http://ww5.komen.org/News.aspxFor the latest information on breast cancer and the impact this life-threatening disease continues to have across the world, consider this your primary resource. Our spokespeople and grassroots networks of millions work tirelessly to make a difference while putting a face to every news story. As the leading news source for breast cancer developments, statistics, trends, commentary, photos and video, we continually update the news-related content in order to keep you informed.http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451499The Board of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, has announced the resignation of Hala Moddelmog as President and CEO. <br /><br />Moddelmog has served the organization since 2006. During her tenure, the organization experienced a time of significant growth and expansion, including the establishment of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Scientific Advisory Board, the organization’s largest annual investment in research, the founding of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance and strong international expansion, including establishment of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund. ... 11/19/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451500<span>With the release of new recommendations for breast cancer screening by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a longstanding debate over the most appropriate age to begin mammography screening and the frequency of screening examinations has been reignited.  Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has announced that there is enough uncertainty that we are not changing our policy for screening mammography at this time.  This column by the Washington Post’s Kathleen Parker provides a good synopsis of the debate and our position.<br /></span>11/18/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451487Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s leading breast cancer advocacy organization, has carefully reviewed the data and new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concerning mammography screening. Komen for the Cure issued the following statement today from Eric P. Winer, M.D., chief scientific adviser and chair of Komen’s <a title="Scientific Advisory Board" href="http://ww5.komen.org/AboutUs/ScientificAdvisoryBoard.html"><font color="#007cd8">Scientific Advisory Board</font></a>. </p> <p>“Susan G. Komen for the Cure wants to eliminate any impediments to regular mammography screening for women age 40 and older. While there is no question that mammograms save lives for women over 50 and women 40–49, there is enough uncertainty about the age at which mammography should begin and the frequency of screening that we would not want to see a change in policy or reimbursement for screening mammography at this time.” Komen’s current screening guidelines can be found at <a title="www.komen.org" href="http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/earlydetectionampscreening.html"><font color="#007cd8">www.komen.org</font></a>.</p> <p>  ... 11/16/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451476One family’s experience with breast cancer has led to the largest single personal gift of $1 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for the fight to end the disease.  ... 11/10/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451472Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, encouraged health leaders at a Harvard conference to help make cancer a global health priority. ... 11/9/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451459Susan G. Komen for the Cure® founder Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker and  Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Ambassador Hadassah Lieberman traveled to Israel October 27-30 for a series of meetings with government leaders, grantees, NGOs, partners, advocates and survivors. They reviewed existing programs funded by Komen for the Cure and began planning for future events in Israel highlighting breast cancer, tobacco control and health diplomacy. ... 11/5/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451449Mona Lee Locke, a veteran of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s Affiliate network and a proven leader in local nonprofit programs, has been named to a new position aimed at building on the impact of Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, in the nation’s capital. ... 11/2/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451434Breast cancer activists, survivors and supporters now have their very own online Web community to share unique experiences and insights around breast cancer. Launching this week, the new social networking site “myKomen” centers on individual and shared experiences with a disease that will afflict 200,000 women and men this year alone. ... 10/30/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451445An exhibition from the private art collection of former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Nancy G. Brinker — also the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® — is now on display at Sherman Gallery, Boston University. The exhibition is an effort to unite people with a passion for art with those who want to make a difference in the global fight against breast cancer. ... 10/30/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451447Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker took the stage in Vienna in October to urge global health leaders to include cancer in screening and treatment programs in developing countries.  See coverage from this global IAEA conference at <a href="http://cancer.iaea.org/index.asp">http://cancer.iaea.org/index.asp</a> ... 10/30/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451422Three researchers who have focused much of their careers on developing targeted therapies that both lower the risk of developing hormone-sensitive breast cancers and effectively treat the disease are this year’s winners of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in basic science and clinical research. This is the highest award of merit given by the nation’s leading breast cancer advocacy organization. ... 