If you watch the news or check the latest posts on social media, it seems like more and more people are sharing stories about a friend, coworker or family member being diagnosed with cancer at a young age. These stories leave many people wondering, is cancer really becoming more common in younger adults? The short answer to this question is, yes. For some types of cancer, including breast cancer, researchers are seeing an […]
After losing her mother to metastatic breast cancer just two weeks after her diagnosis, Amber was left searching for a way to honor her memory. Today, she’s turned her grief into purpose by fundraising for the Houston Race for the Cure.
Ask Mary Ann I. about how she raised more than $500,000 for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day®, and she won’t tell you about an annual fundraising event, or a secret strategy. Instead, she’ll tell you she’s simply grateful for the family, friends and colleagues who have generously supported her fundraising efforts year after year.
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 […]
Through a shared love of hockey and a desire to help fuel the fight against breast cancer, three high school athletes – Thomas, Snowden and Logan – came together to create Puck Cancer. Since its inception, this annual all-star high school charity hockey game has raised more than $30,000, proving that teamwork and a shared vision can create real impact.
Hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer is one of the most common types of breast cancer, making up about 70% to 80% of new diagnoses. In HR+ breast cancer, tumor cells have receptors for hormones such as estrogen (ER-positive) and/or progesterone (PR-positive), which can help fuel cancer growth. Because these tumor cells rely on hormones to grow, treatments that block or lower hormone […]
Sue learned she had breast cancer in 2003 and underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. After treatment, she and her family started raising funds for Komen as a way to give back.
When Amanda learned she had breast cancer, she wasn’t prepared for how fast everything moved. “I was diagnosed at the end of October, by the second week of November I had my egg retrieval surgery and then a week after that, I began chemotherapy,” she said. “In three weeks, I did all of that.”
Keisha has found that her personal experiences with breast cancer have made her more compassionate at work – and more of an advocate for others. “I was 32 and that’s young for a breast cancer diagnosis,” Keisha said. “I tell people it’s just so important to know your body. You know your body best. If something doesn’t seem right, tell someone. Go to the doctor. It could be nothing, but it could be something.”
Mammograms remain the most effective screening tool today to find breast cancer in most women. They are the best way to find cancer early, when it is most treatable, and chances for survival are highest. And while the medical community agrees on the importance of screening mammograms, there are at least six different sets of guidelines today about when and how often women should be screened. […]
Breast and brain health have more in common when it comes to aging and menopause than you might think. Both are complex and affected by a mix of factors like aging, hormones, genetics and lifestyle. There is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, dementia or cognitive decline that impacts daily life, but understanding your risk can help you ask questions and take steps to support your health. Cognitive decline and dementia are not the same thing It is important to first address what is meant […]
Each year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting offers new hope to the breast cancer community by showcasing the latest advances in breast cancer research and clinical care. Today, we are shining a spotlight on the top breast cancer clinical trials featured at ASCO. As researchers, health care professionals, advocates and patients from around the world gather in one place to network and discuss the latest breakthroughs, at the heart of these exciting advances are clinical trials. […]
