Partnerships
A breast cancer diagnosis is hard enough. Finding your way through the health care system should not be. Imagine how helpful it would be if every person diagnosed with breast cancer had their own expert guide.
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Sue learned she had breast cancer in 2003 and underwent a lumpectomy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. After treatment, she and her family started raising funds for Komen as a way to give back.
Paula loves riding her motorcycle. She enjoys unwinding in nature and spending time with family at their cabin. But her life hasn’t been easy, and she doesn’t take these moments of joy for granted.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing, for both the patient and their family – suddenly there are doctor appointments, fear, uncertainty and questions. In the midst of the chaos, someone can easily feel lost. Patient navigators and care navigators can help make sense of the process.
Prioritizing your own health and wellness is essential to supporting the people you love, and it can improve your well-being. Did you know some healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a healthy weight, staying active and eating a healthy diet, can help you lower your risk of developing breast cancer?
October 15 is Global Lobular Cancer Awareness Day. Invasive lobular cancer (ILC) is breast cancer that begins in the lobules. ILC is an invasive breast cancer because cancer cells in the lobules have invaded nearby breast tissue and may travel from the breast to other parts of the body. This type of breast cancer (ILC) is the […]
You’ve obviously heard of breasts, but have you heard of dense breasts? It’s possible you haven’t. What do we mean when we say, “dense breasts?” Breasts are made up of fat and tissue. The tissue part includes lobules (small, round sacs that produce milk) and milk ducts (canals that carry the milk from the lobules […]
“Breast cancer? I don’t need to worry about that right now. I’m too young.” If you’re in your 20s, 30s or even 40s, this might be your thought process. You might think, “I don’t need to worry about breast cancer right now. That’s for later, when I’m older.” Unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Breast cancer can […]
Since 2021, Avocados From Mexico has partnered with Komen to support breast cancer awareness. They believe everyone should aim to eat ‘good’ fats – avocados have good fats and almost 20 vitamins and minerals that support a healthy lifestyle. Patricia Johnson is a longtime wellness advocate at her company and healthy living, including eating healthy […]
Since 2009, Bank of America has been a proud supporter of Komen,serving as the National Presenting Sponsor of the Komen 3-Day, Race for the Cure and MORE THANK PINK Walk events in the U.S. They also support Komen through their Pink Ribbon Banking Affinity products, which have raised more than $14 million to date.
This year, Bowl for the Cure celebrates 25 years of partnership with Komen. So far, they’ve raised more than $14.5 million for Komen.