10/27/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451412Egypt’s breast cancer movement will race forward at the historic Pyramids of Giza today.  A mighty gathering of Egyptians and international visitors will run and walk across the Pyramids site starting at 10 a.m. to raise awareness about breast cancer during the first Race for the Cure in the Middle East, organized by Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the Breast Cancer Foundation of Egypt under the auspices of the First Lady of Egypt, H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak. ... 10/24/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451411Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® is expanding its global breast cancer mission to Egypt this October, working with Egyptian government agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to break the silence and stigma around breast cancer. ... 10/23/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451409 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Pleased to Announce Egyptian Events to Welcome All Advocates, Including those from Israel ... 10/22/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451404Egypt and its historic Mediterranean seaport, Alexandria, will host the beginning of an extraordinary week of international events designed to bring breast cancer to the forefront of public discussion in the Middle East. ... 10/21/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451393Breast cancer advocates from the United States and around the Middle East will converge in Egypt October 21-27 for unprecedented cooperation aimed at elevating awareness of breast cancer in the region and beyond. ... 10/19/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451395<span>Today’s NASCAR track took on a pink hue as a record five cars bearing pink paint schemes, in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, raced around the track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway as fans cheered, “Go Pink or Go Home!”</span> ... 10/19/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451391Since receiving the first American Airlines Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Promise Grant one year ago, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has made substantial progress fighting inflammatory breast cancer (IBC), an aggressive form of the disease ... 10/15/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451302Law Also Currently Serves on the Komen Advocacy Alliance Board DALLAS – October 6, 2009 – Linda S. Law, a leading businesswoman and advocate for women, has been elected to the board of directors of Susan G. Komen for the ... 10/6/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451277Susan G. Komen for the Cure® added its voice to those recognizing the contributions of a Komen-funded researcher who today was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. </p> <p> </p> <p>  ... 10/5/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451258Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is giving its donors a chance to influence fashion for more than 1.5 million people as Komen for the Cure launches an online contest to pick the official Komen Race for the Cure® t-shirt for next year. Those interested in voting can view the designs and vote by making a donation at <a href="http://www.komen.org/raceshirt"><font color="#007cd8">www.komen.org/raceshirt</font></a>. ... 10/1/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451271On October 3, more than 2,500 Bosnians, Muslims, Croats,  Serbs and Jews will unite at the second Bosnia and Herzegovina Race for the Cure®, organized by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, to battle a common global enemy: breast cancer.  Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women and the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Every 68 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer. ... 10/1/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451272State and local officials joined family members and leaders of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Peoria Memorial Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® today to dedicate a marker from the Illinois Historical Society honoring Peoria native Susan G. Komen, whose death from breast cancer 30 years ago inspired a worldwide movement. ... 10/1/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451226Jennifer M. Luray, a well-respected government affairs and public policy leader with extensive health care experience and strong ties to both Capitol Hill and the executive branch, has been named Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the leader of the global breast cancer movement.  Luray will also serve as President of the group’s sister organization, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance. ... 9/29/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451177A sea of pink t-shirts will stretch from Athens to Bologna to Frankfurt to Zurich to Antwerp on September 27 in an effort to raise public awareness about breast cancer.  In five cities across Europe, breast cancer survivors, their families, friends, supporters and advocates will join forces in a show of strength, courage and solidarity. ... 9/24/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451175This month, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Pan-Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” unite in the continued fight to eradicate breast cancer.  On September 27, Athens will host the first annual Greece Race for the Cure®, organized by Alma Zois and on Friday, September 25, U.S. Ambassador  Daniel V. Speckhard and Dr. Anne Speckhard will host a reception at the Jefferson House in honor of Susan G. Komen, Alma Zois, and the Ormylia Foundation, Center for Disease Prevention and Medical Research “Panagia Philanthropini.” ... 9/23/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451176<span>Thanks to a $100,000 grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®</span><span>,</span><span> The</span><span> Society of Surgical Oncology</span><span> (SSO)</span><span> presented a prestigious Clinical Investigator Award this month to a Texas-based researcher seeking a better way to personalize breast cancer therapies.