Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) and Representative Paul Harris (R-Vancouver) 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 […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage HARRISBURG – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Curry (D-Delaware County) 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 Pennsylvania, more than […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage CONCORD – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Catherine Rombeau (D-Bedford) 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 New Hampshire, nearly […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage TALLAHASSE – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Marie Woodson (D-Pembroke Pines) and Senator Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage RICHMOND – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Delegate Shelly Simonds (D-Newport News) 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 Virginia, 7,810 […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage MONTPELIER – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Melanie Carpenter (D-Hyde Park) and Representative Laura Sibilia (I-Dover) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental […]

GRAFTON, VT – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced that the 2024 Komen New England Snowshoe event will take place on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Grafton Trails & Outdoor Center. Komen invites participants of all ages and skill levels to come out, have fun and raise money for […]

Urges U.S. Senate and House to Take Quick Action So Millions Can Get The Care They Need WASHINGTON – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today commended members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) for passing the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed […]

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as the new Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). “As a scientist, physician and breast cancer patient, Dr. Bertagnolli brings a distinctive understanding of the patient voice and a deep […]

NBA players and brothers Tre and Tyus Jones are kicking off the 2023-2024 NBA season by dedicating their first two games to their mother, Debbie Jones, who is a breast cancer survivor. Tre (Guard, San Antonio Spurs) and Tyus (Guard, Washington Wizards) are teaming up with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, […]

Susan G. Komen Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage LANSING – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac) 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. In 2023, […]

PHILADELPHIA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold a Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact Series Conference in Philadelphia this fall. This one-day event will take place Saturday, November 4.  This event will focus on treating the whole person, offering a wealth of information and resources for those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer […]