Marnie, an artist and muralist from Texas, learned she had stage 2 breast cancer in 2016.“The diagnosis was a complete shock. I’d always been healthy,” Marnie said. “I didn’t feel my cancer. I had no symptoms at all.”
After her mother and grandfather were diagnosed with breast cancer, Gretchen Buchanan began participating in fundraising events benefiting Komen, which became more meaningful after her own breast cancer diagnosis. This is her story of finding joy after breast cancer.
Komen is committed to providing a collaborative, educational space for those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Because of this, we are excited to announce our partnership with CURE® for their Educated Patient Updates (EPU) series. This series will support and empower the MBC community; including patients, caregivers and healthcare providers; with the latest updates […]
Chemotherapy is a trusted breast cancer treatment, but standard chemotherapy kills all cells that divide quickly, including healthy ones. While chemotherapy is effective, it also brings patients a variety of unwanted side effects, including hair loss, fatigue and a weakened immune system. Today, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are emerging as an alternative to conventional chemotherapy for […]
In 2016, everything changed for Lisa. She had never heard of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before her diagnosis. Her first sign that something was wrong was a persistent cough that wouldn’t go away. Despite being prescribed an inhaler for what was thought to be allergy-induced asthma, a chest X-ray revealed fluid in her lungs and […]
Jamie and Tami are no strangers to breast cancer, having lost their biological mom to metastatic breast cancer. However, it came as a shock when they were both diagnosed with breast cancer within two weeks of each other.
Beginning September 10, 2024, all mammography centers across the U.S. will be required to notify women about their breast density after having a mammogram. Studies reveal that many people are unaware that having dense breasts can increase their risk of breast cancer and most are unaware of what to do if they are told they […]
In 2009, when Andy was just 25, he lost his mother Kathy to breast cancer. “Her cancer was diagnosed late, and it happened really quickly. It was a very hard time.”
Losing his mother has influenced the way Andy lives his life and how he approaches his music. Growing up, Kathy was a driving force in Andy’s life and his biggest champion. “She was an incredible mother,” he said.
Getting her kids involved in a fundraiser to help support Susan G. Komen was a no-brainer for Megan Fleming. But what set this fundraiser apart from others is how close to home it hit, as Megan was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023.
In August 2023, Charnita was diagnosed with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer.“When I got called back in, I really couldn’t believe it,” she said. “It was a gloomy day and I took a picture of the clouds. I thought, this is not how it’s going to end. There’s going to be sunshine again.”
If you’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’re not alone. Since 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, each diagnosis is as unique as the person receiving it; breast cancer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your breast cancer experience will not be the same as your aunt’s, friend’s […]
Alyssa Smith has participated in The 3-Day for 18 years and has raised more than $110,000 in honor of her mom, who is living with metastatic breast cancer.
