Category Archive: Susan G. Komen National

Jun 14

Race for The Cure: The Power of Pink by Nancy G. Brinker

The founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Nancy G. Brinker has started a blog that will be hosted on The Huffington Post website. Here is a copy of her most recent post from 6/2/11. This weekend, some 40,000 men, women and children will take their places at the starting line near the U.S. …

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May 16

So you’ve been diagnosed…what’s next?

What Happens Next? After the doctor has classified the tumor, he or she will come up with a treatment plan for the patient. Everyone’s treatment plan is different, but there are a few things that are common among all breast cancer patients: Lumpectomy or Mastectomy The first order of business is to get the tumor …

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May 13

Breast Cancer 101

Welcome to Breast Cancer 101! 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That statistic takes a whole new meaning when that person is you or a loved one. Being informed is one of the best ways to help yourself and loved ones through the process of breast cancer treatment. …

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May 12

Who is Susan G. Komen?

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast …

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