To the Men Who Show Up Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the steady, quiet love of the men who help hold families together. Every day fathers, husbands, grandfathers, uncles, sons, brothers and friends walk beside their loved ones through life’s most difficult moments. At Susan G. Komen, we know that breast cancer doesn’t […]
Big advancements were announced across the board at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting. Phase 3 randomized clinical trials test how well a new therapy compares to the current standard of care, and results from these studies have the potential to change how breast cancer is treated. There were five presentations of […]
Jinny was devastated to learn she had breast cancer. “The word ‘cancer’ just breast your heart,” she said. “I have no family history. Recovery hasn’t been easy, but I’ve pushed through every challenge.”
Ann was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in 2019. As she went through treatment, her colleagues rallied around her. “Everyone was there for me, cheering me on,” she said.
Loretta has had treatment for breast cancer twice, first in 2014 and again in 2024. She also tested positive for the BRCA2 gene mutation. “Know your body, do your research, get a second opinion,” she says. “You are your own best advocate.”
Vaccines to prevent breast cancer from occurring, recurring or spreading are being studied in clinical trials across the U.S. and we are shining a spotlight on a few that are focused on these vaccines. This new, exciting area of research has the potential to advance care for people who are at high risk of breast […]
Breast cancer volunteer opportunities at Komen come in many forms, but volunteer leadership roles give supporters a unique chance to make a lasting impact in their community while advancing Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.
When breast cancer survivor Tawnya Sheffield became the 17th woman in her family to be diagnosed, she faced treatment with strength and determination. She now honors her journey through an annual Pickleball for the Cure fundraiser.
Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of imaging that uses tiny amounts of radioactive substances to detect and monitor diseases, which can help shape breast cancer care. Unlike traditional imaging methods like X-rays, MRIs or ultrasounds, which create pictures of the body’s structures, nuclear medicine shows how cells and tissues function at a molecular level. […]
Mari Montesano, patient navigator and manager of Komen’s Breast Care Helpline, discusses how she and her team provide support and guide patients through the emotional and mental challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis. No one should ever have to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone. After the unexpected shock, most people experience a tidal wave […]
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 […]
