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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Komen’s Highest Awards Presented to Four Researchers and A Patient Advocate for Their Impactful Contributions to Breast Cancer Research SAN ANTONIO – December 11, 2024 – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today is recognizing five individuals who have advanced our understanding of breast cancer risk and metastasis, developed new personalized treatment […]

BOSTON – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of H.4918, critical breast imaging legislation in Massachusetts. Diagnostic and supplemental imaging is a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the need for a biopsy to […]