Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage NASHVILLE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Rebecca Alexander (R-Jonesborough) and Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for cancer patients. Studies have shown that delays of over 12 weeks for […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage CHARLESTON – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Delegate Anitra Hamilton (D-Monongalia) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. In 2024 alone, 1,690 […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage PROVIDENCE– Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends ​Senator Samuel D. Zurier (D-Providence) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. In Rhode Island more […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage LINCOLN – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Senator Tony Vargas (D- Omaha) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. In Nebraska, more […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage OKLAHOMA CITY – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Brenda Stanley (R-Midwest City) and Representative Nicole Miller (R- Edmond) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing, as well as the recommended screenings based on the […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage JUNEAU – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Zack Fields (D-Anchorage) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. In Alaska, more than […]

The report outlines the organization’s comprehensive approach for achieving breast health equity in the Black community. Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, has launched the Stand for H.E.R. – A Health Equity Revolution Breast Cancer Impact Report. This transformative report not only exposes the stark breast cancer health disparities faced by Black […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage SPRINGFIELD – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Julie A. Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Representative Camille Y. Lily (D –Oak Park) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing, as well as the recommended screenings based on […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage PIERRE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Erin Healy (D-Sioux Falls) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. In South Dakota, […]

New Laws Are Needed For Eradicating Health Care Inequities And Providing A Fair Chance For All In The Fight Against Breast Cancer WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is committed to making health care more affordable and accessible to all, by passing state and federal legislation in 2024 to […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage PHEONIX – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative David Cook (R-Globe) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. In Arizona more than […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) and Senator Dianne Hesslebein (D-Middleton) for introducing legislation that would prohibit the use of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients. Studies have shown that delays of over 12 weeks for the […]