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Chelse’s Story: Finding the Good 

Lynda Nance
Chelse Mcwilliams was just 28 when she learned she had breast cancer. "It was so stressful," she said. "My mother......

Columbia University’s Dr. Neil Vasan...

Amanda DeBard
Dr. Neil Vasan is a Komen grantee and recounts some amazing opportunities and discoveries during the COIVD-19 pandemic....

Julia Hughes: Serving Others as...

Jenni Autry
Julia Hughes pursued an aggressive treatment plan following her stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis in 2015. Three months later, her......

Weill Cornell’s Rulla Tamimi On...

Amanda DeBard
Rulla Tamimi, Sc.D, is a Komen-funded researcher who is studying the importance of diet in breast cancer risk....

Missy Van Lokeren: ‘I Believe...

Jenni Autry
Komen Advocate in Science Missy Van Lokeren was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive lobular breast cancer in 2014. After undergoing......

Dr. Maren Coffman: ‘MBC Patient...

Jenni Autry
Dr. Maren Coffman was originally diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2014, which ultimately metastasized to her brain, bones and......

Dana-Farber’s Dr. Nikhil Wagle Is...

Amanda DeBard
Dr. Nikhil Wagle is a Komen grantee and is using genomics to better understand why some patients respond to treatment......

Elise’s Story: Knowledge is Power

Lynda Nance
Breast cancer has been a part of Elise Harris’ life for decades. Her mother and grandmother each passed away from......

Dana-Farber’s Dr. Elizabeth Mittendorf Wants...

Amanda DeBard
Dr. Elizabeth Mittendorf is a Komen grantee and is working to use the immune system to kill breast cancer and......

Dana-Farber’s Dr. Ann Partridge Helps...

Amanda DeBard
Dr. Ann Partridge is a Komen grantee and is working to better understand breast cancer in young women and factors......

Now, More Than Ever, Breast...

Lynda Nance
During these difficult economic times, costs are rising for everyone, and we've seen an increase in people reaching out to......

Domenica’s Story: As a Latina,...

Lynda Nance
Domenica Lagunas was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in 2020. She works out and undergoes regular wellness appointments, including......