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New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across South Carolina

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage COLUMBIA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Sylleste Davis (R-Berkeley) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across Pennsylvania

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage HARRISBURG – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Gina Curry (D–Delaware) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]

Maryland Bill Would Increase Access To Genetic Testing

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage ANNAPOLIS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Pamela Beidle (D-Anne Arundel)and Delegate Dana Jones (D-Anne Arundel) 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. […]

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across Hawaii

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Honolulu – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Lauren Matsumoto (R-Mililani) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]

Legislation Introduced In Oregon To Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage SALEM – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Dacia Grayber (D– SW Portland & East Beaverton) and Senator Kate Lieber (D–Beaverton & Southwest Portland) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Studies […]

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across South Dakota

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage PIERRE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Brandei Schaefbauer (R-Aberdeen) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]

Susan G. Komen® Underscores Importance of Knowing Your Breast Cancer Risk as New Data Shows Rise in Diagnoses for 2025 

Accessibility and Affordability of Care is Exacerbating Systemic Barriers to Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment  DALLAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today urged all women to commit to knowing their risk of breast cancer and work with their doctor to develop a personalized screening plan that is right for them. This […]

Legislation Introduced In Maine To Increase Access to Treatments for Metastatic Cancer Patients

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage AUGUSTA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Kristi Mathieson (D-Kittery) and Senator Denise Tepler (D-Sagadahoc) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Studies have shown that a four-week delay in treatment […]

Introduction of Breast Imaging and Metastatic Step Therapy Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Hoosiers

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage INDIANAPOLIS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Cherrish Pryor (D-Indianapolis) for working with Komen to introduce legislation on two vitally important issues, removing financial barriers to breast imaging and eliminating step therapy drug protocols for metastatic cancer patients. “These bills […]

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across North Dakota

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage BISMARCK – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Karen Karls (R-Bismarck) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face in accessing needed breast cancer screening. […]

New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across Virginia

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage RICHMOND – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Shelly Simonds (D-Newport News) and Senator Tara Durant (R-Fredericksburg) for working with Komen to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial barriers patients face […]

Ensuring Affordable Access to High-Quality Breast Care Is Top Policy Priority for Susan G. Komen®

Urges 119th Congress to Act Quickly on Critical Legislation that Languished in December WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, launched its 2025-2026 policy priorities with a focus on achieving a more equitable health care system – by advancing state and federal legislation that allows for early detection, diagnosis and […]