</span> ... 9/23/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451164The leader of the global breast cancer movement warned of a coming wave of cancer deaths and told global health ministers to be “fearless and united” in addressing the growing cancer crisis, particularly in developing countries. <br /><br />“Cancer takes more lives every year than tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS combined,” said Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founding chair of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and a World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control.  “Now is the time to focus our attention on this global fight,” she told world health ministers gathered for the opening session of the United Nations General Assembly. ... 9/22/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451113To improve the care that cancer patients receive, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has awarded two grants totaling $200,000 to the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and the ONS Foundation to find ways to fill the gaps in education as well as to support the development of new knowledge. ... 9/17/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451096Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, global leader in the breast cancer movement, has received Charity Navigator’s highest rating – four stars – for the third year in a row.  With this rating, Susan G. Komen for the Cure becomes one of only 12 percent of the approximately 5,400 charities that Charity Navigator evaluates which has received at least three consecutive 4-star ratings. ... 9/10/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451074Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the largest breast cancer advocacy organization in the world, and Samsung Electronics Europe, a leading corporate supporter of breast cancer charities in Europe, have announced details of the European charity programs benefiting from its Breast Cancer Initiative. ... 9/1/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451056Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance express condolences to the family and staff of our long-time friend and ally U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who passed away late Tuesday night following his long battle with brain cancer. ... 8/26/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451058Tamoxifen is a hormone therapy that has been used for over 30 years to treat breast cancers that are hormone-receptor positive. Since hormone-receptor positive cells need estrogen to grow, tamoxifen can slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. Tamoxifen can be used to treat breast cancer in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women.  ... 8/25/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451015Calling her a catalyst to ease suffering in the world, President Barack Obama today honored Susan G. Komen for the Cure® founder and cancer advocate Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.</p> <p>Brinker, whose promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen launched the global breast cancer movement 27 years ago, received the Medal of Freedom for her leadership in building Komen for the Cure into a global force for change for people with breast cancer. ... 8/12/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442451013Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Founding Chair, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, appeared on CNBC’s <em>Closing Bell</em> to discuss everything from the Obama administration's health care reform, her Medal of Freedom Award and her selection as a Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organization.  <a title="View the video on CNBC.com" href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1208425224&amp;play=1" target="_blank">View the video on CNBC.com</a>. ... 8/7/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442450981Nancy G. Brinker, the Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, has reached agreement with Broadway Books, an imprint of The Crown Publishing Group at Random House, to write an inspirational memoir scheduled for publication in October 2010. <br /> ... 8/3/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=6442450968Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker, whose promise to her dying sister launched Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the worldwide breast cancer movement, today was nominated for the highest civilian honor in the United States -- the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the White House announced on July 30, 2009. </p> <p>Brinker, founder of the world’s leading breast cancer organization and a Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control in the World Health Organization, will receive the Medal from President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony August 12.</p> <p>  ... 7/30/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=2147483656<span>After losing their mothers to breast cancer,<strong> </strong></span><span>Lin Ling, Samantha Muilenburg, Asimina Trigonis and Heather Zurek have been selected to receive college scholarships geared to the children of people who have died of breast cancer, from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. </span> ... 7/21/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16548"The thoughts and support of the entire Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; network are with Maura Tierney as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer,” said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  “We know that she will tackle this development with the same energy and determination that have marked her entire life." ... 7/14/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16512<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><font color="#000000">One of the most important challenges in the cancer community today is whether people can, in fact, <em style="">prevent</em> their own cancers. Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; is announcing millions of dollars in long-term grant funding to find out.</font></span> ... 7/2/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16511<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#000000">A leading professional sports’ on-line retailer is launching <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">ShopKomen.com </b>as the official merchandise site of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s leading breast cancer organization. <b>ShopKomen.com</b> is a new Web site with redesigned and existing “pink products” that promote breast cancer awareness and support research and community outreach programs worldwide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></font></span> ... 7/1/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16491Mark E. Nadolny, a longtime Dallas executive with strong ties to the breast cancer movement, has been named chief financial officer of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the world’s largest breast cancer organization.</p> <p>Nadolny joins Komen for the Cure from Dallas-based Blockbuster Inc., where he spent more than 13 years, most recently as an area senior vice president of operations. During his tenure at Blockbuster, Nadolny held several other senior leadership positions, including financial planning, store finance and accounting, supply chain and merchandising. ... 6/30/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16463Hall of Famer Lou Brock will be the official starter with Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers and former Cardinal Vince Coleman handing out medals and congratulating fans as they cross the finish line of the first-ever All-Star Charity 5K &amp; Fun Run presented by Sports Authority and Nike, which will take place on Sunday, July 12. This event is part of the 2009 MLB All-Star Summer program dedicated to charitable initiatives and giving back to the community.  All race related net proceeds will be donated equally to three charities supporting cancer research and education -- the Prostate Cancer Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><font color="#000000">&#174;</font></span>. ... 6/18/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16460<font size="2">Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; was pleased to support the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Hope for the Future: A Comprehensive Look at Metastatic Breast Cancer</b> conference on May 16, 2009. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The annual conference is <span style="COLOR: #464646">devoted solely to the concerns of those living with metastatic breast cancer. </span><font color="#000000">It was organized by the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network and hosted by Drs. Eric Winer and Nancy Lin at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in <place></place><city></city>Boston, <state></state>Massachusetts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>P<span style="COLOR: black">atients, health care providers, friends and family were all invited to attend this free conference.  </span></font></font> ... 6/16/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16443Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; is saddened to learn of the passing of Norman Brinker, a life-time board member of the organization. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.  </p> <p> </p> <p>As the former husband of Komen for the Cure’s founding chair, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, he played an invaluable role, not only in the start of the organization as founding board member, but also in our continued work to end breast cancer forever globally as a life-long champion of the cause. He has served on the Susan G. Komen for the Cure board since our founding in 1982. ... 6/9/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16435They came to honor a loved one, to celebrate survival and to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer, both here in the Washington, D.C. metro area and across the globe. In the end, nearly 45,000 people participated in the 20th running of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure&#174; in Washington, D.C., which was rebranded as the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure&#174; this year to highlight the growing breast cancer crisis worldwide. And in spite of the economy, today’s event raised $4.3 million to fund breast cancer programs for the medically underserved throughout the National Capital Area and abroad. ... 6/6/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16426<span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size="2">Bank of America announced new credit card, check card and checking account products that help support the fight against breast cancer through Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the world's leading breast cancer organization.</font><p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000" size="2">Bank of America will make a donation to Komen for the Cure for each new pink ribbon-themed credit card, check card or checking account opened. In addition, every time a consumer uses the credit or check card to make a purchase, Bank of America will contribute a percentage to Komen.</font></span></p> </font></span> ... 6/4/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16418Results from early studies involving drugs that show promise as treatments for some of the most aggressive and hard-to-treat forms of breast cancer have leading researchers “extraordinarily encouraged” and anxious to expand clinical trials as early as this summer. "While still very preliminary, these are some of the most exciting results we have seen in a long time," said Eric Winer, M.D., chief scientific advisor for Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;.<br /> <br /><a title="Read more" href="/contentsimpleleft.aspx?id=16413">Read more</a> about Dr. Winer’s analysis and description of this new class of drugs and the new studies just presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology.<br /> ... 