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In Sickness and Health: Fostering a Fearless Workplace Culture 

By Catherine Olivieri, senior vice president of human resources, Susan G. Komen  “It’s a matter of trust,” as Billy Joel famously sings. Sounds simple enough, but that sentiment is also the complex root of creating a fearless work culture.   Building culture and trust within an organization is year-round work. It’s not just a catchy tagline […]

Sharon Elmore-Anderson: ‘I Found Out I Had Inflammatory Breast Cancer by Accident’

Sharon Elmore-Anderson was preparing to have knee surgery when she suddenly started experiencing heart palpitations. She went to the emergency room, where tests identified enlarged lymph nodes. She scheduled a follow-up appointment with her doctor, who asked Sharon if she had any lumps in her breasts. 

Imposter Syndrome: The Dave Grohl Predicament

By Paula Schneider, President and CEO, Susan G. Komen   I’m often asked about the amusing paranoia that is “imposter syndrome.”   Have I experienced it? Absolutely.   How can you overcome it? Through one realization:  You only need to be smart enough to lead the band.  For those unfamiliar, imposter syndrome strikes people at all stages of […]

Komen Advocates Will Play Critical Role in Shaping Future Breast Cancer Care Through Partnership with Guardant Health

Susan G. Komen and Guardant Health have formed a new partnership to help improve breast cancer outcomes by including the input of patient advocates. These advocates, who serve as Susan G. Komen Advocates in Science, will provide a first-hand understanding of what matters most to patients in the development of research studies to find more […]