When Jude Bayasi wanted to volunteer to support the breast cancer community, he never expected his search would lead him to starting a breast cancer awareness club at Arizona State University (ASU). Inspired by his grandmother’s experience with the disease, Jude connected with Komen and launched the Breast Cancer Hope Initiative, giving fellow students a way to raise awareness, fundraise and take action on campus.
When Amanda learned she had breast cancer, she wasn’t prepared for how fast everything moved. “I was diagnosed at the end of October, by the second week of November I had my egg retrieval surgery and then a week after that, I began chemotherapy,” she said. “In three weeks, I did all of that.”
For longtime participant Sheryl M., her reason for walking the 3-Day 17 times has evolved over the years. Her first walk — the 2005 Philadelphia 3-Day — was in memory of her mother, Sandee. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 35 and died at the age of 46.
Every spring since 1982, Anne Ashburn has laced up for Bloomsday, Spokane’s annual 12K race. For more than four decades, it’s been a constant in her life. In 2026, as she prepared for her 43rd Bloomsday, Anne decided she wanted to do more than simply cross the finish line. She wanted to make a difference in the fight to end breast cancer.
Six years ago, Beth Porreca learned she had stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer (IBC). “I had no idea what IBC was,” Beth said. “I had a rash and some swelling. I honestly thought I was having an allergic reaction. I was wrong. I had more than a rash.” Watch Beth’s story in her own words.
For over a year, Jeanelle tried to convince her doctor that something was wrong. “I had leaking from one of my breasts and it felt heavy,” she said. “But my doctor kept telling me I was too young for breast cancer.” The day Jeanelle felt a lump, she knew it was time to advocate for herself and push for a mammogram.
Living with treatment-induced menopause during or following breast cancer treatment can be difficult to manage. Many treatments push women into early menopause and leave them facing intense symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, vaginal dryness, sexual dysfunction, bone density loss, joint aches and mood changes. Today, there are several clinically tested approaches and […]
Breast cancer treatment, menopause and bone health can intersect at a time of life already full of change. For someone diagnosed with breast cancer during a period of age-related hormonal changes, symptoms can seem to compound. Changes in estrogen can affect your treatment plan, bone health and quality of life. In this blog, we walk […]
When Paula L. first heard about the Susan G. Komen 3-Day® she didn’t know anyone who had been affected by breast cancer. While she was always drawn to a physical challenge, the fundraising commitment felt daunting, so she filed the idea away for another time.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast Honesty Begins with Us Breast cancer isn’t stopping, but neither are we. We’re on a mission to create a world where no one dies from breast cancer. Breast cancer isn’t just continuing; it’s showing up in younger women who were told they had nothing to worry about. It’s showing […]
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. Whether it’s groundbreaking […]
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, communities across the country find creative ways to fundraise and support the fight against breast cancer. This October, community partners are transforming familiar experiences into meaningful opportunities to make a difference, from adding loved ones’ names to a NASCAR race car to working out for a cause and creating ornaments for a holiday tree.
