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ESMO Congress 2026: Addressing Five Questions in Breast Cancer Research  

At the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, experts addressed five outstanding questions in breast cancer research, paving the ever-growing path to more personalized care. Last year’s ESMO Congress delivered a wave of phase 3 clinical trial results, and this year thousands of experts gathered in Madrid with more answers from many of […]

Debunking 5 Common Mammogram Myths 

Mammography is the most effective screening test used today to find breast cancer in most women. Regular screening mammography (along with follow-up tests and treatment, if diagnosed) reduces the chance of dying from breast cancer. Below, we’re debunking seven of the most common mammogram myths, so you have the facts you need to make informed screening […]

ShareForCures Testimonials

Every person has a story. Every experience has the potential to make a difference. Through Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures research registry, people are turning their personal experiences with breast cancer into an opportunity to advance research and help shape the future of care. From those who have faced a diagnosis to those inspired to make […]

Marisa’s Story: Know Your Normal                                                                                                        

Breast cancer was not something Marisa thought she needed to worry about, especially at 31. “I was a mom with two young boys. I had no family history of breast cancer and never felt a lump,” she said. In May 2025, she learned she had stage 2 breast cancer.

Meet the 2026 Susan G. Komen Award Recipients Advancing Breast Cancer Research and Advocacy 

Progress in breast cancer doesn’t happen because of one discovery, one discipline or one person. It takes scientists asking new questions, clinicians finding better ways to care for patients, researchers examining how breast cancer affects communities and advocates ensuring the patient voice remains at the center of it all.  Each year, Susan G. Komen® recognizes […]