SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE


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Statement on Increased Funding Proposal for the New York State Cancer Services Program

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends the State Assembly's proposed funding increase of $2.5 million for the Cancer Services Program (CSP) in the FY2025 Budget.

Key Points: 
  • ALBANY, N.Y., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends the State Assembly's proposed funding increase of $2.5 million for the Cancer Services Program (CSP) in the FY2025 Budget.
  • "Komen commends the New York State Assembly for investing in the wellbeing of New Yorkers and securing funding for this critical program, supporting the state's vital healthcare infrastructure."
  • If an individual is found to have cancer, CSP will navigate the individual to the NYS Medicaid Cancer Treatment Program.
  • Thank you, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, for your advocacy supporting CSP and to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease."

Bill Introduced in Minnesota Would Increase Access To Genetic Testing

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ST. PAUL, Minn., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Patty Acomb (D-Minnetonka) for introducing legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to clinically appropriate genetic testing, as well as the recommended screenings based on the results of that testing.

Key Points: 
  • In Minnesota, more than 5,480 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 630 are expected to die of the disease in 2024 alone.
  • In the U.S., 5-10% of breast cancers are related to a known inherited gene mutation.
  • HF 5050 , introduced by Rep Acomb, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for multi-gene panel testing for inherited gene mutations and evidence-based screenings, ensuring individuals have access to critical information regarding their lifetime cancer risk and recommended early detection and cancer surveillance.
  • Germline testing is a type of test that looks for inherited mutations that have been present in every cell of the body since birth.

Komen Closes Gaps with High-Quality Breast Support Every Step of the Way

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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DALLAS, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For many, the path to high-quality breast health care is complex and challenging even in the best circumstances. People from underresourced communities, especially women of color, encounter even more barriers to care as they make their way through a fragmented health care system.

Key Points: 
  • People from underresourced communities, especially women of color, encounter even more barriers to care as they make their way through a fragmented health care system.
  • Susan G. Komen® is committed to ensuring all people receive the support and high-quality care they need at every step of their breast health journey.
  • Here are the top 5 ways Komen's PCC navigators provide support throughout your breast health care experience:
    We provide information and educational resources about breast cancer screening and treatment options.
  • Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis is tough, as is waiting on test results or finding the courage to support a loved one through it all.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Kansans

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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TOPEKA, Kan., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Linda Featherston (D-Overland Park) and Representative Laura Williams (R-Lenexa) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In Kansas, more than 2,600 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 370 are expected to die of the disease in 2024 alone.
  • HB 2689 , introduced by Reps. Featherston and Williams, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

FROM HACKATHON TO HEALING: BIG DATA SOLUTIONS TO BREAST CANCER CHALLENGES

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, plays a pivotal role as a convenor of researchers and patient advocates who can work together, share ideas and utilize big data approaches to address immediate needs or identify outstanding challenges in the fight against breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • Susan G. Komen ®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, plays a pivotal role as a convenor of researchers and patient advocates who can work together, share ideas and utilize big data approaches to address immediate needs or identify outstanding challenges in the fight against breast cancer.
  • Susan G. Komen, along with partners UT Southwestern and Lyda Hill Philanthropies, held its first Breast Cancer Hackathon Challenge in 2023 where 54 participants – representing 5 countries, 20 U.S. States and 34 institutions – had 48 hours to address one of three breast cancer challenges using publicly-available patient and/or pre-clinical data.
  • The participants included students, oncologists, breast cancer researchers and data scientists, all bringing their own skillset to the fight against breast cancer.
  • The three compelling challenges addressed during the Hackathon were:
    Topic 1: Predict and visualize combined functional effects of germline (present at birth) and somatic (acquired in life) mutations in breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen® Pushing for Public Policies to Eliminate Disparities in Breast Care Access

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, is committed to making health care more affordable and accessible to all, by passing state and federal legislation in 2024 to remove barriers that prevent people from receiving the timely and high-quality breast care they need.

Key Points: 
  • Public policies that remove ob­­­­­­stacles, such as the cost of care and when and where care is available, would make an immediate difference in mortality rates.
  • In fact, about one-third of breast cancer deaths could be prevented if everyone received the high-quality care that exists today.
  • Breast imaging, the most effective tool at detecting breast cancers, is available to most people yet is not accessible to all.
  • "Komen is approaching breast cancer comprehensively through diverse public policy initiatives, aiming to minimize the number of breast cancer deaths," Guthrie added.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Arizonans

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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PHEONIX, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative David Cook (R-Globe) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • House Bill 2411 , introduced by Rep. Cook, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • It is critical that Arizona eliminates financial barriers that limit access to critical diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging service," said Rep. Cook.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Pennsylvanians

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization commends Representative Curry (D-Delaware County) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In Pennsylvania, more than 12,830 people were diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 1870 died of the disease in 2023 alone.
  • House Bill 1944 , introduced by Representative Curry, eliminates the patient out-of-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging including MRIs, ultrasounds, and diagnostic mammograms.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of New Hampshire Residents

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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CONCORD, N.H., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Catherine Rombeau (D-Bedford) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • In New Hampshire, nearly 1,400 people were diagnosed with breast cancer and 180 died of the disease in 2023 alone.
  • "We know that early detection of breast cancer saves lives, yet too many patients in New Hampshire are forced to put off diagnostic imaging due to cost concerns.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.

Introduction of Breast Imaging Legislation Will Benefit Thousands of Vermonters

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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MONTPELIER, Vt., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Melanie Carpenter (D-Hyde Park) and Representative Laura Sibilia (I-Dover) for working with Komen to eliminate financial barriers to earlier breast cancer detection by ensuring that everyone has equitable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging.

Key Points: 
  • The exorbitant out-of-pocket costs associated with essential breast imaging procedures ranging from hundreds-to-thousands of dollars, often force individuals into the difficult decision of skipping these tests or making significant financial sacrifices.
  • "Diagnostic breast imaging is an important tool in detecting cancer and should be available to all Vermonters who need it.
  • An estimated 12% of individuals are called back for additional imaging after an abnormal screening mammogram and require diagnostic imaging.
  • This diagnostic or supplemental imaging is often crucial for individuals previously diagnosed with breast cancer or those considered high-risk.