The vision of Susan G. Komen is to achieve a world without breast cancer, but with a rising incidence, someone around the world is diagnosed every 14 seconds. Breast cancer is rapidly becoming a global health crisis. Today, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. About 2.3 million new cases and more […]
You may hear a lot about lymph nodes during breast cancer treatment, and here’s what you need to know about why they matter and how they affect your care. First, what are lymph nodes? Why are they checked? What does it mean if cancer is found in your lymph nodes? How does this affect treatment […]
Four advances in breast cancer research presented at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress could shape treatment approaches. Every fall, thousands of cancer experts from around the world gather at ESMO to share the latest research, and this year’s meeting delivered a wave of promising phase 3 clinical trial results. Here are […]
2025 State Legislative Sessions Review As most states have wrapped up their legislative sessions, this is the perfect time to reflect on the Center for Public Policy’s (CPP) incredible legislative work this year. While it will be difficult to encapsulate everything that has happened this year, we are delighted to share a snapshot of how […]
When Luana Maddalena discovered a lump in her breast, she trusted her instincts and sought answers. She soon received a breast cancer diagnosis that would change her life. Since her diagnosis, she’s found inspiration in her community, who rallied around her as she fundraised for the Race for the Cure.
Miranda Zinn, a patient navigator at Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center (PCC), shares how she and her team support the metastatic breast cancer community by guiding them to the right clinical trials. Read her story below. Nearly 170,000 women in the U.S. today are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). While MBC isn’t curable, […]
In 2023, Sabrina was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. “Survival is not just overcoming illness, but holding onto hope, courage and the belief that we’re never alone,” she said.
In 2018, Lakysha learned she had breast cancer. Even in the midst of aggressive treatment, she found pockets of joy. “I’ve learned to cherish the small victories,” she said.
Lashelle Scott of Houston remembers the exact moment she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “I thought, what do I do now? How do I survive this – and how do I pay for it?” she recalls. As a self-employed contractor and former political consultant, Lashelle didn’t have health insurance at the time. As she tried […]
About every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. will lose her life to breast cancer. When you make a gift to Susan G. Komen this December, it will be matched generously by our Board of Directors*. Your support helps ensure breast cancer patients have access to the resources they need – including research, care, […]
You’ve got your whole life ahead of you. You’re young. You’ve got plans, goals and dreams. Then come three words that change everything: metastatic breast cancer (MBC). It’s not just a diagnosis – it’s a forever shift. Your world changes drastically. Now, your mind darts back and forth between the typical plans of someone your […]
The Breast Cancer Awareness Club at Whitney Young High School in Chicago brings together students dedicated to learning about breast cancer and fundraising to support the fight against breast cancer. During the 2024-2025 school year, the club raised more than $1,550 through Go Pink for the Cure, Susan G. Komen’s school and sports fundraising program that empowers students and teams to make an impact against breast cancer in their communities.
