Julie has always been vigilant about her health due to her family’s history with breast cancer. Her own diagnosis came in July 2023, when routine mammograms revealed stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. While navigating her diagnosis, Julie was committed to supporting the breast cancer community.
For Nashville-based wife, mother and marketing entrepreneur Jennie Smythe, life has always been about forging connections and building something meaningful. As the Founder and CEO of a well-known marketing agency, Jennie has dedicated over fifteen years to helping entertainers and brands amplify their voices and thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Her client roster is […]
Susan G. Komen recently honored five exceptional individuals for their transformative contributions to breast cancer research, treatment and advocacy. The Brinker Awards, Rising Star Researcher Award and Research Advocacy Champion Award are some of Komen’s highest honors in research, recognizing leaders who are advancing efforts to save lives and improve patient outcomes. Established in 1992, […]
Jessica’s experience with breast cancer is one of strength, determination and giving back. A Susan G. Komen volunteer turned breast cancer survivor and fundraising champion, she has raised nearly $40,000 to support Komen’s mission to end breast cancer forever.
Lisa Chauhan’s Komen fundraising journey began following her own shocking breast cancer diagnosis in 2021. Her determination and creativity led her to raise more than $14,000 for her local MORE THAN PINK Walk and join a community of fellow survivors and supporters dedicated to ending breast cancer forever.
This week, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is convening nearly 11,000 doctors, researchers and patient advocates to discuss the latest advances in breast cancer research. Susan G. Komen is showcasing its 360-degree approach to tackling breast cancer in four presentations at this year’s conference. Improving Patient Navigation Services for those with Metastatic Breast […]
Worldwide, breast cancer is still the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer death among women. Your support helps ensure breast cancer patients have access to the resources they need – including research, care, advocacy and community.
In December 2023, Nicole was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive cribriform carcinoma, a hormone driven rare form of breast cancer. “Talking about my experience is a way to give back,” she said.
People who are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) face many challenges, and where the cancer has spread can greatly impact a person’s experience. Breast cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the brain is no exception. In this next episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, brought to you in collaboration with the American Brain Tumor Association, […]
When Colleen learned she had two conditions that increased her chances of developing breast cancer, the disease from which her mother passed away, she started taking tamoxifen. She took it for five years in order to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer by about 50%. Recently, she took her last pill.
For two years, Laura struggled to get a correct diagnosis for what was happening to her body before finally learning she had Paget disease of the breast and ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). “The news was overwhelming, but I felt a sense of relief,” she said.
Shanise learned in October 2020 that she carries two inherited gene mutations, including BRCA2. Three years later, she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. “Hearing those words shattered me,” Shanise said.
