Tag: Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen® Recognizes Five Trailblazers for Lasting Contributions to Breast Cancer Research, Patient Care

Stuart Mitchell

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today recognized five trailblazers in the field of breast cancer, who have furthered our understanding of genetic mutations, treatment response and cancer progression, improved cancer prevention and care in underserved communities and amplified the patient voice in clinical trials. The distinguished individuals are recipients of the Brinker Awards, Rising Star Researcher Award and Research Advocate Champion Award — the highest honors Komen can extend to someone who has devoted their career to advancing breast cancer research. “The groundbreaking contributions of this…

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Study Finds Decrease In Racial Disparity And Increase In Survival Rates In Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Due to Medicaid Expansion

Stuart Mitchell

A new study led by Susan G. Komen® Scholars indicates that patients diagnosed with de novo stage 4 breast cancer – also called metastatic breast cancer– had improved survival rates and decreased mortality rates when those patients had access to care. De novo means the breast cancer was stage 4 at the time of diagnosis and had already spread to distant parts of the body. This is the first study that demonstrates not only the improved outcomes due to Medicaid expansion but also indicates a decrease in the rates of…

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Susan G. Komen® and American Bone Health™ Unite on Campaign to Empower Women Through Healthy Living

Stuart Mitchell

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, is teaming up with American Bone Health™ on a unique education campaign to empower women with information about the importance of heathy living for maintaining good life-long breast and bone health. The campaign, sponsored by Amgen, will seek to help women have constructive conversations with their doctor about appropriate screening and diagnosis to understand their evolving risk of breast cancer, bone loss and fracture throughout their life. “We know that as women age, their risk for both breast cancer and bone…

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