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 in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.
Susan G. Komen PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
Live 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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