Our Mission: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
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We hope 2021 brings you and your loved ones increased wellness, happiness and more! ✨ #HappyNewYear
#KomenAdvocacy is working to give patients more options when it comes to their treatment with the #CancerDrugParityAct, and you can too: p2a.co/GYTBw95
Your story can help influence our policymakers to protect patients: bit.ly/komenmystory
If you need a mammogram, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to ask your doctor. We've compiled a list of questions to ask your doctor to get the conversation started: sgk.mn/36uSdns
Oct. 1, 10:00 am. Anna drew strength from the love of her son. That moment changed everything — renewing her spirit & giving her the energy to face breast cancer head-on. Her journey was comprised of thousands of moments like this one. Tell us about yours: ww5.komen.org/moments
We agree with the majority of Americans: health insurers shouldn't be allowed to discriminate against patients based on pre-existing conditions. We won't stop fighting to ensure everyone has access to care, but we need you to join us: bit.ly/KomenAdvocates
Breast cancer mortality is 40% higher for Black women in the U.S. than for white women. It's time we do something about it. #KomenAdvocacy is working to achieve health equity with policy. Join us: p2a.co/XrQPtzH
"In my conversations with other women, I remind them that fear is not going to solve your problem. I stress that ignorance is not bliss and fear might actually kill you."- Alicia Cook, breast cancer survivor. Read more of her story: bit.ly/39IxlLl
Susan Brown has been with Komen for 20 years and works daily to provide education and patient support. Tune in to the latest episode of #RealPink to hear her share her breast cancer diagnosis and why it is so important to keep up with your screenings. apple.co/2LMAcsi
Men are often diagnosed at a later stage of breast cancer. They may be less likely than women to report signs and symptoms, leading to a delay in diagnosis. Here's what you need to know: sgk.mn/2BxJdOa #MensHealth
Step therapy requires a patient to first try a preferred drug prior to receiving coverage for the one originally prescribed. #KomenAdvocacy is working to end this harmful policy in your state! Become an advocate to receive alerts when we need your voice: bit.ly/KomenAdvocates
"My biggest supporter in so many ways was my husband. I always knew I married a great guy, but this definitely proved it again." -Amanda Roberts, breast cancer survivor. Read Amanda's story: sgk.mn/2Q8BhJ1
Strap on your snowshoes and join us in 2021 for the Vermont and New Hampshire Virtual Snowshoe events this winter! Register, donate and fundraise: bit.ly/2EfNKYF ❄️
Use your voice to help us do away with health disparities. #KomenAdvocacy is calling on Congress to take action and address health disparities in the U.S. Contact your lawmakers today: p2a.co/XrQPtzH
Every 12 minutes, a woman in the U.S. dies from breast cancer. It's not one path to the cures, but a million moments in the journey we all take together. Unite with us to end breast cancer. Will you join the fight to save lives? Donate today: bit.ly/2PS39C9
