Boston is gearing up to welcome the Pink Bubble back for another unforgettable Susan G. Komen 3-Day®. Whether you’re returning or experiencing the 3-Day route for the first time, Boston has something for everyone to enjoy.
A breast cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down in an instant. Suddenly, you’re faced with an overwhelming flood of emotions, as well as a long list of unfamiliar medical terms and options for treatment. Along with the standard treatment options, your doctor might mention the option of participating in a clinical trial. Clinical […]
When someone learns they have metastatic breast cancer (MBC), also known as stage 4 breast cancer, it can be devastating and difficult to imagine what the next week, month or year will look like. Jake, Cyndi, and Julia are all living with MBC and spoke with Komen about what survivorship means to them. MBC Doesn’t […]
This MBC spotlight blog series aims to reduce the stigma of living with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer. These blogs are meant to shed light on how those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) find meaning and are intentional about creating legacy and hope despite the heavy reality of living with this diagnosis. This series illuminates how those with Stage 4 navigate through the darkness, are still here and living with new purpose. An MBC diagnosis can […]
Here’s a guide to using artificial intelligence (AI) safely, especially when looking up information related to breast cancer. Let’s imagine you open your pathology report and see a term you’ve never heard before, so you turn to AI for help defining it. The answer you get sounds clear and confident, but is it accurate? Is it up to date? Most importantly, is it right for you and your current situation? Those considerations are important, whether you’re searching for […]
When Loretta E. started her Susan G. Komen 3-Day® journey in 2006, she didn’t set out to become one of the largest fundraisers in the event’s history. But that’s exactly what happened.
After undergoing treatment for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in 2023, Deneil Baldwin believed the hardest days were behind her. Two years later, she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. As she faced another round of treatment and difficult surgical decisions, her son found his own meaningful way to support her and help others affected by breast cancer.
How your support helped make Gail’s Law a realityBy: Nikki Panico When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I never imagined where that journey would lead me. Today, as a two-time breast cancer survivor and Executive Director of Susan G. Komen Wisconsin, I have the privilege of meeting incredible people every day: survivors, […]
After facing breast cancer three times, including a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis in 2018, Winnie Marquart is using her experience to help others. As the 2026 honorary chair for the Wisconsin MORE THAN PINK Walk, she hopes to raise awareness about the importance of early detection, access to high-quality care and research.
Susan G. Komen’s newest educational series, Under the Microscope, is designed to make breast cancer education more accessible for everyone by breaking down complex scientific concepts into engaging, digestible, short-form video content. Understanding breast cancer can be overwhelming. Medical terminology, complex scientific concepts and advancing treatment options can make it difficult to find information that is both accurate and easy to understand. Research shows that having the […]
For decades, breast cancer research has long been limited by the lack of diversity in data. Each person’s breast cancer experience tells their own story and is one piece of the puzzle of finding the cures for breast cancer. This is one of the reasons why Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures® research registry was created. This […]
Maty was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. “I was in shock, but I was also in ‘let’s get this done mode,’” she said. “The doctor had given recommendations for an oncologist, a radiologist, and a breast surgeon. I was already making appointments. I was ready to get things done, to move on.”
