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New Breast Imaging Legislation to Help Thousands Across Pennsylvania
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Gina Curry (D–Delaware) 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.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · February 5, 2025
Susan G. Komen® and Trisha Yearwood Announce the All-Star Lineup for Inaugural “Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure” at the Ryman Auditorium
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, and country superstar Trisha Yearwood, today announced the confirmed line up for its inaugural “Band As One Nashville Concert for the Cure: Trisha Yearwood & Friends” on March 26, 2025, at the Ryman Auditorium. Yearwood will headline the event and invited some of music’s most renowned artists to join her to raise funds for breast cancer patient services. The star-studded line up will feature Lauren Alaina, Kristin Chenoweth, Terri Clark, Anita Cochran, Sheryl Crow, Amy Grant, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, and more. These artists will come together for one night to help those impacted by breast cancer.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · January 23, 2025
Ensuring Affordable Access to High-Quality Breast Care Is Top Policy Priority for Susan G. Komen®
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 treatment of breast cancer by removing financial and administrative barriers to timely, high-quality breast care.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · January 8, 2025
Susan G. Komen® Honors Five Exceptional Leaders Who Have Transformed Breast Cancer Research and Patient Care
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 regimens and championed breast cancer research advocacy and education. Awarded annually, the Brinker Awards, Rising Star Researcher Award and Research Advocate Champion Award are the highest honors Komen can extend to someone who has devoted their career to advancing breast cancer research.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · December 11, 2024
Statement on Passage of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation in Massachusetts
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 rule out or confirm breast cancer. H. 4918 has been approved by the Massachusetts legislature and signed into law by Governor Maura Healey:
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · November 18, 2024
Musicians Unite for a Cause: Susan G. Komen® launches Band As One Nashville a Concert for the Cure
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host Band As One Nashville a Concert for the Cure on March 26, 2025, at the Ryman Auditorium. The inaugural event will bring together some of music’s most renowned artists to raise critical funds for those impacted by breast cancer. Country music icon, Trisha Yearwood will headline the event alongside a star-studded lineup of artists that are committed to lending their voices to ending breast cancer for all.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · November 11, 2024
Leading the Charge: ShareForCures Empowers Women to Advance Breast Cancer Breakthroughs
As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month concludes, Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is proud to announce the launch of the ShareForCures (SFC) Alliance, a groundbreaking initiative designed to harness the collective power of women and transform the future of breast cancer research. The fight against breast cancer demands continuous support that transcends a single month, and this Alliance brings together diverse nonprofit organizations united in a shared goal: end breast cancer by accelerating the search for the cures. This initiative empowers individuals diagnosed with breast cancer to share their unique health data through Komen’s secure research platform, unlocking vital insights that drive meaningful progress against this disease.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 22, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Shines Light on Breast Cancer’s Impact to Patients, Families Through New Videos of Resilience and Hope
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting the profound and far-reaching toll breast cancer casts onto patients, family members and loved ones. New videos released today capture the perspectives of children who helped their mother through stage 3 breast cancer, and a young mother living with stage 4 breast cancer, whose future with her family depends on research that leads to better treatments.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 10, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Diego this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall in San Diego. The Walk will take place on Sunday, November 3, 2024 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 3, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Antonio This Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this Fall. The Walk will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 2, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Urges All Women to Know Their Breast Cancer Risk and Take Action; New Data Confirms Disease Affects More Young Women
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today responded to new data showing younger women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at higher rates than before.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 1, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Austin this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this Fall. The Walk will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Georgia this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this Fall. The Walk will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Announces Upcoming Dates and Locations for New England MORE THAN PINK Walks
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host three MORE THAN PINK Walks in New England this fall. The Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks – taking place in Manchester, VT, Cambridge, MA, and Hartford, CT – will bring together thousands of survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 25, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Colorado this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall in Denver. The Walk will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2024 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in San Antonio this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this Fall. The Walk will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Oklahoma City this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this Fall. The Walk will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host Fort Worth MORE THAN PINK Walk and Dallas Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure in Dallas as well as a MORE THAN PINK Walk in Fort Worth this Fall, giving local residents a variety of ways to support those impacted by breast cancer in the Texas area. The Dallas Race will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and The Fort Worth Walk will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Each event will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in the Bay Area this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall in San Francisco. The Walk will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2024 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 18, 2024
