Thank you for sharing information about Susan G. Komen on your social media channels. By combining forces and tapping into our various audiences, we want to show that together we can support those who need help today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures. We want to spread the message that ending breast cancer needs all of us.
Creating “a world without breast cancer” may sound too good to be true, but Komen is making strides toward this reality every day. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has been on the frontlines of the fight against breast cancer, and has been making bold, rigorous, and fearless efforts to save lives. Komen’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
What Komen Does
• Conquer aggressive and deadly breast cancers to help people live longer, better lives.
• Ensure all people get the high-quality care they need and achieve health equity.
How Komen Does It
• Drive Research: Guided by world renowned experts, we evaluate and invest in science and technology that will provide the greatest benefit to patients.
• Provide Care: We serve as a trusted breast health care guide by providing evidence-based education, personalized support and connection to timely, high-quality care.
• Take Action: We mobilize people to advocate for policies that protect patients, prioritize research and create lasting systemic changes to improve outcomes for all.
• Unify Community: We unite communities that are bonded by a common interest and come together to deliver a greater impact in ending breast cancer.
How You Can Help
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Join me in supporting Susan G. Komen's vision of a world without breast cancer. Through groundbreaking research, the power of community, the will to change public policy and the heart to care for those who need help, Komen is taking on breast cancer from all sides. Ending breast cancer needs all of us. https://www.komen.org/?form=donate
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Did you know that Susan G. Komen offers a free monthly online educational series devoted to the needs of those living with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer (MBC)? Join the Komen MBC Impact Series to meet others in the MBC community, participate in live sessions with leading MBC researchers and doctors, and gather helpful information from wellness experts.https://www.komen.org/about-komen/our-impact/breast-cancer/metastatic-breast-cancer-impact-series/
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Want to contribute to a world without breast cancer? With ShareForCures, you can. Your health experiences could help researchers develop new treatments and cures. Discover more about this empowering research registry: komen.org/shareforcures/
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Susan G. Komen's Center for Public Policy has passed legislation in 20 states and counting to remove the financial barrier to medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3xjsRc2
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Komen understands the importance of trust. That’s why they are committed to transparency and accountability in everything they do. See their latest Impact Report on how your support is moving us closer to a world without breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3xzblAP
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Susan G Komen has contributed nearly $1.1 billion to breast cancer research and helped make access to care easier for all people through policy, advocacy and direct patient support programs. Learn more about Komen's mission and join the fight to end breast cancer forever: komen.org
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Susan G. Komen has supported all 19 FDA-approved breast cancer drugs over the last 12 years. I am so proud to be part of Komen’s commitment to their vision of a world without breast cancer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4c2XuSI
Ending breast cancer needs all of us. About every 2 minutes someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. That is why I have teamed up with Susan G. Komen to spread the word that early detection and effective treatment saves lives. For more information, visit komen.org
Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? If you have questions about breast cancer, call 1-877 GO- KOMEN. Susan G. Komen navigators offer free, personalized navigation services to patients, caregivers and family members. Learn more at www.komen.org/patientcarecenter
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One in 39 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer. Susan G. Komen encourages you to talk with your doctor about breast cancer screening. Early detection and effective treatment provide the best chance of survival from breast cancer. Learn more: https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/screening/
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Men get breast cancer too. In fact, 1 in 833 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Educate the men in your life about the warning signs of breast cancer. Learn more from Susan G. Komen here: https://www.komen.org/wp-content/uploads/Men-can-get-breast-cancer-too.pdf
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Susan G. Komen wants to ensure all people get the care they need. This means addressing the unacceptable reality that Black women in the U.S. diagnosed with breast cancer are about 40% more likely to die than white women. That's why Komen developed Stand for H.E.R. - a Health Equity Revolution. This program addresses breast cancer disparities in the Black community to help create a world where Black people have the same chances of surviving breast cancer as anyone else. Read more about Stand for H.E.R: https://bit.ly/3LfGsU2L
