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3 Reasons to Ask About Gene Mutations if you’ve been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer 

Gene mutations play a key role in the development of breast cancer, but asking your doctor about these mutations can impact your breast cancer experience. Your DNA contains the instructions for thousands of genes written in a special code. For example, genes contain the information that determines the color of your eyes. They also contain […]

Diversity in Breast Cancer Research: How ShareForCures Is Leading the Charge

For decades, breast cancer research has long been limited by the lack of diversity in data. Each person’s breast cancer experience tells their own story and is one piece of the puzzle of finding the cures for breast cancer. This is one of the reasons why Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures® research registry was created. This […]

End the Wait and Pass the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act

The Metastatic Breast Cancer Access (MBC) to Care Act is federal legislation that would immediately end the wait times for someone living with MBC to receive Social Security Disability Insurance and Medicare, benefits that they rely on to live. MBC is an aggressive form of cancer that has spread beyond the breast to nearby organs […]

VIPink: Leaders Fundraising to End Breast Cancer

For community leaders motivated to help end breast cancer, Susan G. Komen’s ambassador fundraising programs offer dedicated supporters a chance to engage with their networks to fundraise in support of Komen. This story highlights the journeys of three of Komen’s dedicated supporters who inspired others to give back and make a meaningful impact in the fight to end breast cancer.

Shining a Spotlight on the Promise of Exercise in the Management of MBC 

Research has shown that exercise can improve overall survival, treatment tolerability and quality of life for women with early-stage breast cancer. But what about women who are living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC)? Through a clinical trial, researchers are exploring whether the addition of exercise to standard treatment could hold promise for women living with […]