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Nobody plans for breast cancer. One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, yet the words, “You have breast cancer” often come as a complete shock. Susan G. Komen meets breast cancer patients where they are and ensures nobody faces breast cancer alone. Whether a patient needs […]
Breast cancer remains one of the most common health concerns among women worldwide. Fortunately, advancements in medical technology have helped find breast cancer earlier, and coupled with effective treatment, have led to improved breast cancer survival.
While everyone is at risk for breast cancer, some people are at a higher risk than others. To complicate things further, some who have few to no risk factors (aside from being born female and getting older) will develop breast cancer, while others that do have these risk factors will never develop breast cancer.
Talking about your family’s health history is often easier said than done. A person’s health is a sensitive subject, and some family members may be very private and quiet about their health. No one should be forced to share, but you can encourage your family member by letting them know how this information can help you make informed decisions about your care and that their health history may also impact you.
Breast cancer is a concern for everyone, but it is a tragedy for the Black community. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Black women in the U.S. Additionally, current data show Black women in the U.S. are about 40% more likely than white women to die of breast cancer, and they are also more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier age, at a later stage and with more aggressive types of tumors.
Join us on a transformative journey with Alexandra Spinner, a fitness advocate who faced a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis in 2019. Discover her holistic approach to surviving and thriving, embracing “survival of the wisest” as she shares invaluable insights into fitness, self-care, and resilience. Alexandra’s story will inspire you to start small, prioritize your health, and find empowerment, even in the face of adversity.
Breast cancer can happen at any age but younger women often find it harder to be taken seriously and listened to by health care providers when advocating for their breast health or issues with their breasts.
By Paula Schneider, President & CEO, Susan G. Komen When you’re diagnosed with cancer, it’s not only a matter of, “Will I survive?” For countless low-income breast cancer patients, it’s a question of “Can I afford to feed my family, pay rent and save my own life—all at the same time?” In the U.S., breast […]
A new Susan G. Komen report shows how financial barriers undermine care for breast cancer patients, often forcing them to chose between paying for treatment or daily living expenses.
Ashley Fernandez and Brenda Nelson are living with incurable breast cancer. They’re determined to live their best lives and celebrate when scans show their disease is stable.
Susan G. Komen filed a Brief of Amicus Curiae with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in which it makes the case for preventive breast cancer services to be covered by insurers.
Anyone needing help accessing a breast cancer screening mammogram or diagnostic test can reach out to Komen’s Breast Care Helpline for support at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or helpline@komen.org.
