Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy has been a proven leader in the breast cancer policy space since its inception. By empowering people and policymakers with knowledge, connecting advocates together and mobilizing communities, we’ve led efforts to spark lasting change. Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Alliance for Breast Cancer […]
Women Who Inspire Change Every March, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize the resilience, dedication and impact of women around the world. At Susan G. Komen, we are inspired by women every day — women who drive progress in the breast cancer space as survivors, caregivers, doctors, researchers and advocates. These women, through […]
When Debricca was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced several challenges related to her treatment, including complications after surgery and developing lymphedema. Once treatment was finished, she was able to turn her focus to healing after breast cancer.
Getting a breast cancer diagnosis involves many imaging tests, but Positron Emission tomography (PET) Scans are not part of the standard of care for diagnosing early or locally advanced breast cancer since they may miss small tumors. There are myths when it comes to PET scans for breast cancer, but PET scans can be helpful […]
When Kayla felt a lump in her breast, she never imagined she’d be diagnosed with breast cancer. “I was 26 years old,” she said. “I never considered at my age it could be breast cancer.”
When Alexis felt a pea-sized lump in her breast, she was immediately nervous. She had a mammogram and a breast ultrasound. A biopsy the day after Christmas confirmed she had breast cancer.
Allison King was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in March 2024. This is her story in her own words. At 30 years old, with two small children at home, I was faced with the unimaginable — being diagnosed with breast cancer. Life as I knew it came to a halt. But through a mix […]
According to new data from the Susan G. Komen® Center for Applied Research, disparities in breast cancer mortality among Black women in the U.S. as compared to white women has decreased in six of the 10 cities where these disparities are the greatest. However, these changes are not always a clear sign of significant progress. […]
Finding Strength and Seeking Answers When Nisha received her breast cancer diagnosis, her world shifted instantly. As a mother of three, including a daughter born with a congenital heart disease, she had always advocated for her children’s health. Now, she found herself in the position of advocating for her own. As a Susan G. Komen […]
How Your Support Changes Lives When you donate to Susan G. Komen, you might wonder where your dollars go. With every donation, they embark on a powerful journey, one that brings hope where there is uncertainty, comfort where there is fear and progress where there is urgent need. That single dollar could become the research […]
For new Komen-funded researcher and recipient of the ASPIRE grant, Lianel Rosario, it was a personal experience at home that inspired her to focus her career on end-of-life and palliative care for Hispanic/Latina breast cancer patients and their caregivers. “My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,” Rosario said. “It was rough for her and for […]
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 […]
