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Honoring Excellence in Breast Cancer Research and Advocacy: Meet the 2024 Susan G. Komen Award Recipients 

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Susan G. Komen recently honored five exceptional individuals for their transformative contributions to breast cancer research, treatment and advocacy. The Brinker Awards, Rising Star Researcher Award and Research Advocacy Champion Award are some of Komen’s highest honors in research, recognizing leaders who are advancing efforts to save lives and improve patient outcomes.  Established in 1992, […]

Susan G. Komen Showcasing its 360-degree Approach to Tackling Breast Cancer at SABCS 2024 

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This week, the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) is convening nearly 11,000 doctors, researchers and patient advocates to discuss the latest advances in breast cancer research. Susan G. Komen is showcasing its 360-degree approach to tackling breast cancer in four presentations at this year’s conference.  Improving Patient Navigation Services for those with Metastatic Breast […]

Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 12 – Elevating Awareness and Advances in Breast Cancer Brain Metastasis 

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People who are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) face many challenges, and where the cancer has spread can greatly impact a person’s experience. Breast cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the brain is no exception.  In this next episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, brought to you in collaboration with the American Brain Tumor Association, […]

Shining a Spotlight on the Possibility of Stopping Treatment Safely for Patients with Metastatic HER2-positive Breast Cancer 

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The outlook for people with HER2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer (MBC) has improved significantly over the past decades thanks to recent advancements in research, including the development of HER2-targeted therapies. While these treatments do extend the life of many patients, they can also bring adverse side effects, high costs and the inconvenience of regular visits […]

New Komen Grantee Dr. Long Nguyen is Improving Treatment Outcomes for Women with Triple Negative Breast Cancer 

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Breast cancer is smart, and often finds ways to adapt and survive, even with targeted therapies. This makes treatment challenging, especially for metastatic or aggressive breast cancers like triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). In response to this challenge, researchers are seeking new ways to improve treatment outcomes for women with TNBC.  TNBC is an aggressive, […]

Diversity in Breast Cancer Research: How ShareForCures Is Leading the Charge

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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 […]

Shining a Spotlight on the Promise of Exercise in the Management of MBC 

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Research has shown that exercise can improve overall survival, treatment tolerability and quality of life for women with early-stage breast cancer. But what about women who are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)? Through a clinical trial, researchers are exploring whether the addition of exercise to standard treatment could hold promise for women living with […]

Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 11 – Changing the Game with New Hormone Therapies for ER-Positive Breast Cancer 

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For the past 20 years, people with early estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer have received a standard treatment, including hormone therapies like aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen. While these patients generally have good outcomes after this treatment, they are still at risk for recurrence. As researchers seek more targeted and effective treatments for people with early […]

System Malfunction: Two Cell Processes That Lead to Breast Cancer 

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If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be wondering why it happened. Breast cancer isn’t something you can “catch” from someone else. It develops when normal processes that keep your breast cells happy and healthy malfunction.  All the cells in your body have a system of checks and balances that keep them healthy. […]

Antibody-Drug Conjugates – What Do They Mean for Patients? 

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Chemotherapy is a trusted breast cancer treatment, but standard chemotherapy kills all cells that divide quickly, including healthy ones. While chemotherapy is effective, it also brings patients a variety of unwanted side effects, including hair loss, fatigue and a weakened immune system. Today, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are emerging as an alternative to conventional chemotherapy for […]

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