NONPROFIT MEMBER: Susan G. Komen
Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and worldwide by:
• Advocating for patients and improving access to high-quality care
• Driving research breakthroughs
• Offering direct patient, caregiver and family member support
• Empowering people with trustworthy information
• Unifying communities to drive greater impact
As a founding member of MBC Alliance, Komen works alongside this collective group of nonprofits, pharmaceutical and biotech industry members, and patient advocates to transform the lives of those living with metastatic breast cancer.
Komen offers a variety of MBC resources, such as the Patient Care Center, which offers support, guidance and information about clinical trials to patients, caregivers and their families. They also provide free online events and seminars through the MBC Impact Series and offer community support through the Metastatic (Stage IV) Breast Cancer Facebook Group.
Susan G. Komen PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Educational Resources and Support for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Komen provides a dedicated hub of trusted resources, educational materials and support services specifically designed for individuals living with metastatic (stage 4) breast cancer.
Link to programLive Virtual Metastatic Breast Cancer Programs
The Komen MBC Impact Series provides free online seminars for people living with metastatic breast cancer and their loved ones, offering a safe, collaborative space to gather information related to MBC and discover practical resources to help make decisions for improved physical and emotional health.
Link to programPatient Navigation
Komen's patient navigators are here to help by empowering and guiding patients to overcome barriers to high quality, timely care. Contact the Helpline to be connected to a navigator.
Link to programBreast Care Helpline
The Breast Care Helpline offers support provided by trained specialists and oncology social workers to support those navigating our complex health care system in both English and Spanish, including emotional support, referrals to resources, and information on clinical trials.
Link to programFinancial Support
Komen's Financial Assistance Program provides financial assistance to patients currently in treatment for expenses such as housing, transportation, food, medications, and more.
Link to programClinical Trial Education Initiative
Clinical trials are key to making progress against breast cancer. People who join clinical trials receive high-quality care, and at the same time are contributing to research that could help themselves or others. Komen wants to help people with breast cancer find—and participate in—clinical trials, including trials supported by Komen.
Link to programClinical Trials for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn about clinical trials for people with metastatic breast cancer.
Link to programLiving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The About Breast Cancer section of komen.org provides a place for those living with metastatic breast cancer and those who love them to get comprehensive information that is safe, current, accurate, consistent, and evidence-based such as information for those newly diagnosed, recommended treatments, and managing side effects and more.
Link to programMetastatic Breast Cancer Facts for Life
This Facts for Life fact sheet defines metastatic breast cancer and describes types of treatment and management of fatigue and pain.
Link to programQuestions to Ask Your Doctor: Metastatic Breast Cancer
This resource provides questions and a place to write notes to help guide a conversation with a doctor regarding metastatic breast cancer.
Link to programSusan G. Komen's Center for Public Policy
Since our early days, we have worked to mobilize our communities to take action. Sound government action is critical for making the broad, systemic and lasting changes we need to end breast cancer forever. But we cannot do it alone. Sign up to become an Advocate and join us!
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