Care, Community Today Susan G. Komen announced the creation of a new Komen COVID-19 Action Fund to help the organization support the unique needs of people facing breast cancer during this health and economic crisis. Rising unemployment, mandatory stay at home orders, and an overburdened health care system is causing a perfect storm for breast cancer patients who have questions or need care. Funds raised will ensure that Komen is able to help those in need of support during this crisis. “We know that people who have been impacted by breast cancer, or who are concerned that they may have breast cancer, need help getting the care they need now more than ever,” said Paula Schneider, CEO of Susan G. Komen. “Whether it’s providing information, finding alternative resources or helping people stay in treatment by providing financial assistance to help remove barriers to care, we are here to help. But we can only be here for patients if we have funds available to deploy in assisting them.” Komen remains committed to doing whatever it takes to save lives by supporting those most vulnerable within the breast cancer community. The Komen COVID-19 Action Fund supports urgent needs among our breast cancer community today. Donors to the fund ensure important services continue for those in need, including: Komen’s Breast Care and Clinical Trials Helpline, which is receiving record-high call volumeKomen’s Treatment Assistance program, which provides financial assistance to patients going through treatment Guiding patients through difficult decisions and providing psychosocial support from oncology social workersKomen’s advocacy for breast cancer patients and their needs among policy makers Funding lifesaving research and clinical trials to discover new treatments People and companies interested in supporting the unique needs of breast cancer patients during this health crisis are encouraged to visit coronavirus.komen.org to learn more and to donate to the Fund. For people looking for support, Komen’s Breast Care Helpline can provide information, social support and help with coping strategies related to anxiety or concerns during these uncertain times. Calls to the helpline are answered by a trained and caring staff member in English or Spanish, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. You can reach the helpline by phone at 1-877-GO-KOMEN (465-6636), or by email at helpline@komen.org. Komen also noted that COVID-19 is disrupting routine screenings for many women and supports delaying screening during this heath crisis. However, Komen strongly encourages people to know what is normal for them, and to report to their health care provider any changes. The warning signs for breast cancer are not the same for all women. The most common signs are changes to the look or feel of the breast, but a full list of warning signs for breast cancer can be found on komen.org. Contact a doctor if you notice any change in your breast. << Previous Post Non-Profits Are Critical Part of... Komen Blog Read More Next Post >> Breast Cancer Doctors Answer Patients’... Komen Blog Read More Related Stories Previous Next Komen Blog What Are The Odds: Father... Read More Komen Blog Tai Harden-Moore Celebrates Her Kids... Read More Komen Blog COVID-19 Quarantine and Your Mental... Read More Komen Blog Pam Kohl Tries Tumor-Freezing Therapy... Read More Komen Blog Now is the Moment for... Read More Komen Blog A Challenge to Accelerate the... Read More Komen Blog The Power Of One Read More Komen Blog No More Vacations, No More... Read More Komen Blog Who’s Your One: Cathy and... Read More Komen Blog Women Should Consider Getting Screened... Read More Komen Blog My Mom is a Fighter,... Read More Komen Blog Environmental Chemicals and Breast Cancer... Read More Komen Blog What’s New for Breast Cancer... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer Patients & Those... Read More Komen Blog Drug Shows Promise Against Aggressive... Read More Komen Blog The Importance of Supporting Charities... Read More Komen Blog Olympian Uses Medalist Mindset to... Read More Komen Blog How Do You Thank Someone... Read More