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Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement on the passage of HB 1114, which prohibits the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Step therapy, also referred to as “fail first,” requires a patient to first try a health plan preferred drug, have that […]

St. Louis Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 2026 MORE THAN PINK Walk

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the St. Louis Community with Vital Support 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 St. Louis MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, June 6 in a NEW LOCATION – […]

Columbus Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 2026 Race for the Cure

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the Columbus Community with Vital Support 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 Columbus Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 16. This impactful event unites our community and […]

Chicago Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 2026 Race for the Cure

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the Chicago Community with Vital Support 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 Chicago Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 16. This impactful event unites our community and […]

Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Kansas Afford Care They Require

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Senate Committee Passage, Urges Swift Floor Vote TOPEKA, KANSAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt for recently introducing legislation to ensure equitable access to required diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]

Susan G. Komen® Touts Wins for Breast Cancer Community in Federal Funding Bill

Congress Funded Key Cancer Detection, Research Programs in Bills to End Partial Government Shutdown WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Congress for passing key funding bills for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) that contain provisions and funding critical to the breast cancer community. President Donald J. Trump has signed […]

Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Hawaii Afford Care They Require

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Lauren Matsuomto (R-Mililani) introducing legislation to ensure equitable access to required diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. The exorbitant out-of-pocket costs associated with […]

Breast Cancer 2026 Progress Outlook: New Research Discoveries and Opportunities

From oral hormone treatments to liquid biopsies to next-generation targeted therapies, Susan G. Komen® helps drive the science reshaping the future DALLAS – February 2, 2026 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued its 2026 Breast Cancer Progress Outlook. New data shows the U.S. breast cancer death rate has declined […]

Legislation Eliminates Barriers to Critical Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients, Would Help Patients Across Kansas Access Care They Require

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage TOPEKA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Linda Featherston (D-Overland Park) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Studies have shown that as little as a four-week delay in treatment for metastatic […]

Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across South Carolina Afford Care They Require

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage COLUMBIA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization applauds Senator Tameika Isaac Devine (D-Richland) for joining Representative Sylleste Davis (R-Berkeley) in introducing legislation to ensure equitable access to required diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed […]

Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Rhode Island Afford Care They Require

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage PROVIDENCE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Senator Sam Zurier (D-Providence) and Representative Kathleen Fogarty (D-South Kingstown) for introducing legislation to ensure equitable access to required diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast […]

Legislation In Florida Seeks To Increase Access To Genetic Testing

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage TALLAHASSEE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez (R-Doral) and Representative Marie Woodson (D-Pembroke Pines) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers for patients requiring clinically appropriate genetic testing, as well as the recommended screenings based on […]