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Susan G. Komen Forms Groundbreaking Alliance to Unite Breast Cancer Community for Policy Change 

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 […]

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International Women’s Day: Women Leading the Way in 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 […]

Susan G. Komen is Closing the Gap in Breast Cancer Mortality for Black Women 

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.   […]

Komen ASPIRE Grantee Lianel Rosario Prepares Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Patients for the Road Ahead 

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 […]