6/3/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16400Vice President and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure&#174;, which will be held June 6, 2009 on the National Mall. Dr. Biden, a long-time advocate for breast health education and outreach, will speak to the more than 50,000 runners and walkers during the Race’s opening ceremonies, which begin at 7:20 a.m. EDT. ... 6/1/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16387World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Margaret Chan has appointed Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, a breast cancer foundation, as WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Cancer Control.</p> <p>As Goodwill Ambassador, Ambassador Brinker is expected to raise awareness about cancer as a global public health problem. She will also advocate for strengthening global action for cancer prevention and control in the context of the Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases endorsed by the World Health Assembly in May 2008. Her messages will emphasize the need for low- and middle income countries to strengthen comprehensive and evidence-based cancer control policies and programmes.  ... 5/26/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16381 Alexine Clement Jackson to Serve as Chair, Dorothy Paterson as Affiliate Representative     DALLAS – May 22, 2009 ­­­– Alexine Clement Jackson of Washington, D.C., a longtime cancer advocate and 23 year breast cancer survivor, has been named to ... 5/22/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16378Nearly 50,000 runners and walkers are gathering in the heart of Italy’s capital for the 10th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Italia Race for the Cure&#174; in Rome. The 5K event, which begins at the Terme di Caracalla Stadium, celebrates a decade of Italians raising awareness for breast cancer and promoting early detection. The event joins more than 120 Komen Race for the Cure events around the globe, raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research and early detection programs while celebrating breast cancer survivorship and honoring those who have lost their battle with the disease. ... 5/17/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16377<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">WASHINGTON, D.C. – M</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font color="#000000">ay 15, 2009</font></span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> – The Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance today applauded the selection of Dr. Thomas Frieden to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>As the New York City Health Commissioner, Dr. Frieden has dealt first-hand with the myriad of health care issues he’ll confront at CDC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><p> </p> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>  ... 5/15/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16372<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><font color="#000000">For many years, Tari King, M.D. has believed that not all “high risk lesions” in the breast, like one type commonly found in premenopausal women called lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), should be treated the same, because she thinks some are more likely than others to develop into breast cancer.</font></span> ... 5/14/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16371<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#000000">While many experts suspect being overweight, eating an unhealthy diet or being physically inactive can increase the incidence of postmenopausal breast cancer, the theory has been difficult to actually prove. But a top Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; scientific staff member has just published an article in a leading scientific journal detailing how such proof can be obtained.</font></span> ... 5/14/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16357Twenty-eight of the most elite women golfers in the world from the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour will join LPGA veteran and event founder Val Skinner to celebrate the 10th anniversary LIFE (LPGA Pros in the Fight to Eradicate Breast Cancer) Event. The 2009 LIFE Event will celebrate its 10th anniversary on May 18 at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J., home of the PGA Tour’s 2008 Barclays Tournament. ... 5/12/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16520<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font size="2"><font color="#000000">On May 11, 2009, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, expanded JDC’s Women’s Health Empowerment Program into <country-region></country-region>Montenegro, which was once part of <country-region></country-region>Yugoslavia, and declared independence from <country-region></country-region><place></place>Serbia in 2006.<p> </p> </font></font></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>  ... 5/12/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16347<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><font color="#000000">On May 18and May 19, 2009, more than 150 medical professionals, NGO representatives, representatives on a State level, mainly from the Ministry of Health and Social Development, research scientists, breast cancer survivors, and activists from <city></city>Moscow and Central Russia will join forces in the battle against breast cancer at the <placename></placename>InfoSpace <placename></placename>International <placename></placename>Exhibition <placetype></placetype>Center in <place></place><city></city>Moscow.</font></span> ... 5/11/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16343Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, global leader in the breast cancer movement, today helped launch the first-ever Georgia Race for the Cure&#174;, organized by the Women Wellness Care Alliance HERA in collaboration with Komen for the Cure. The fundraising event was held on Turtle Lake to build awareness about breast cancer and to help increase access to life-saving screening options for Georgians. Georgia’s First Lady Sandra Roelofs headlined the event and stressed the importance of early detection. ... 