Susan G. Komen Press Releases

Susan G. Komen Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Donny Lambeth (R-Forsyth), Representative Mary Belk (D-Mecklenburg), Representative Donna McDowell White (R-Johnston) and Representative Becky Carney (D-Mecklenburg) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out […]

Susan G. Komen called a ruling from a Texas court on preventive care requirements in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) a threat to millions of women accessing needed breast health services.

DALLAS – March 27, 2023 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, appoints three new global leaders to serve on its Board of Directors.  The incoming members join an elite group of 19 executives to help govern and advise the world’s leading non-profit breast cancer organization in its mission to end breast cancer.  […]

Legislation introduced in Nevada would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 2,620 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 440 will die of the disease in Nevada alone.

Susan G. Komen thanked lawmakers in New Mexico and Governor Lujan Grisham for eliminating barriers to care so that people with state-regulated health plans can now receive medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental imaging without any out-of-pocket expenses.

Legislation introduced in Oregon would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 4,220 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 570 will die of the disease in Oregon alone.

Legislation introduced in Montana would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 1,030 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 150 will die of the disease in Montana alone.

Legislation introduced in Kentucky would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 4,030 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 790 will die of the disease in Kentucky alone.

Legislation introduced in Arizona would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 6,240 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 920 will die of the disease in Arizona alone.

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day® is proud to announce its return to Denver, Colo., for the first time since 2010, offering new opportunities for individuals who want to make a big impact in the fight against breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen commends introduction of diagnostic and supplemental imaging legislation in California and looks forward to working with the legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom to enact the bill into law this year.

Susan G. Komen Commends Bill Introductions; Urges Quick Passage ANNAPOLIS, MD – FEBRUARY 3, 2023 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Pamela Beidle (D-Anne Arundel) and Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes (D-Dorchester) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast […]