National Guidelines Create Path Toward Early Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Zambia
A collaboration between Susan G. Komen and the Zambian Ministry of Health will help detect breast cancer early and save more lives there.
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World Cancer Day: How Far We’ve Come, And How Far We Still Have To Go To Create A World Without Breast Cancer
On this World Cancer Day, Susan G. Komen President and CEO, Paula Schneider spoke to employees at technology leader Salesforce highlighting how far we’ve come, how far we still have to go, and simple ways that they can help.
The Power Of One
One is a powerful number. One person can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
Communicating With Your Health Care Team
On my journey with breast cancer, I have had numerous friends, colleagues and family members diagnosed with breast cancer and have acquired “sisters AND brothers” through our deep networks of charities, support groups, online forums. Yet, one thing seems to ring true through all of us – how we communicate with our care team.
Ellen, bubly Donate To Komen During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Watch an audience member play “bubly bucks” on The Ellen Show and raise $10,000 for Susan G. Komen and breast cancer research.
What to Expect After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Susan G. Komen’s navigation tool can give you an overview of common breast cancer treatment plans and provide you with different information on the various types of treatment.
Susan G. Komen Unveils “LivePink” Program to Help Consumers This October
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month each October brings an overload of pink products with promises of donations toward the fight against breast cancer upon purchase. But as a consumer in a sea of pink, how can you know that your purchase is really making a difference?
Patient Perspective: What Should You Ask Your Doctor at the First Oncology Appointment?
As a breast cancer survivor and patient advocate, I’m often asked for advice from people who were newly diagnosed about what to do and what to expect.
Historic Research Investment Focuses on Metastatic Breast Cancer
Every fall Susan G. Komen announces our annual investment in research. This is always an exciting time, as it is the culmination of a year-long process to raise the funds, set priorities for the funding and gather the leading minds in breast cancer research to review their peers’ applications and help us determine which projects to award.
Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Now What? Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Few women (or men) are truly prepared to receive a breast cancer diagnosis. Knowing what to ask your doctor is a challenge for the newly diagnosed. The challenge is made even greater by ongoing improvements in how we manage breast cancer. The following list of questions will help you get off to a great start with your doctors.
Listening to Your Body for Signs of Recurrence
If you’re like most people diagnosed with stages 0-3 breast cancer, you fear that your breast cancer will come back, or recur. This can happen either in the breast that had your original cancer, or metastasize, meaning the breast cancer spreads to another part of your body.
The Importance of Forgiveness
Welcome to my inaugural article for Susan G. Komen. I am delighted to share with you my journey with breast cancer, as well as practical advice to help you cope and heal throughout your own journey with the disease.