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When Tennille was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no idea it could have been connected to her grandfather’s prostate cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
What is ShareForCures? ShareForCures® is a breast cancer research registry by Susan G. Komen, connecting researchers with information from people who have or had breast cancer. In three easy steps, from anywhere, you can join the research registry and connect your health information to be a part of diversifying data and thus, advancing research and […] The post Hope: The ShareForCures Unicorn appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming soon in October, you’ll likely see a lot more conversation and news coverage about getting screened or prioritizing your health. To better illustrate why mammograms are so important, below, you’ll find the top five reasons to get a mammogram. While yearly mammograms are considered a normal routine for […] The post Top 5 Reasons to Get a Mammogram appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
This Know More installation explores HER2-positive breast cancer, from diagnosis through treatment options to future monitoring. Former Komen Scholar Ian Krop, M.D., Ph.D., described the shift in progress for HER2-positive breast cancer in a previous Komen webinar as, “It used to be a diagnosis we really hated to give . . . but now people […] The post HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: From Diagnosis and Treatment to Monitoring appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen Announces Major Step Forward Susan G. Komen® is marking a significant milestone in the effort to improve care and outcomes for people facing inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), thanks to years of grant-supported research, advances in disease diagnosis and advocacy led by Komen and its partners. Already approved by the Centers for Disease […] The post New Diagnosis Codes Improve Timely Access to Care for Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Five years after completing her treatment for breast cancer, Linda Norman faced a new, life-changing diagnosis: metastatic breast cancer (MBC). As she navigated fatigue, joint pain and the emotional toll of her diagnosis, she found unexpected relief and strength through exercise. For Linda, exercise didn’t just help her body, it became a key part of managing her life with MBC. The post Linda’s Story: The Powerful Link Between Exercise and Metastatic Breast Cancer appeared first on Susan G...| Susan G. Komen®
Elizabeth Chavez, a patient navigator at Susan G. Komen’s Patient Care Center (PCC), shares how she and her team work to reduce the financial barriers to care within the breast cancer community. Read her story below. No one should have to choose between breast cancer treatment and paying their rent or buying groceries. As patient […] The post Through the Eyes of a Patient Navigator: Reducing Financial Barriers to Breast Cancer Care appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
The 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting highlighted several groundbreaking developments across the landscape of breast cancer research, from early detection to cutting-edge treatments. These advances offer hope to individuals diagnosed at every stage of breast cancer, from early-stage disease to metastatic breast cancer (MBC). In this episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, we speak with Dawn Hershman, […] The post Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 14: Highlights from ASCO 2025 appeared first on...| Susan G. Komen®
After Shawna Bramel received a diagnosis of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), she described the empowerment that came with knowledge: “I researched everything and familiarized myself with treatment options so I could make informed decisions for myself.” Like Shawna, many people feel more in control when they understand what makes their type of breast cancer […] The post Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): What to Know After a Diagnosis appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
When Tennille was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no idea it could have been connected to her grandfather’s prostate cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Two years ago, Jennifer learned she had stage 0 breast cancer. "My doctors assured me a simple lumpectomy would take care of it," she said. "But it didn't." Jennifer had to advocate for herself to get the treatment she wanted, which led to a second breast cancer diagnosis. The post Jennifer’s Breast Cancer Story: Trust Your Instincts appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Nothing prepared Suzy for a metastatic (stage 4) breast diagnosis. "I'm learning to live in the in-between."| Susan G. Komen®
ShareForCures Alliance welcomes For the Breast of Us-the first-ever, inclusive online community for women of color affected by breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