5/10/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16340Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, will continue to encourage international collaboration in the global fight against breast cancer as Komen for the Cure gives its support to the groundbreaking IMPAKT Breast Cancer Conference in Brussels, co-organized by the Breast International Group (BIG) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). ... 5/6/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16342As Mother’s Day approaches, American Airlines launches its 2009 <a title="Miles for the Cure&#174;" href="http://www.komen.org/aa">Miles for the Cure&#174;</a> fundraising campaign, which rewards donors with five AAdvantage&#174; miles for every dollar they contribute to Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; with a minimum $25 donation.</p> <p>American’s customers can support the fight against breast cancer by simply visiting <a href="http://www.aa.com/komen">www.aa.com/komen</a> to make a donation. In addition to general contributions, gifts can be made to celebrate and honor a loved one’s survivorship or in memory of a loved one or friend. When an “In Honor” or “In Memory” gift is received, Komen for the Cure will send a personalized tribute card to the person or family indicated, notifying them of the donation without revealing the amount. ... 5/6/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16310Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; is supporting six community projects designed to address some of the most pressing issues Romania faces in the fight against breast cancer. Each year, more than 3,000 women die from breast cancer which is the leading cause of death for women in Romania. ... 4/29/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16311Thanks to a second $1 million research grant from the world’s largest breast cancer organization, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center, named for its funder, will continue its unique mission to collect and share healthy breast tissue specimens with researchers worldwide to help understand how breast cells turn cancerous. ... 4/29/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16306Breakthrough Breast Cancer will become the UK partner of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund&#174;, established in 2008 to fund breast cancer programs outside the United States.  Breakthrough and Komen will jointly raise money for the Global Promise Fund in the UK, with 75 percent of those proceeds committed to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and 25 percent to Komen’s Global Promise Fund for breast cancer programs outside the US. ... 4/28/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16285Churchill Downs Racetrack, host of the Kentucky Derby&#174; and the Kentucky Oaks&#174;, wants you to help support the fight against breast cancer by purchasing tickets to Kentucky Oaks 135 at <a href="http://www.KentuckyOaks.com/Komen">www.KentuckyOaks.com/Komen</a>! The Kentucky Oaks is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2009, one day before the famed “Run for the Roses.”<br /> ... 4/20/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16275<font size="2">The NASCAR Foundation has announced that NASCAR Day will “Go Pink” through a joint partnership with FOX Sports Supports and Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; April 24-26.</font> ... 4/16/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16269<font size="2">The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; lauded thousands of American Airlines AAdvantage&#174; members, employees, and Celebrity Golf and Tennis supporters for helping American meet its promise to fund the fight against a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer.</font> ... 4/14/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16262<font size="2">Funds raised by the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBCF) will be used to jump start a promising $6.4 million dollar research project at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center.  The unprecedented Susan G. Komen for the Cure Promise Grant co-funded by the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation marks the first time that Komen for the Cure has collaborated with another non-profit organization to fund national research, and will be the largest single grant to date focused on triple negative disease – an aggressive subtype of breast cancer that doesn’t respond to targeted therapies that have been found to be effective in other forms of breast cancer.</font> ... 4/8/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16253<font size="2">Committed to caring for those coping with breast cancer while trying to rid future generations of the disease, Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; announced </font><a title="$60 million in research grants to U.S. and international scientists" href="http://www.komen.org/09grantawards"><font size="2">$60 million in research grants to U.S. and international scientists</font></a><font size="2">.</font> ... 4/7/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16208The Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance applauds the bipartisan efforts of Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) to reignite the war on cancer with the introduction today of the 21st Century Cancer ALERT (<strong>A</strong>ccess to <strong>L</strong>ife-saving <strong>E</strong>arly Detection, <strong>R</strong>esearch and <strong>T</strong>reatment) Act.  <br /> ... 3/26/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16186The Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance commended Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Sue Myrick (R-NC), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Donna Christensen (D-VT) and Melissa Bean (D-IL) for their efforts to inspire young women to take control of their breast health with the introduction today of the “Breast Cancer <b>E</b>ducation and <b>A</b>wareness <b>R</b>equires <b>L</b>earning <b>Y</b>oung Act of 2009.” The EARLY Act will initiate an aggressive public education campaign about breast cancer and women under age 40 – with an emphasis on women at higher risk due to their race, ethnicity or genetic heritage. ... 