The Audacity of October - Susan G. Komen®
Ash had gender-affirming surgery in October 2022, during which a tumor was found. Weeks later, he learned he had breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Ash had gender-affirming surgery in October 2022, during which a tumor was found. Weeks later, he learned he had breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
You’re young. You’ve got your whole future ahead of you. You’ve got plans, which might include a career to build, kids to raise, people to love and a future to chase. And then, out of left field comes something you weren’t planning to hear: “You’ve got breast cancer.” It’s not something you expected to face, […] The post You’re Not Too Young, Bestie: Facing Early-Stage Breast Cancer as a Young Woman appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Prioritizing your own health and wellness is essential to supporting the people you love, and it can improve your well-being. Did you know some healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a healthy weight, staying active and eating a healthy diet, can help you lower your risk of developing breast cancer? The post Nature’s Bounty Helps Promote Breast Health & Healthy Living appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn more about the pages that serve as a go-to source for reliable, science-based content in the breast cancer space.| Susan G. Komen®
When Patti Kelly found a small lump before a long-awaited vacation, she never imagined it would lead to a breast cancer diagnosis. Her recovery brought a new purpose: to inspire others and champion the importance of early detection. The post Patti’s Story: The Importance of Early Detection appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
October 15 is Global Lobular Cancer Awareness Day. Invasive lobular cancer (ILC) is the second most common type of invasive breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
You’ve obviously heard of breasts, but have you heard of dense breasts? It’s possible you haven’t. What do we mean when we say, “dense breasts?” Breasts are made up of fat and tissue. The tissue part includes lobules (small, round sacs that produce milk) and milk ducts (canals that carry the milk from the lobules […] The post You’re Not Too Young, Bestie: What to Know About Dense Breasts appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Every great team has a mascot. When you join ShareForCures (SFC), you get one, too. Meet the SFC unicorn, Hope and learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
While yearly mammograms are considered a normal routine for women over the age of 40, other women may still need one. Here's 5 reasons why.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how exercise helps Linda cope with metastatic breast cancer. She shares how movement alleviates fatigue, eases pain and improves her well-being.| Susan G. Komen®
Komen patient navigator Elizabeth Chavez shares how she and her team of navigators in Komen’s Patient Care Center work to reduce the financial barriers to care within the breast cancer community.| Susan G. Komen®
After learning she had breast cancer, Jennifer pushed for genetic testing, which revealed she carries the CHEK2 gene mutation.| Susan G. Komen®
Debricca's treatment for breast cancer was not without challenges. When she completed treatment, she was able to focus on healing.| Susan G. Komen®
When Siana learned she had breast cancer, her world stopped. She was angry and scared, but realized she needed to focus on the positive.| Susan G. Komen®
At Susan G. Komen, our mission to end breast cancer is at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to invite you to join us at upcoming events designed to bring you closer to the work we're doing every day to make a difference, so you can see your impact firsthand.| Susan G. Komen®