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Thanks to supporters like you and me, Susan G. Komen’s Stand for H.E.R. - a Health Equity Revolution program is making a positive impact in the Black community, but there’s still more work to do. Learn how Komen is working to eliminate breast cancer disparities in a new Stand for H.E.R. Impact Report. https://www.komen.org/wp-content/uploads/Stand-for-H.E.R.-A-Health-Equity-Revolution-Breast-Cancer-Impact-Report.pdf
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women in the U.S. Susan G. Komen wants to change that by encouraging Hispanic and Latino communities to learn their family health history and talk to their health care provider about breast cancer screening. https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/race-ethnicity/
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community face a unique set of challenges when it comes to breast health, which can put them at greater risk of breast cancer. Learn more about LGBTQ+ #BreastCancer disparities and available resources from Susan G. Komen. https://bit.ly/49WCJ9n
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Did you know that screening tests like mammograms can help detect breast cancer at an early stage when the chances of survival are highest? Whether you’re ready to get your first mammogram or want to know more about follow-up tests after an abnormal finding, Susan G. Komen can help you learn about breast cancer screening tests and help you take charge of your health. https://bit.ly/49R6EjL
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. That is why Susan G. Komen reminds you to talk with your doctor about your breast cancer risk and what screening tests are right for you. Learn more: https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/
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Understanding your breast cancer diagnosis is crucial for making treatment decisions that are right for you. Susan G. Komen is a trusted educational resource for diverse populations and can assist with finding access to high-quality care. Learn more at https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/diagnosis/ or call the Komen Breast Care Helpline at 1-877-GO-KOMEN.
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This year I am walking in the Komen MORE THAN PINK. Will you join me? Together we’ll ensure breakthrough discoveries continue, so that people facing breast cancer today receive the care they need to live longer, better lives. The dollars you raise bring us one step closer to ending breast cancer. Register: https://bit.ly/3wxUdpP
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Will you join me this year? The Komen Race for the Cure ensures breakthrough discoveries continue, so that people facing breast cancer today receive the care they need to live longer, better lives. Join us. The dollars you raise bring us one step closer to ending breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3wxUdpP
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In this community no one fights breast cancer alone. Breast cancer patients need your support. Register for a Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk or Race for the Cure in your community. Ending breast cancer needs all of us. https://bit.ly/3wxUdpP
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Breast cancer may seem like a less urgent concern in a world where we’ve made so many important advances in breast cancer screening and treatment, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The truth is that in the U.S., every 12 minutes someone loses their life to breast cancer. This National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, join Susan G. Komen in taking action to end breast cancer. Learn more at komen.org.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Day is observed annually on October 13th to raise awareness about MBC, also known as stage 4 breast cancer.
Those affected by this disease urgently need increased research, state and federal policy change, additional resources and the support of all of us.
On this day, we are inviting our community to join with Susan G. Komen in raising our voices and standing in solidarity with those facing the challenges of aggressive advanced stage cancer.
#MetastaticBreastCancer #MBC #MetastaticBreastCancerDay #MBCDay #SusanGKomen
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Hispanic women in the U.S. Susan G. Komen wants to change that. This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we encourage the Hispanic and Latino communities to take charge of their breast health, get screened and learn their family health histories. https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/race-ethnicity/
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If someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, how do you support them? Susan G. Komen suggests learning about breast cancer, offering help with practical needs like shopping or child care, and providing emotional support by just “being there.” Learn more:
https://www.komen.org/wp-content/uploads/Co-Survivors-How-to-Help-Those-You-Care-about-Cope-with-Breast-Cancer-Brochure.pdf
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Through my friends at Susan G. Komen, you can win tickets to see Andy Grammer on his new “Greater Than: A One Man Show” Tour! Enter for FREE to see Andy Grammer live in select cities from Sept. 22 to Oct. 25! Plus, there’s a chance to upgrade to a VIP experience—all while supporting breast cancer awareness! Beyond his music career, Andy is known for his involvement in charitable causes, with breast cancer awareness holding a special place in his heart. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Find all the details and sweepstakes rules here: https://www.komen.org/how-to-help/win-andy-grammer-tickets/
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Make a purchase that can save lives from breast cancer. When you shop Live Pink this October, you are supporting lifesaving breast cancer research and vital patient support services with Susan G. Komen. Shop now: komen.org/livepink #NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth #SusanGKomen #LivePink #ShopLivePink
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