ShareForCures
For Laurel, breast cancer was always a possibility. With a strong family history and a confirmed CHEK2 inherited gene mutation, each annual mammogram carried a question: Is this the year? In July of 2024, the answer finally came. “I went in for my regular mammogram on July 5,” Laurel recalled. “The next week, they called […]
Finding Strength and Seeking Answers When Nisha received her breast cancer diagnosis, her world shifted instantly. As a mother of three, including a daughter born with a congenital heart disease, she had always advocated for her children’s health. Now, she found herself in the position of advocating for her own. As a Susan G. Komen […]
For Eunice, being part of Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures® breast cancer research registry isn’t just a professional commitment — it’s deeply personal. “I’ve always believed in the power of community to make change,” Eunice shared, reflecting on her journey as a breast cancer survivor and her role at Komen.
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 […]
In 2016, everything changed for Lisa. She had never heard of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) before her diagnosis. Her first sign that something was wrong was a persistent cough that wouldn’t go away. Despite being prescribed an inhaler for what was thought to be allergy-induced asthma, a chest X-ray revealed fluid in her lungs and […]
In a small, rural town in southern Minnesota, Cyndi spent her days as a wife, mother and high school English teacher. In 2018, after she tried everything to mitigate persistent rib pain, she had an appointment that set her on a path she never anticipated.
To meet Janice Parker is to know the definition of what it means to turn pain into passion. She has lived a life where the topic of breast cancer was never far away. From her mother’s and aunt’s diagnoses – to her own…twice – Janice has found power in her experience. As an advocate for […]
“Of all times to proactively share your data, this is the time to do it,” remarked Ellen Goodwin when she spoke on her choice to participate in Komen’s ShareForCures breast cancer registry.
