Hope: The ShareForCures Unicorn - 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®
Genomic testing can help personalize your breast cancer treatment plan by helping map a path ahead. When navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, it can feel like approaching one fork in the road after another. What treatments will I need? Will I need chemotherapy? What is right for me? Genomic testing, which could also be called […] The post Mapping Your Path: How Genomic Testing Can Personalize Your Breast Cancer Treatment Plan appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
“Breast cancer? I don’t need to worry about that right now. I’m too young.” If you’re in your 20s, 30s or even 40s, this might be your thought process. You might think, “I don’t need to worry about breast cancer right now. That’s for later, when I’m older.” Unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Breast cancer can […] The post You’re Not Too Young, Bestie: Know Your Risk appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Since 2021, Avocados From Mexico has partnered with Komen to support breast cancer awareness. They believe everyone should aim to eat ‘good’ fats – avocados have good fats and almost 20 vitamins and minerals that support a healthy lifestyle. Patricia Johnson is a longtime wellness advocate at her company and healthy living, including eating healthy […] The post Hiking Through Breast Cancer and Beyond appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
In 2020, just as everyone was trying to come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic, Karri Banovitz learned she had breast cancer. This is her story in her own words. Finding a Lump In April, I felt a lump in my breast. I was already scheduled to have my mammogram, so I didn’t think […] The post Breast Cancer Made Me Stronger appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Seven years after finishing treatment for stage 2 breast cancer, Valarie was devastated to learn she had metastatic breast cancer. “While my diagnosis is not curable, I continue to fight every day," she said. The post Valarie’s Story: Continuing to Fight Every Day appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
As Sara was preparing to move across the country with her husband and young daughter, she received a breast cancer diagnosis. “Each chemo session I followed with movement – a hike to reclaim energy, a run to feel alive," Sara said. The post Breast Cancer Reshapes But Does Not Define Me appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer? Together, we can end breast cancer. The post This October, Help Us Make a Difference 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®
In a small, rural town in southern Minnesota, Cyndi spent her days as a wife, mother and high school English teacher. In 2018, after she tried everything to mitigate persistent rib pain, she had an appointment that set her on a path she never anticipated.| Susan G. Komen®
