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Breast Cancer Breakthroughs Episode 11 – Changing the Game with New Hormone Therapies for ER-Positive Breast Cancer 

Research

For the past 20 years, people with early estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer have received a standard treatment, including hormone therapies like aromatase inhibitors or tamoxifen. While these patients generally have good outcomes after this treatment, they are still at risk for recurrence. As researchers seek more targeted and effective treatments for people with early […]

System Malfunction: Two Cell Processes That Lead to Breast Cancer 

Know More

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be wondering why it happened. Breast cancer isn’t something you can “catch” from someone else. It develops when normal processes that keep your breast cells happy and healthy malfunction.  All the cells in your body have a system of checks and balances that keep them healthy. […]

Komen and CURE® Educated Patient Updates (EPU) Series

Community

Komen is committed to providing a collaborative, educational space for those living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Because of this, we are excited to announce our partnership with CURE® for their Educated Patient Updates (EPU) series. This series will support and empower the MBC community; including patients, caregivers and healthcare providers; with the latest updates […]

Antibody-Drug Conjugates – What Do They Mean for Patients? 

Research

Chemotherapy is a trusted breast cancer treatment, but standard chemotherapy kills all cells that divide quickly, including healthy ones. While chemotherapy is effective, it also brings patients a variety of unwanted side effects, including hair loss, fatigue and a weakened immune system. Today, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are emerging as an alternative to conventional chemotherapy for […]

Understanding What it Means if You’re Told You Have Dense Breasts 

Advocacy

Beginning September 10, 2024, all mammography centers across the U.S. will be required to notify women about their breast density after having a mammogram. Studies reveal that many people are unaware that having dense breasts can increase their risk of breast cancer and most are unaware of what to do if they are told they […]

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