Susan G. Komen

3 weeks ago | komen.org | Shannon Woodworth

“You don’t understand, lady. From what I’m seeing on the screen, this is a highly suspicious lump. If I were you, I’d get ready for next steps,” said the radiologist. Next steps?   The only “next step” I had in mind five minutes earlier in the waiting room was whether I’d stop for regular coffee or decaf on the way home. “We need a biopsy for confirmation, but this doesn’t look good. This anomaly in your right breast is very likely cancer.

1 month ago | komen.org | Shannon Woodworth

In 2014, Emm-winning TV Host, Samantha Harris was just 40 years old when she felt a lump in her breast while she was getting dressed. This was just eleven days after she had a clear yearly mammogram, so her doctors reassured her it was likely nothing. Samantha felt otherwise. “I just knew something wasn’t right. Four months later, my inner voice was screaming at me,” she said.

1 month ago | komen.org | Shannon Woodworth

ShareForCures and the ShareForCures Alliance Breast cancer research is evolving every day, thanks to the power of data and the individuals who contribute theirs. Susan G. Komen’s ShareForCures is a breast cancer research registry that connects scientists with real-world data from people who have or had breast cancer.

1 month ago | komen.org | Shannon Woodworth

Meet the research and advocate experts helping to guide the future of breast cancer research and patient care.  As we look ahead to a new fiscal year at Komen, we are proud to welcome new and renewing members to our Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and the Advocates in Science (AIS) Steering Committee. These trusted advisors and advocates bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise to help advance our mission to end breast cancer.

2 months ago | komen.org | Shannon Woodworth

April is Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month and Rachel’s story exemplifies a perspective that will help many going through a similar experience. Though a breast cancer diagnosis forced her onto a path she never expected, she has emerged with wisdom, resilience and a deeper appreciation for the present.