John Scoblick lost his daughter, Melissa Estes, to metastatic breast cancer in 2019. Now, he serves as an advocate for Susan G. Komen and Leadership Council Member in hopes that one day, no father has to lose a child to breast cancer.
“You don’t understand, lady. From what I’m seeing on the screen, this is a highly suspicious lump. If I were you, I’d get ready for next steps,” said the radiologist. Next steps? The only “next step” I had in mind five minutes earlier in the waiting room was whether I’d stop for regular coffee or […]
Katie had big milestones to enjoy in 2024. She planned to celebrate both her 40th birthday and wedding anniversary on a trip to Italy, but everyday life got in the way. “We had construction going on at our house, so we decided to postpone the trip until we had less worries at home,” Katie said. “So, I decided to schedule my first mammogram instead.” What she thought would be routine screening turned out to be a life-changing journey.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. People living with breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer share stories of the unconditional love and support they’ve received from their mothers and children.
In 2014, Emmy-winning TV Host, Samantha Harris was just 40 years old when she felt a lump in her breast while she was getting dressed. This was just eleven days after she had a clear yearly mammogram, so her doctors reassured her it was likely nothing. Samantha felt otherwise. “I just knew something wasn’t right. […]
Sarah has dense, fibrocystic breasts, so she was used to going in for mammograms and breast ultrasounds on a regular basis. Then, in 2024, after a routine mammogram, Sarah was told she needed a biopsy. “Everything snowballed after that,” she said. The biopsy confirmed she had breast cancer.
Donnina learned she had breast cancer in November 2024. While she does have a history of breast cancer on her father’s side of the family, genetic tests were negative. This is her story in her own words. A Complicated Relationship I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my breasts. They started growing when I was […]
With a mission to elevate the diverse voices and perspectives of the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) community, Susan G. Komen® has launched a new MBC Steering Committee.
Shawna Bramel’s world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) following a devastating miscarriage. Throughout her treatment, her unwavering faith helped her face breast cancer head-on and find hope for the future.
ShareForCures and the ShareForCures Alliance Breast cancer research is evolving every day, thanks to the power of data and the individuals who contribute theirs. Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures is a breast cancer research registry that connects scientists with real-world data from people who have or had breast cancer. Since every diagnosis is unique, combining information […]
Did you know your blood and tissue samples can be used to help monitor your breast cancer and detect recurrence through MRD testing? When you have a biopsy or breast cancer surgery, the removed tissue is kept as it may be used in testing that helps determine your treatment plan or monitoring strategy. One of the […]
Melanie Valentine, vice president and process design consultant for Bank of America, has used her passion for corporate volunteerism in the fight to end breast cancer to make a meaningful impact. Through her work with Komen, she has become a key leader in her community.
