast cancer. Family history may suggest an inherited mutation in your family. Your doctor may suggest genetic counseling and testing to learn more.
Screening Basics
Breast cancer screening can help find breast cancer early, when the chances of survival are highest.
Learn about breast cancer screening recommendations.
What to expect at your mammogram appointment
A mammogram is considered the best breast cancer screening tool used today to find breast cancer in most women. Learn about mammography and what to expect.
What you should know if you need a follow-up test
Most abnormal findings on a mammogram are not breast cancer. Still, if you’re called back for a follow-up test, try not to worry. If it is breast cancer, it can be diagnosed and treated sooner.
Getting High-Quality Care
Whether you’re getting a check-up, a mammogram or care for someone with breast cancer, these resources can help you access, manage and support your or your loved one’s breast health care.
Tips for talking with your doctor about your breast care
Open and honest communication between you and your doctor is one of the best ways to make sure you’re getting high-quality care.
Understand The Truth About Clinical Trials
Cancer clinical trial enrollment by adults in the U.S. is less than 5 percent! And of these participants, fewer than 10 percent are members of racial or ethnic communities who often face higher breast cancer mortality rates.
Learn how this program brings the patient perspective to all areas of breast cancer research. Make your voice heard.
Advocate for affordable, high-quality health care for you and all people
Help create the systemic and lasting changes we need to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Learn how Komen’s “Stand for H.E.R.- a Health Equity Revolution” initiative is achieving health equity for the Black community. It aims to end the appalling disparities in late-stage diagnosis and mortality rates between Black and white women by first reducing the disparity by 25% in 10 targeted metropolitan areas where the gap is most significant.
Learn how Komen’s “Stand for H.E.R.- a Health Equity Revolution” initiative is achieving health equity for the Black community. It aims to end the appalling disparities in late-stage diagnosis and mortality rates between Black and white women by first reducing the disparity by 25% in 10 targeted metropolitan areas where the gap is most significant.
Health Equity for All
Everyone is at risk of breast cancer, but some of us are at higher risk than others. That’s why Komen is working to eliminate barriers to care for individuals and communities experiencing breast health inequities now and in the future.
Need Help?
Our Breast Care Helpline offers free support and information about breast health, breast cancer, local and national resources and clinical trials from trained oncology social workers and specialists.
1-877-465-6636
Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET and Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET
Se habla español.
1-877 GO KOMEN
helpline@komen.org
Thank you to our partners who support Komen’s breast health equity and breast health education programs. We invite you to join our noteworthy partners who are making changes in health equity a priority.
