Court Decision Maintains Insurance Coverage of Screening Mammograms, Genetic Testing, and Medications to Lower Breast Cancer Risk with No Patient Cost  WASHINGTON, DC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends the United States Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a lower court decision that threatened access to preventive breast care services, including […]

Grants Drive Lifesaving Advances in Metastatic Research, Precision Medicine and Health Equity As Funding Challenges Grow DALLAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced today that it is awarding $10.8 million in new research grants that will help propel innovative science and deliver hope to those facing the disease. These research […]

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introductions, Urges Quick Passage MADISON, WISCONSIN – MAY 22, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Cindi Duchow (R–Delafield) and Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R–Appleton) for introducing legislation to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial […]

Breast cancer patients could lose coverage, face delays in critical care DALLAS, TEXAS – May 22, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, is deeply troubled by passage of legislation by the House of Representatives which drastically cuts funding for federal health insurance programs and implements damaging reforms. The Congressional […]

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND – MAY 21, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of critical legislation that expands the prohibition of step therapy protocols for metastatic cancer patients to further include associated conditions caused by the side effects of the patient’s cancer treatment, SB […]

Susan G. Komen® Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage COLUMBUS, OHIO – MAY 21, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representatives Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Township) for introducing legislation to ensure that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging, by eliminating the financial […]

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – MAY 21, 2025 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of critical breast imaging legislation in Florida, SB 158. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining […]

Supporters help drive breakthroughs in research, policy change and patient care services, reflecting the collective power of Komen’s community  Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting a year of progress made possible by the dedication of its donors, volunteers and partners. Breast cancer is the […]

Annual Event to Fuel Research Advancements and Strengthen the Florida Community with Vital Support Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced a new date and location for the 2025 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale MORE THAN PINK Walk that will take place this fall on Saturday, October 4 at the Miami-Dade County Fair and […]

Drastic Funding Reductions of Cancer Screening and Research Programs Threaten Lives and Reverse Decades of Progress Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is deeply alarmed by the Trump Administration’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) which would eliminate all funding for critical cancer prevention and control programs, including the National Breast […]

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 […]

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 […]