Shop to Save Lives: Susan G. Komen® Launches 2024 “Live Pink” Program Showcasing Partners Supporting Those Impacted by Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced the return of its annual “Live Pink” program. This year’s initiative showcases an array of products and services from partners who share an unwavering commitment to the fight against breast cancer. Every purchase made through the “Live Pink” program directly fuels breast cancer research, funds patient care services, and assists those impacted by breast cancer on a national level.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2024
New Breast Density Reporting Requirement Empowers Women with Vital Information; Susan G. Komen(R) Urges Access to Affordable Care
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today commends the implementation of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule that mammography reports include information about a woman’s breast density. The new, federal requirement standardizes the notification language people receive, ensuring all individuals across the country have consistent information about the makeup of their breast tissue.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 10, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Nashville this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this Fall. The Walk will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2024
Susan G. Komen(R) to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Orange County this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk presented by Pacific Life this fall in Newport Beach. The Walk will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2024 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host Race for the Cure in Houston this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this Fall. The Race will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host Fort Worth More Than Pink Walk and Dallas Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure in Dallas as well as a MORE THAN PINK Walk in Fort Worth this Fall, giving local residents a variety of ways to support those impacted by breast cancer in the Texas area. The Dallas Race will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and The Fort Worth Walk will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Each event will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Announces Upcoming Dates and Locations for New Jersey Events
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced four ways to get involved with the organization in October: a rock concert, a MORE THAN PINK Walk, a 1-mile indoor, community walk and a golf tournament. The events will bring together thousands of survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Announces Upcoming Dates and Locations for Florida MORE THAN PINK Walks
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host four MORE THAN PINK Walks in Florida in 2024-25. The Komen MORE THAN PINK Walks – taking place in Tampa Bay, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Orlando – will bring together thousands of survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host Race for the Cure in Chicago this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Race for the Cure this fall. The 2024 Komen Chicago Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, September 28, bringing together survivors, supporters, and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 28, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Honors Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker with the 2024 Promise Award
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, awarded country music singer-songwriter Tanya Tucker with the 2024 Promise Award, recognizing her commitment to Komen’s mission to end breast cancer. She was presented with the award at a live concert on August 24, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 26, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host Race for the Cure in Tulsa this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this Fall. The Race will take place on Saturday, September 21 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host 2024 MORE THAN PINK Walk in Hudson This Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The 2024 Komen Northeast Ohio MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Saturday, September 21 bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 21, 2024
Susan G. Komen(R) to Host Race for the Cure in Detroit this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host the Race for the Cure this fall. The 2024 Komen Detroit Race for the Cure will take place on Saturday, September 14, bringing together survivors, supporters, and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 19, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Seattle this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The walk will take place on Saturday, September 28 at the Woodland Park Zoo bringing together patients, survivors, those living with Metastatic Disease, supporters and advocates alike to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 16, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host Race for the Cure in New York City this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a Race for the Cure this fall. The Greater New York City Race for the Cure will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 15, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walks in California this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host five MORE THAN PINK Walks throughout California this fall. The walks will bring together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 15, 2024
Susan G. Komen® To Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Washington, DC This Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The Komen DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Unite Communities Across the U.S. at 3-Day, MORE THAN PINK Walk and Race for the Cure events this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, is excited to announce 43 locations for the 2024 Susan G. Komen 3-Day, MORE THAN PINK Walk, Race for the Cure and the virtual Walk Where You Are events. From August through November, these events provide a welcoming space for survivors, supporters and advocates to unite as a community and raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 7, 2024
