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YogaWorks Launches a New Fitness and Education Program Along with Susan G. Komen in Support of The Breast Cancer Community

February 6, 2023 Partnerships

YogaWorks is supporting Susan G. Komen by presenting the first-of-its-kind fitness regimen that specifically caters to the breast cancer community. YogaWorks Pink will provide patients and survivors with a restorative fitness program that will support their breast cancer journey, with gentle poses and sequences that cater to breast cancer survivors, thrivers and those with limited […]

Erica’s Story: I’m Unique and My Preventive Mastectomy Reflects Who I Am

February 6, 2023 Personal Stories

After learning she has a BRCA2 gene mutation and undergoing a preventive mastectomy, model and Instagram influencer Erica Jean is using her platform to encourage others to be aware of their breast health and their risk of developing breast cancer.

Experiences of Black Women With Breast Cancer Highlight Need for Better Care, Improved Outcomes

February 3, 2023 Community

In the United States, Black women are more likely to have aggressive types of breast cancer and are 40 percent more likely to die from it. This is unacceptable.

How Genetic Factors and Dense Breasts Impact Your Cancer Risk

February 3, 2023 Research

Dr. Anne Marie McCarthy, Ph.D., is focused on developing new ways to identify women who are at a high risk for aggressive breast cancer, especially individuals from historically marginalized populations.

Patient Navigation Breaking Down Barriers for People at High Risk of Breast Cancer

February 2, 2023 Care

Dr. Electra Paskett, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to serving people in the margins – championing high-quality health care for historically marginalized communities in rural North Carolina and most recently in Appalachia and rural Ohio.

Lauren’s Story: Letting Go of the Timeline

February 2, 2023 Personal Stories

“I was at home when I got the call,” Lauren said. “We were goig into Labor Day weekend. We had football, we had the Kentucky Derby. That’s what was on my mind.” The call from her doctor, telling her she had stage 2 breast cancer, changed everything.

Monique’s Story: Advocate for Your Health & Trust Your Gut

February 1, 2023 Personal Stories

Monique Eddins was diagnosed in November 2019 with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. An active-duty service member and mother of four, her journey began when she noticed a lump on her left breast. After testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation, Monique worries about her children’s risk of developing breast and other cancers in the future.

Kate’s Story: When Cancer Kicks You, Kick Back

February 1, 2023 Personal Stories

Kate Leyder was diagnosed with breast cancer after an MRI for emergency gallbladder surgery showed a mass on her right breast. “I never felt a lump or had any pain,” she said.

The Ultimate ROI: Health Equity for the Black Community

January 31, 2023 Komen Perspectives

By Ed Dandridge, Chair of Susan G. Komen’s Board of Directors Maya Angelou said, “…if you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” Three years ago, I joined Susan G. Komen’s Board of Directors to support the mission of ending breast cancer in our lifetime. As […]

Imposter Syndrome: The Dave Grohl Predicament

January 12, 2023 Komen Perspectives

By Paula Schneider, President and CEO, Susan G. Komen I’m often asked about the amusing paranoia that is “imposter syndrome.” Have I experienced it? Absolutely. How can you overcome it? Through one realization: You only need to be smart enough to lead the band. For those unfamiliar, imposter syndrome strikes people at all stages of […]

Susan G. Komen’s 2023-2024 Advocacy Agenda Focuses on Accelerating Research, Ensuring Access to Care, Alleviating Patient Burden

January 11, 2023 Advocacy

Susan G. Komen has identified three areas where it will work in the 2023 and 2024 state and federal legislative sessions to enact laws so that where you live does not determine if you live.

Patient Navigation a Powerful Tool for Those Living with MBC

January 11, 2023 Care

As a breast cancer researcher, Dr. Julie Palmer never imagined her sister, Beth, would be diagnosed with the disease. After being diagnosed with early-stage, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in her late 40s, Beth underwent a double mastectomy and moved on with her life. Nine years later, Beth learned the cancer had metastasized to her bones and lungs. […]

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Recent Podcasts

Genetic testing gives people the chance to learn if they’re at a higher risk of breast cancer, if their family history of breast cancer, or if their breast cancer is due to an inherited gene mutation. In the past, breast cancer genetic testing only checked for inherited gene mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. However, we’ve seen tremendous advancements and genetic discoveries in recent years, and it’s now common to be tested not only for BRCA 1 and 2 gene mutations, but also for mutations in multiple other high-risk genes. Today’s guest, Laurel Pointer, has felt the impact of these advancements first-hand in her family over the past two decades and is here to share her story with us. Laurel, welcome back to the show!
I’ve Seen the Advancements in Genetic Testing FirsthandMon, 06 Feb 2023
If you have a history of breast cancer in your family, learning about your risk can empower you to make important breast care decisions to take charge of your health. Today’s guest has a strong history of breast cancer in her family but was still not prepared to find a lump at the young age of 32. Here today to share her breast cancer story, how she learned to self-advocate, and the importance of educating her daughter about her breast cancer risk is Courtney Parker.
Breast Cancer – A Family AffairMon, 30 Jan 2023
Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy identifies the public policy issue areas where Komen’s voice can provide the greatest potential for achieving the mission to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. We are excited to discuss the work Komen is doing to drive policies that will bridge gaps that affect the Black community with Molly Guthrie, Komen’s Vice President for Policy & Advocacy, and Janice Parker, a 10-year breast cancer survivor and advocate.
How Public Policy is Bridging Gaps for Black Breast HealthMon, 23 Jan 2023

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