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In January 2024, Jennifer was watching an old episode of “Beverly Hills, 90210” when something caught her attention. “In the episode, Brenda Walsh found a lump during a breast self-exam. And over the next several days, I couldn’t stop thinking about it,” Jennifer recalled.
When Beth Fitzgerald and Dan Morneau decided to host a breast cancer fundraiser, they turned to pickleball – a sport known for its accessibility and fun. Through Komen’s Pickleball for the Cure fundraising platform, they united their community for an unforgettable event that raised more than $18,000 to support breast cancer research and awareness.
Walgreens pharmacists can be an important part of a breast cancer patient’s care team, helping to empower patients by providing counseling and education for patients on specialty medications and support medications, as well as helping address concerns with insurance, prior authorizations, copays and drug costs.
In May 2024, Heather learned she had early-stage breast cancer. She has volunteered to be a part of three research studies. “Hopefully I’ll help other women with breast cancer,” she said.
By Paula Schneider, President & CEO, Susan G. Komen When you’re diagnosed with cancer, it’s not only a matter of, “Will I survive?” For countless low-income breast cancer patients, it’s a question of “Can I afford to feed my family, pay rent and save my own life—all at the same time?” In the U.S., breast […]
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 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.
By Ed Dandridge, Chair of Susan G. Komen’s Board of Directors Maya Angelou said, “…if you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” Three years ago, I joined Susan G. Komen’s Board of Directors to support the mission of ending breast cancer in our lifetime. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
A registered nurse with a family history of breast cancer, Rita Amerio knew it was important to act fast when she discovered a lump.
When Kim Uradnik learned she had breast cancer, her first thought was about her kids. “How was I going to tell them?” she wondered.
