Highest Awards Presented to Four Researchers, Patient Advocate for Improving Care in Clinics and Communities SAN ANTONIO – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today recognized five trailblazers in the field of breast cancer, who have furthered our understanding of genetic mutations, treatment response and cancer progression, improved cancer prevention and care […]

HARRISBURG – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 88, critical breast imaging legislation in Pennsylvania. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is a necessary form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy […]

Continued Federal Support is Critical to Maintaining Essential Research and Safety-net Programs WASHINGTON D.C. – NOVEMBER 13, 2025 – Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization acknowledges the legislation signed into law late yesterday reopening the federal government and ending the record long 43-day shutdown. The law funds most federal agencies at current […]

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Guidance Confirms Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Doesn’t Increase Breast Cancer Risk  WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today expressed its support for the removal of a black box warning label on vaginal estrogen therapies that help alleviate dryness and irritation caused by menopause. The label […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage LANSING – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representatives Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) and Matt Longjohn (D-Portage) for working with Komen’s Center for Public Policy to introduce legislation on two vitally important issues, removing financial barriers to breast imaging and eliminating step therapy […]

New Data Confirms Progress Is Possible in Reducing the Disparity in Mortality Between Black and White Patients DALLAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, completed its own analysis comparing the disparity in mortality rates in 2014 and 2023 between Black women and white women with breast cancer, and found that Komen-led […]

Event Set to Raise More Than $1 Million to Fund Breakthrough Breast Cancer Research as Diagnoses Rise Among Young Women NEW YORK CITY – Grammy-award winning, singer-songwriter, Rachel Platten will take the stage at the Susan G. Komen® Party in Pink gala to raise her voice in support of the millions impacted by breast cancer […]

Community Event to Support People with Breast Cancer, Raise Funds for Research and Advocacy on Oct. 11 OXON HILL, MD – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will convene breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, Oct. […]

Community Event to Support People with Breast Cancer, Raise Funds for Research and Advocacy on Oct. 11  CHARLOTTE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will convene breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Charlotte MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11. This impactful […]

Community Event to Support People with Breast Cancer, Raise Funds for Research and Advocacy Takes Place Oct. 5  JACKSON, N.J. – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will convene breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the 2025 Komen New Jersey MORE THAN PINK Walk on […]

Susan G. Komen(R) urges passage before end of current fiscal year  The House Committee on Appropriations has advanced the funding bill for programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Susan G. Komen’s Center for Public Policy applauds the Committee for increasing funding for critical breast cancer programs […]

Community Events to Support People with Breast Cancer, Raise Funds for Research and Advocacy Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will convene breast cancer survivors, those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and supporters at the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, Oct. 4 and the Tampa Bay MORE THAN […]