You can help discover cures
for breast cancer, faster.
You can help discover cures for breast cancer, faster.
ShareForCures® is a breast cancer research registry by Susan G. Komen, connecting researchers with information from people who have or had breast cancer.
What is ShareForCures?
ShareForCures is an inclusive breast cancer research registry designed to securely connect qualified researchers to clinical, genomic and patient-reported data from a large population that represents people who have or have had breast cancer in the U.S. You provide scientists with a more complete picture of breast cancer and the ability to close gaps in breast cancer research data to make a new discoveries faster.
ShareForCures by the Numbers*
More details about our data are available through the ShareForCures data dictionary.
Join ShareForCures in 3 steps
Create a user account.
Complete the informed consent and medical release forms.
Provide information about yourself and your breast cancer diagnosis.
You can join ShareForCures if you:
• Are 18 years or older*
• Live in the United States (including territories)
• Have been diagnosed with breast cancer
*Individuals in Alabama and Nebraska must be over 19 and individuals in Mississippi and Pennsylvania must be over 21 to participate.
Meet Hope: The ShareForCures Unicorn
Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures initiative introduces Hope, a bright, inflatable unicorn mascot chosen by community vote. More than just a fun face, Hope sparks conversations, spreads joy, and helps connect people affected by breast cancer to research registry efforts that aim to accelerate discoveries and expand the research data pool while closing data gaps.
Samantha Harris’ Story: Sharing for Cures
Samantha Harris shares her breast cancer recurrence and why she joined ShareForCures.
Laurel’s Story: From Diagnosis to Driving Discoveries
With a family history and a gene mutation, Laurel turns her diagnosis into discovery.
Cyndi’s Story: Seeking Second Opinions
After a stage-4 diagnosis, Cyndi sought second opinions and found her own path.
Nisha’s Story: Sharing for Cures
A young mom faces HER2-positive breast cancer and shares her story to help others.
Eunice’s Story: A Personal and Professional Mission
Eunice was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 41, after noticing a faint lump and seeking answers.
Take a Deep Dive into ShareForCures
Join our ShareForCures info sessions to learn more about how easily sharing your health data can contribute in groundbreaking research advancements. In as little as 30 minutes, from the comfort of your home, you can become a part of the movement that is propelling and expanding research to find breast cancer cures, faster!
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How it Works
Sign Up
Complete the ShareForCures registration.
Share Your Data, Safely
ShareForCures has instituted security safeguards to help protect your privacy. When you provide information about yourself and your breast cancer diagnosis, you are accessing a secure environment, meaning that it is designed to help ensure that your data is treated confidentially. Information that could identify you is encrypted for extra protection. Researchers who will gain access to ShareForCures will only see data that are not directly identifiable to you.
What Does ShareForCures Collect?
ShareForCures will collect and organize your information. All participants will complete surveys on topics like quality of life, family history and more. Medical records may be collected from your providers, like your primary care physician and oncologist, to learn more about your breast cancer and overall health. Some people will be asked to provide saliva samples for genomic sequencing.
To protect your privacy, information like your name, address and other personally identifiable information will be removed before sharing your breast cancer data with researchers.
Want to learn more, read our FAQs.
You can make a difference in improving lives and discovering breakthroughs.
Ask Us About ShareForCures
Do you have questions or seek more information before joining ShareForCures? Send a message below, or if you prefer to speak to someone live, call us at 1-877-465-6636. Let’s start a conversation!
Questions and Answers about ShareForCures
Participant Resources
If you’re joining or considering joining ShareForCures, the following resources can help you understand the program, your participation, and how your information will be used to advance breast cancer research.
- Informed Consent Form
Review the full details of participation, including your rights and privacy protections.
English | Spanish - Medical Records Release Form
Authorize the release of your medical records to support research efforts. English | Spanish - Questionnaire: About You
Provide important background information that helps researchers understand the full range of breast cancer experiences. Download - Questionnaire: Family Health History
Share your family’s cancer history to help researchers identify patterns and risks. Download
- Questionnaire: Quality of Life
Tell us about your experiences and well-being to help improve care for those affected by breast cancer. Download - Questionnaire: Social Determinants of Health
Contribute valuable insights on environmental and social factors that influence health outcomes. Download - Share for Cures Recruitment FAQs
Learn more about the program, eligibility, and how your data contributes to research.
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