For over a year, Jeanelle tried to convince her doctor that something was wrong. “I had leaking from one of my breasts and it felt heavy,” she said. “But my doctor kept telling me I was too young for breast cancer.” The day Jeanelle felt a lump, she knew it was time to advocate for herself and push for a mammogram.
Living with treatment-induced menopause during or following breast cancer treatment can be difficult to manage. Many treatments push women into early menopause and leave them facing intense symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, bone density loss, joint aches and mood changes. Today, there are several clinically tested approaches and […]
Breast cancer treatment, menopause and bone health can intersect at a time of life already full of change. For someone diagnosed with breast cancer during a period of age-related hormonal changes, symptoms can seem to compound. Changes in estrogen can affect your treatment plan, bone health and quality of life. In this blog, we walk […]
When Paula L. first heard about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® she didn’t know anyone who had been affected by breast cancer. While she was always drawn to a physical challenge, the fundraising commitment felt daunting, so she filed the idea away for another time.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast Honesty Begins with Us Breast cancer isn’t stopping, but neither are we. We’re on a mission to create a world where no one dies from breast cancer. Breast cancer isn’t just continuing; it’s showing up in younger women who were told they had nothing to worry about. It’s showing […]
At Susan G. Komen, our mission to end breast cancer is at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to invite you to join us at upcoming events designed to bring you closer to the work we’re doing every day to make a difference, so you can see your impact firsthand. Whether it’s groundbreaking […]
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, communities across the country find creative ways to fundraise and support the fight against breast cancer. This October, community partners are transforming familiar experiences into meaningful opportunities to make a difference, from adding loved ones’ names to a NASCAR race car to working out for a cause and creating ornaments for a holiday tree.
There is a new strategy for treating metastatic breast cancer (MBC), also known as stage 4. This is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. At this stage, cancer cells have spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body including the bones, liver, lungs or brain. For an estimated […]
Alisen D., Julie J. and Karen N. have been friends for more than 15 years — a bond that began after meeting at the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® and grew so strong that last year in Denver, they commemorated it with matching tattoos.
When Scott S. was 18, his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now in his 50s, he has spent more than two decades honoring her memory through the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®.
A breast cancer diagnosis is hard enough. Finding your way through the health care system should not be. Imagine how helpful it would be if every person diagnosed with breast cancer had their own expert guide.
Here are four trends Komen is watching that are shaping the breast cancer research landscape in 2026 and beyond. Breast cancer research continues to advance with new clinical trial results, often leading to FDA approvals and new options for breast cancer diagnosis, testing and treatment. Komen monitors clinical trial results, FDA approvals and ongoing […]