Susan G. Komen® to Host MORE THAN PINK Walk in Portland this Fall
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host a MORE THAN PINK Walk this fall. The event will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, bringing together survivors, supporters and advocates to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support for people facing this disease now.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · July 29, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Announces More Than $10M in Grants Advancing Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment and Precision Medicine
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced $10.05 million in research grants that aim to improve patient lives through better treatments for metastatic disease and advancements in precision medicine. The 32 grants will further cutting-edge breast cancer research being done at 27 prestigious institutions worldwide and continue Komen’s longstanding support of breast cancer researchers early in their careers, as well as the world’s leaders in the field.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · June 25, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Warns of Dire Impact from Braidwood Management, Inc. et al. v. Xavier Becerra et al. Ruling That Will Force Costs of Preventive Care onto Millions
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today expressed serious concerns about a ruling from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Braidwood Management, Inc. et al. v. Xavier Becerra et al., a case impacting access to preventive services for millions of Americans, and the first major judicial challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services requirement.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · June 21, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Advocates Urge Congress to Improve Access to Breast Health Care and Patient Outcomes
Hundreds of advocates are asking members of Congress today to pass pivotal legislation aimed at facilitating affordable access to crucial breast imaging and life-saving treatments for breast cancer. Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is focused on removing barriers to care during its annual Advocacy Summit.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · June 11, 2024
Susan G. Komen® is MLB Together Beneficiary As Baseball Goes to Bat for Moms on Mother’s Day
In recognition of Mother’s Day on Sunday May 12, Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will be a beneficiary, along with Stand Up To Cancer, under MLB Together’s Mother’s Day platform to raise awareness of breast cancer. This effort aligns closely with Susan G. Komen’s continued commitment to educating the public about the fundamentals of breast cancer. This entails highlighting crucial aspects such as recognizing warning signs, statistics, and accessing vital support services for those affected by this life-threatening disease.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · May 10, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Urges Personalized Approach in Response to Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
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.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · April 30, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Peoria MORE THAN PINK Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Patient Care Services
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 for change at both the state and federal government levels.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · April 15, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Minnesota Race for the Cure Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Patient Care Services
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 initiatives nationwide, and advocate for change at both the state and federal government levels.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Hosts MORE THAN PINK Walks in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research and Patients
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will hold two MORE THAN PINK Walks in Pennsylvania this Spring to raise critical funds to advance Komen’s mission and provide support to people facing breast cancer now. The 2024 Philadelphia MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, and the 2024 Pittsburgh MORE THAN PINK Walk will take place on Sunday, May 19.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2024
Susan G. Komen® Appoints Five New Members to Board of Directors
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization welcomes five industry leaders from healthcare, finance and technology to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The incoming members join an elite group of 13 executives to help govern and advise the world’s leading non-profit breast cancer organization in its mission to end breast cancer.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · March 30, 2022
Landmark Tool Developed for Diagnosing Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A first-of-its-kind tool may be able to help doctors better diagnose inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). The novel tool and the findings of the analysis have been recently published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2022
Cryptocurrency Unites With Susan G. Komen to End Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will now accept donations in the form of cryptocurrency. Through a partnership with The Giving Block, Komen will be able to accept various cryptocurrencies and provide donors with tax receipts.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2022
Susan G. Komen® Announces $1.5 Million in Grants for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced today the awarding of $1.5 million for three new research projects that examine three unique areas focused on metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The grants are part of the Susan G. Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Initiative, an innovative, first-of-its-kind collaboration between Komen, Duke Cancer Institute and the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The initiative is an effort to pair researchers from each of the organizations to work together to address significant gaps in our knowledge about MBC to advance patient care and improve patient outcomes.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2021
Susan G. Komen® Spotlights Experience of Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer; Dedicates Funds Raised Online This Week to Metastatic Breast Cancer Research
