Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Treatment | Susan G. Komen®
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex), a hormone therapy drug, is used to treat hormone-receptor positive breast cancers.| Susan G. Komen®
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex), a hormone therapy drug, is used to treat hormone-receptor positive breast cancers.| Susan G. Komen®
Around 40% of breast cancers, especially those that are hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and HER2-negative (HER2-), begin with a change or mutation in the PIK3CA gene. This mutation happens only in cancer cells and not in healthy cells. Like a switch stuck in the “on” position, a PIK3CA mutation signals cancer cells to keep growing, even […] The post Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 16: On the Horizon of PI3K Pathway Inhibition appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| 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®
Click here to find citations for facts and statistics about breast cancer survivorship.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn ways breast cancer survivors can treat menopausal symptoms.| Susan G. Komen®
What is it? Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Its different forms are often called “retinoids.” They include retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and retinyl ester. Vitamin A is needed for the proper growth and functioning of many parts of the body, including the eyes, skin, and immune system. It can be found in many foods, […]| Susan G. Komen®
Few dietary factors are linked to breast cancer risk, but eating a healthy diet is good for overall health.| Susan G. Komen®
Does eating fat affect survival? Studies have looked at whether a low fat diet after breast cancer diagnosis improves survival.| Susan G. Komen®
Most people diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States will live for many years after their diagnosis. Learn more and get valuable statistics about living with breast cancer here.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about factors that may be linked to breast cancer and what to do if you’re at higher risk.| Susan G. Komen®
Find general information about breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
A clinical breast exam (CBE) is a physical examination of the breasts done by a health care provider. It’s often done during your regular medical check-up.| Susan G. Komen®
SHAREFORCURES FAQs Overview of ShareForCures® Understanding ShareForCures Participation in ShareForCures Data Privacy and Protection in ShareForCures Completing Surveys in ShareForCures Accessibility in ShareForCures Technical and other issues Additional Information about ShareForCures| Susan G. Komen®
Coping with stress can be hard for breast cancer survivors. It can be a struggle to cope with stress, but there are some things you can do that may help.| Susan G. Komen®
Many new treatments for metastatic breast cancer are under study. Most of these are drug therapies. Talk with your doctor about clinical trials. Learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about metastatic breast cancer (stage 4 breast cancer), signs and symptoms, how it is treated and more.| Susan G. Komen®
A list of breast cancer references for the Diagnosing Breast Cancer section.| Susan G. Komen®
Some people need a surgical biopsy to effectively diagnose breast cancer. Most surgical biopsies are excisional biopsies. Learn more here.| Susan G. Komen®
Fine needle aspiration (fine needle biopsy) removes cells from a suspicious lump in the breast. Learn about the procedure and its advantages/drawbacks.| Susan G. Komen®
Advocate health in the science industry. Find out how you can become an advocate in science. Advocates help ensure that breast cancer remains a scientific priority.| Susan G. Komen®
Click here to meet the men and women driving our breast cancer research initiatives.| Susan G. Komen®
HOTWORX studios nationwide are turning sweat into support with 30 Minutes to HIIT a Cure, a breast cancer fitness fundraiser in partnership with Go Pink for the Cure. What started as one couple’s idea has grown into a nationwide HIIT challenge where everyone can come together to fight breast cancer one rep at a time. The post 30 Minutes to HIIT a Cure: Putting a Fresh Spin on Breast Cancer Awareness appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| 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®
If you’re like most women, you probably weren’t taught much about women’s health or breast health while in school. But that’s okay; we’ve got you covered. In this issue of Know More, we’ll go beyond puberty and break down how breast tissue changes over time, as well as what’s normal (and what might not be). […] The post What You Didn’t Learn in School About Breast Health #KnowYourNormal 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®
Teen volunteer Alexandria proves how youth volunteerism can inspire others in the fight to end breast cancer through fundraising, advocacy and awareness.| 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®
The Ladies of Power at Heights High use creativity and school spirit to fundraise for breast cancer awareness through Go Pink for the Cure.| Susan G. Komen®
Since 2009, Bank of America has been a proud supporter of Komen,serving as the National Presenting Sponsor of the Komen 3-Day, Race for the Cure and MORE THANK PINK Walk events in the U.S. They also support Komen through their Pink Ribbon Banking Affinity products, which have raised more than $14 million to date.| Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts in order to make the biggest impact against this disease. Join our fight!| Susan G. Komen®
Tumor size is important to breast cancer staging. View the chart for tumor size categories.| Susan G. Komen®
Sometimes breast cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in the underarm area. Learn how lymph node status affects prognosis and treatment.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how to read your pathology report after you've completed neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Sometimes breast cancer spreads to the lymph nodes in the underarm area. Learn how lymph node status affects prognosis and treatment.| Susan G. Komen®
Find the locations and dates of a Susan G Komen Race for the Cure event near you.| Susan G. Komen®
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an aggressive form of locally advanced breast cancer. Learn about IBC, the warning signs, diagnosis, treatment and more.| Susan G. Komen®
In 1994, Ginny Mason learned she had inflammatory breast cancer. It's a rare, aggressive and difficult to diagnose and treat form of the disease. Ginny was told the prognosis was dire. Now, 27 years later, she's a great-grandmother who is passionate about advocating for others.| Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen, IBCRF, and the Milburn Foundation is committed to accelerating Inflammatory Breast Cancer research and improving care and outcomes for people with IBC.| Susan G. Komen®
The caring and compassionate Komen breast care helpline staff provide information about breast cancer and resources for financial assistance and other needed services.| Susan G. Komen®
Learning about treatment and other parts of metastatic breast cancer care may help you feel better prepared to face the challenges ahead. Learn more here.| Susan G. Komen®
