Jennifer Flores, technical writer for mission at Komen, discusses how she and her advocacy team used their voices and personal stories to inspire policy change at this year’s Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. Every day, women and men across the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, about 316,950 women in the U.S. will […]
Knowing your personal risk of breast cancer can be lifesaving, but what does “risk” really mean? Risk is the chance that something can happen, and in this case, it’s the chance that you may develop breast cancer in your lifetime. While everyone has some level of risk, some people, due to their genetics, family history […]
Breast surgery is a critical part of breast cancer treatment, but you might be surprised by some of the side effects that can come after. Regardless of which type of breast surgery you have, it’s helpful to know what to expect so you can prepare for the side effects and heal optimally. Nearly every individual […]
Despite important advances in breast cancer treatment, the disease can still find ways to outsmart even the best therapies. People living with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (HER2+ MBC) often respond well to treatments at first, with tumors shrinking or slowing down, but the effectiveness of these drugs doesn’t always last. Through the EmpowHER-303 clinical trial […]
Julie Culpepper faced over a decade of benign breast lumps and regular screenings, believing her breast cancer risk was low. But when her sister and mother were diagnosed and Julie developed additional pre-cancerous conditions, her risk changed, forcing her to make a decision that led to a challenging road to recovery.
Supporting Those Who Support the Cause Susan G. Komen invests in the future of breast cancer research by announcing its latest slate of breast cancer research grants. Since 1982, Komen has invested over $1 billion dollars in breast cancer research. These new grants further cement Komen’s role in funding scientific discoveries and driving breakthroughs that […]
After receiving the news she had breast cancer, Wendy DeWeerd faced her diagnosis head-on. In the midst of treatment, she’s stepping up to do more by sharing her breast cancer story and fundraising to help end breast cancer through her local Race for the Cure.
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.”
