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Worldwide, breast cancer is still the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer death among women. Your support helps ensure breast cancer patients have access to the resources they need – including research, care, advocacy and community.
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 […]
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, […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer? Together, we can end breast cancer.
The 2025 Komen Health Equity Revolution (H.E.R.) Summit Breast cancer outcomes should never depend on a ZIP code, a line on a form or the language spoken at home. This conviction powered Susan G. Komen’s 2025 H.E.R. Summit, a virtual gathering of patient navigators, clinicians, community advocates and public health leaders committed to turning equity from aspiration […]
Breast cancer volunteer opportunities at Komen come in many forms, but volunteer leadership roles give supporters a unique chance to make a lasting impact in their community while advancing Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.
With a mission to elevate the diverse voices and perspectives of the metastatic breast cancer (MBC) community, Susan G. Komen® has launched a new MBC Steering Committee.
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 […]
How Your Support Changes Lives When you donate to Susan G. Komen, you might wonder where your dollars go. With every donation, they embark on a powerful journey, one that brings hope where there is uncertainty, comfort where there is fear and progress where there is urgent need. That single dollar could become the research […]
This year, during the Super Bowl, something amazing will happen in the breast cancer community – a call to action nationwide. Watch Paula Schneider, president and chief operating officer at Susan G. Komen, discuss this momentous occasion. With the help of Hailee Steinfeld and Wanda Sykes, Novartis launched their Your Attention, Please campaign, which inspires […]
After COVID-19 led to the cancelation of her local Race for the Cure, Emily Nomberg found a new way to give back in honor of her mom’s legacy through Komen’s DIY Fundraising.
Research shows there are many risk factors for breast cancer. These risk factors can be related to biology, lifestyle, genetics and more. While being born female and getting older both increase your risk for breast cancer, other factors may reduce your risk. Adding exercise into your routine or limiting alcohol intake are two lifestyle choices […]
