ATLANTA – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends the Georgia General Assembly for increasing the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) state funding allocation by $796,000 in the FY 2025 budget that was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp yesterday. “Without access to early detection programs, many people who […]

Response to Recommendations for Breast Cancer Screening from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) DALLAS – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today commented on the final recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), advocating biennial screening mammography for average-risk women beginning at age 40. In a rapidly […]

MONTPELIER – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of H.621, critical breast imaging legislation in Vermont. 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 […]

JACKSON – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of two critical breast health bills in Mississippi. The first removes patient cost for diagnostic and supplemental imaging, a critical form of breast cancer screening for some high-risk individuals and an important step in determining the […]

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold the Susan G. Komen Peoria MORE THAN PINK Walk on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Metro Centre. This signature event enables Komen to raise critical funds that provide direct support to breast cancer patients, fund groundbreaking research, empower health equity initiatives nationwide, and advocate […]

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold the annual Susan G. Komen Minnesota Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Viking Lakes in Eagan, Minnesota. This signature event enables Komen to raise critical funds that provide direct support to breast cancer patients, fund groundbreaking research, empower health equity […]

FRANKFORT– Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today issued the following statement on the passage of HB 115, critical breast imaging legislation in Kentucky. 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 […]

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold the 28th Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 4 at Boxyard at Research Triangle Park. The Race raises critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support to people facing breast cancer now. “Susan G. Komen is excited […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Chantelle Nickson-Clark (D-Florissant) for working with Komen to expand eligibility for the MO HealthNet Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (BCCT) program, providing increased access to vital breast and cervical cancer treatment services. The BCCT program […]

ALBANY – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends the State Assembly’s proposed funding increase of $2.5 million for the Cancer Services Program (CSP) in the FY2025 Budget. “Without access to early detection programs, many people who are uninsured are forced to delay or forgo screenings, which could lead to later-stage breast […]

Susan G. Komen® Commends Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage ST. PAUL – Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Patty Acomb (D-Minnetonka) for 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. In Minnesota, more […]

Top 5 Ways Komen’s Patient Care Center Navigates People Through Their Breast Health Care Journey DALLAS – For many, the path to high-quality breast health care is complex and challenging even in the best circumstances. People from underresourced communities, especially women of color, encounter even more barriers to care as they make their way through a […]