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• Empowering Young Adults Through Research and Community: The ShareForCures® Alliance and Young Survival Coalition

  By Shannon Woodworth| Susan G. Komen@ 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.

  By Shannon Woodworth · Susan G. Komen

  Apr. 22, 2025

• Welcome New Faces to Komen’s Scientific Advisory Board and AIS Steering Committee

  By Shannon Woodworth| Susan G. Komen@ 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.

  By Shannon Woodworth · Susan G. Komen

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Rachel’s Story: A Different Lens at 23

  By Shannon Woodworth| Susan G. Komen@ 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.

  By Shannon Woodworth · Susan G. Komen

  Apr. 02, 2025

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Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen is a nonprofit organization based in the U.S. that focuses on combating breast cancer through research, community health initiatives, and advocacy. Founded in 1982 by Nancy Goodman Brinker in Dallas, Texas, the organization aims to save lives by addressing critical needs in communities and investing in research for prevention and cures. Komen supports various programs, including research funding for breast cancer studies, patient navigation services to assist individuals in accessing healthcare, and community health initiatives targeting underserved populations. The organization also engages in global outreach and advocacy efforts to improve breast cancer care and insurance coverage. With a dedicated team of 194 employees and nearly 3,000 volunteers, Komen actively works to provide educational materials, fundraising merchandise, and digital tools to support breast cancer patients, survivors, and at-risk individuals.