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced a week-long focus on metastatic breast cancer (MBC) to put a spotlight on the real lived experiences of those living with MBC. MBC, or Stage 4 breast cancer, is the most advanced stage of breast cancer, whereby the cancer has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body (most often the bones, lungs, liver or brain). Most breast cancer deaths are a result of metastasis. As part of this week’s focus on MBC, Komen is dedicating funds raised through www.komen.org from Oct. 11 – Oct. 15 to fund research to better prevent, detect and treat MBC.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 11, 2021
Panera Bread® and Susan G. Komen® Partner in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced today its partnering with Panera Bread in the fight against breast cancer. Panera Bread’s participating bakery-cafes are once again supporting Komen’s lifesaving work by donating a portion of proceeds from the sales of Pink Ribbon Bagels® and Pink Ribbon eGift Cards this October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · October 6, 2021
Susan G. Komen®: Year of Screening Delays and Treatment Disruptions Due to COVID-19 Threaten Breast Cancer Progress
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is warning that decades of progress in lowering breast cancer mortality rates may be in jeopardy due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and called for a united response to help save lives during this year’s National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Komen noted that in response to the growing need for financial support and overcoming barriers to care, the organization has increased its focus on providing care and support directly through its Patient Care Services Center, the demand for which has more than doubled over the past year.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 30, 2021
Susan G. Komen® Recognizes Renowned Investigators as 2021 Recipients of Brinker Awards for Scientific Distinction
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, recognized two widely respected and innovative breast cancer researchers this week, announcing that Carlos Caldas, M.D., FMedSci, and Judy Garber, M.D., M.P.H., have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Brinker Awards – Komen’s highest scientific honor.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2021
Susan G. Komen® Spotlights Partners and Products for Consumers Looking to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer This October
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, announced today the return of its annual “Live Pink” program, which showcases many of its corporate partners and their products available in October that raise funds for Komen and its fight to save lives from breast cancer. The program easily identifies the products and services that support Komen’s advocacy, research and patient care services for those who are looking to make a real difference with their shopping during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2021
Susan G. Komen® Launches “Stand for H.E.R.”, a Health Equity Revolution to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes in the Black Community
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today launched a new initiative called Stand for H.E.R. – a Health Equity Revolution, a bold new effort to decrease the gap in breast cancer mortality between Black and white women, beginning in the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas where the gaps are the greatest. In conjunction with the launch of the new initiative, Komen unveiled a series of new reports outlining in alarming detail the underlying causes of inequities Black women face across the breast cancer care continuum in each of these 10 metro areas, where the mortality gap reaches as high as 74 percent.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2021
Susan G. Komen® Announces 30 New Grants to Advance Discovery in Critical and Emerging Areas of Breast Cancer Research
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced the awarding of 30 new grants to researchers at 18 leading institutions in the U.S. and Canada. The $14 million in new grants support our mission to end breast cancer through funding two key focus areas: research to better detect and treat stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer and research to eliminate disparities in breast cancer outcomes.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · June 30, 2021
Susan G. Komen Welcomes Nine New Research and Patient Advocacy Leaders to Advisory Roles
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced the addition of six esteemed breast cancer researchers and three new patient advocates to important advisory roles. These women and men join an exclusive group of breast cancer researchers, clinicians and advocates who help guide the organization’s work to save lives and end breast cancer, particularly through the organization’s $1.1 billion research program – the largest nonprofit investment in research outside the U.S. government.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · June 23, 2021
Susan G. Komen and Amgen to Help People Understand and Monitor Breast and Bone Health
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today unveiled a new integrated campaign, in partnership with Amgen, to educate the breast cancer community about the link between breast and bone health, providing useful information for women of all ages and stages of breast cancer.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · May 19, 2021
Susan G. Komen® and American Bone Health™ Unite on Campaign to Empower Women Through Healthy Living
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is teaming up with American Bone Health™ on a unique education campaign to empower women with information about the importance of heathy living for maintaining good life-long breast and bone health. The campaign, sponsored by Amgen, will seek to help women have constructive conversations with their doctor about appropriate screening and diagnosis to understand their evolving risk of breast cancer, bone loss and fracture throughout their life.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · May 12, 2021
Susan G. Komen Launches Campaign to Honor Special Moments with Mom
Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is celebrating moms this year through an integrated campaign to encourage its supporters to thank, honor and support the moms in our life. Anyone can participate by uploading a picture and sharing memories of their mom, their favorite moments as a mom, or honor a mother figure in their life. Komen will help share these special moments across its social channels and posts that use #AMomentWMom will populate on Komen’s Mother’s Day tribute wall at http://www.komen.org/a-moment-with-mom.
By Susan G. Komen · Via Business Wire · April 19, 2021