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A Komen Guide to the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO)  

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This is a guide to ASCO 2026 with Susan G. Komen. Each year, thousands of cancer researchers, doctors, advocates and health care professionals amass at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, commonly known as ASCO. This year’s meeting starts on May 29 and lasts five days in Chicago (with a virtual option as well). Last year’s meeting had nearly 45,000 people registered, making it one of the largest cancer research meetings […]

Komen’s Health Equity Summit: Innovation Is Moving Fast. Health Equity Has to Keep Up. 

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What we heard at the 2026 Health Equity Revolution Summit and what we’re taking away from it…  A new cancer drug won’t save you if you can’t get to the clinic. A breakthrough screening tool won’t find your tumor early if no one told you it existed. And an AI system trained on data that doesn’t look like you may not work as well for you.  […]

ESMO 2025: 4 Advances in Breast Cancer Shaping Treatment Approaches

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Four advances in breast cancer research presented at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress could shape treatment approaches. Every fall, thousands of cancer experts from around the world gather at ESMO to share the latest research, and this year’s meeting delivered a wave of promising phase 3 clinical trial results.   Here are […]

Through the Eyes of a Patient Navigator: Guiding People with Metastatic Breast Cancer to Clinical Trials 

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Miranda Zinn, a patient navigator at Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center (PCC), shares how she and her team support the metastatic breast cancer community by guiding them to the right clinical trials. Read her story below.  Nearly 170,000 women in the U.S. today are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). While MBC isn’t curable, […]

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Why Komen for Breast Health Information?  

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A Long-Standing Partnership   Knowledge is power, and when it comes to breast cancer, having access to accurate, up-to-date information can make all the difference. That’s why Susan G. Komen® is committed to providing trusted educational resources that empower patients, caregivers and families to make informed decisions about their care.  Through the About Breast Cancer (ABC) […]

New Diagnosis Codes Improve Timely Access to Care for Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) 

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Susan G. Komen Announces Major Step Forward  Susan G. Komen® is marking a significant milestone in the effort to improve care and outcomes for people facing inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), thanks to years of grant-supported research, advances in disease diagnosis and advocacy led by Komen and its partners. Already approved by the Centers for Disease […]

Through the Eyes of a Patient Navigator: Reducing Financial Barriers to Breast Cancer Care 

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Elizabeth Chavez, a patient navigator at Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center (PCC), shares how she and her team work to reduce the financial barriers to care within the breast cancer community. Read her story below.  No one should have to choose between breast cancer treatment and paying their rent or buying groceries. As patient […]

Through the Eyes of a Patient Navigator: The Power of Emotional Support 

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Mari Montesano, patient navigator and manager of Komen’s Breast Care Helpline, discusses how she and her team provide support and guide patients through the emotional and mental challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis.  No one should ever have to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone. After the unexpected shock, most people experience a tidal wave […]

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