HER2-Targeted Therapies for Metastatic Breast Cancer Watch our June 2024 MBC Impact Series, Metastatic HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. HER2 and metastatic breast cancer The HER2 protein is an important driver of cell growth and survival. A pathologist determines HER2 status by testing a sample of the metastatic tumor (from a biopsy of the metastases). Learn more […]| Susan G. Komen®
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®
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 HER2-positive breast cancer has become one of the most treatable forms of breast cancer, with targeted therapies transforming care.| Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is marking a significant milestone in the effort to improve care and outcomes for people facing IBC.| 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®
In this next installment of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, we share some of the biggest research findings and highlights from the 2025 ASCO meeting.| Susan G. Komen®
Recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) or know someone who was? This blog helps you understand what TNBC is.| 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®
When choosing a doctor for your breast cancer treatment, use the sources listed below can help you make an informed decision.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how to find a hospital near you that specialize in breast cancer treatments. Find tips on choosing a hospital for your breast cancer treatment.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about emerging areas in the treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). DCIS is a non-invasive breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about treatment and prognosis for early breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Click here to find citations for facts and statistics about DCIS| 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®
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®
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for breast cancer survivors. Some healthy behaviors may lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence and improve survival.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how living a healthy lifestyle may lower your risk of different types of cancer (including breast cancer) and other health conditions.| Susan G. Komen®
Women who get regular exercise (physical activity) have a lower risk of breast cancer than women who are inactive. Learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
Is there a connection between exercise and breast cancer risk? Review the effects of physical activity on breast cancer patients.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn what to expect when you get a mammogram. Find information for women who have breast implants, are pregnant or have a physical disability.| Susan G. Komen®
Your pathology report contains the information that describes your breast cancer diagnosis.| Susan G. Komen®
Find information and resources on financial assistance and support if you have breast cancer and are in need of help.| Susan G. Komen®
DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) is a non-invasive breast cancer. Learn about treatment for DCIS.| Susan G. Komen®
Margins help show if all of the tumor was removed. Learn how surgical margins are checked and what this means for your breast cancer treatment.| Susan G. Komen®
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is ER-negative, PR-negative and HER2-negative. Learn how common TNBC is, who is likely to get it and ways to treat it.| Susan G. Komen®
Meet the newest members of Susan G. Komen’s Scientific Advisory Board and Advocates in Science Steering Committee.| Susan G. Komen®
Women with dense breast tissue are more likely to get breast cancer than women with fatty breasts. See mammogram images and learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Watch our Mission Moment webinar, Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer. Read our fact sheet on invasive lobular breast cancer. What is invasive lobular breast cancer? Invasive lobular cancer or infiltrating lobular carcinoma (ILC) is invasive breast cancer that begins in the lobules of the breast. The lobules are small, round sacs in […]| Susan G. Komen®
Understanding the difference between absolute risk, lifetime risk and relative risk can help you understand your risk of breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about the different types of research studies. Review the differences between observational studies and randomized controlled trials.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how to read the research tables on this website. Understand the formatting of scientific studies so you can get the most out of the data.| Susan G. Komen®
The quality of a screening test is described in terms of sensitivity, and specificity. Click here to learn how that is measured| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about findings on a mammogram including dense breast tissue and calcifications.| Susan G. Komen®
This section discusses standard breast cancer screening tests and breast cancer screening recommendations. Learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about Susan G. Komen's Center for Public Policy.| 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®
Click here to find citations for facts and statistics about breast cancer treatments.| Susan G. Komen®
Breast cancer treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Personalized care is tailored to you. Learn more about tailored plans and treatment.| Susan G. Komen®
Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the entire breast. There are 2 main types of mastectomy: total (simple) and modified radical. Learn more.| 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®
After COVID-19 led to the cancelation of her local Race for the Cure, Emily Nomberg found a new way to give back in honor of her mom's legacy through Komen's DIY Fundraising.| Susan G. Komen®
Find out about the accuracy of mammograms.| Susan G. Komen®
Read the research about mammography screening for breast cancer in women ages: 40-49.| Susan G. Komen®
An overview of breast cancer information including statistics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, metastatic breast cancer, and survivorship.| Susan G. Komen®
Breast reconstruction can help restore the look and feel of the breast after a mastectomy. Discover different types of breast reconstruction here.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how a family history of breast, ovarian or prostate cancer is linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about male breast cancer. Review statistics, warning signs, risk factors and types of breast cancer in men.| Susan G. Komen®
This section discusses the management of pain related to breast cancer treatment - when and how should you treat it? Learn more here.| Susan G. Komen®
Find out who’s at higher risk of developing breast cancer and learn about special breast cancer screening recommendations for women at higher risk.| Susan G. Komen®
Find breast cancer screening recommendations for women at average risk.| Susan G. Komen®
Click here to find citations for facts and statistics about screening and early detection of breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
