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Statement on Passage of Critical Breast Imaging Legislation in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – APRIL 16, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of SB 123, critical breast imaging legislation in Arkansas. Supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals. While Arkansas has policies that eliminate patient […]

Minnesota Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 2025 Race for the Cure

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the Minnesota Community with Vital Support Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this spring. The 2025 Komen Minnesota Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025 uniting survivors, families and […]

Columbus Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 2025 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, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this spring. The 2025 Komen Columbus Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 uniting survivors, families and […]

St. Louis Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 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, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this spring. The 2025 Komen Greater St. Louis MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 uniting […]

Chicago Rallies to Fund Life-Saving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® 2025 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, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this spring. The 2025 Komen Chicago Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 uniting survivors, families and […]

Triangle Rallies to Fund Lifesaving Research and Patient Care Services at Susan G. Komen® Race for the Cure

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the Triangle Community Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this spring. The Race will take place on Saturday, May 3, uniting survivors, families and advocates in a powerful movement to fund research, provide patient […]

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across New Jersey

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Senators Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex) and Britnee N. Timberlake (D-East Orange) and Assemblymembers Lisa Swain (D-Fair Lawn) and Margie Donlon, M.D., (D-Ocean Township) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and […]

Texas Bills Will Increase Access to Genetic Testing and Breast Imaging

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introductions, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Senators Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) and Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing and supplemental breast imaging. In Texas, more than 23,880 people will be diagnosed with […]

Susan G. Komen® Urges Swift Passage of Reintroduced SCREENS for Cancer Act

Legislation to Ensure Access to Life Saving Breast Cancer Care Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today commended members of the U.S. House and Senate for reintroducing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act. The legislation is led by Representatives Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian […]

Statement on Passage of Critical Breast Imaging Legislation in Virginia

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of critical breast imaging legislation in Virginia, SB 1436. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to rule […]

Stakeholders Unite to Address Policy Barriers to Breast Cancer Care

Susan G. Komen convenes new Alliance for Breast Cancer Policy Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today launched the Alliance for Breast Cancer Policy, a bold initiative that unites stakeholders to improve access, affordability and outcomes for the breast cancer community. “Too many people in the breast cancer community face unnecessary hurdles when […]

Minnesota Bill Would Increase Access To Genetic Testing

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Patty Acomb (D-Minnetonka) and Senator Alice Mann (D-Edina) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing, as well as the recommended screenings based on the results of that testing. Germline […]