3/23/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16172Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s Circle of Promise is partnering with civil rights icon and television pioneer Xernona Clayton on April 1 to present a one-woman show aimed at engaging, educating and empowering women of color to end breast cancer. ... 3/17/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16126Churchill Downs Racetrack, host of the Kentucky Derby&#174; and the Kentucky Oaks&#174;, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, announced today a partnership to raise funds to aid in breast cancer awareness and research. Kentucky Oaks 135, the companion event to the annual Kentucky Derby, will feature a day of events to raise money and awareness for Komen, which leads the global movement for breast cancer research, education, advocacy and community support. The Kentucky Oaks is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2009, one day before the famed “Run for the Roses.” ... 3/11/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16118 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the global leader in the breast cancer movement, is supporting eight community projects designed to address some of the most pressing issues Costa Rica faces in the fight against breast cancer. ... 3/11/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16152The Pew Charitable Trusts announced that Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; will lease over 14,000 square feet of space in its D.C. headquarters, located at 901 E Street, NW. In partnership with the District and Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, Pew has dedicated the vast majority of its building to housing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, thus making it the city’s first “nonprofit village.” ... 3/10/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16092var addthis_pub="komenforthecure" Last Year’s National Race Provides $3.7 Million Impact on D.C. Breast HealthWASHINGTON, D.C. – March 10, 2009 – Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty and the leaders of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; joined the Hon. Giovanni Castellaneta, ... 3/10/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16086Nancy G. Brinker ignited the global breast cancer movement 29 years ago by promising her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died at age 36 of the disease, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer.  ... 3/9/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16136Nancy G. Brinker, famed breast cancer activist and founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, will be the 2009 recipient of the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health's (GSPH) Porter Prize in recognition of her outstanding achievements promoting health and preventing disease. ... 3/9/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16078Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, issued the following statement upon learning of Carly Fiorina’s recent breast cancer diagnosis: “The thoughts and support of the entire Susan G. Komen for the Cure network are with Carly Fiorina as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer. We know that she will tackle this development with the same energy and determination that have marked her entire life.” ... 3/3/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16070The Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance commended the Obama Administration today for moving swiftly to fill a key cabinet post, with the nomination of Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. ... 3/2/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16026Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; is supporting eight community projects designed to address some of the most pressing issues Mexico faces in the fight against breast cancer. ... 2/26/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=16048The Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance applauds President Barack Obama for laying the groundwork for fundamental health care reform and for his commitment to discovering and delivering the cures to cancer with the release of his first budget blueprint today. ... 2/26/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15930Martina Hone, president of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance, issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress this evening:  “This is a critical time in our nation’s history.  We are confronted with large health care challenges.  Yet the potential to significantly improve access to critical health care services for all and to make meaningful progress in discovering the cures to cancer provide us with the hope of an exciting and healthier future. ... 2/24/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15892The Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Advocacy Alliance applauds the inclusion of crucial health care support in the economic stimulus legislation that was passed by both houses of Congress today. The $789 billion stimulus package makes critical investments in biomedical research and provides vital aid to states struggling with growing budget deficits. ... 2/13/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15856As a surprise announcement, Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; made a $1.5 million gift to support scientists who are part of the EIF/WCRF Breast Cancer Biomarker Discovery Project, an ambitious and collaborative scientific effort to develop a blood test that will detect breast cancer in its beginning stages, when it can be cured. ... 2/11/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15862 A 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; already has helped scientists identify a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients, Washington University School of Medicine reported this week. ... 2/11/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15850 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the global leader in the breast cancer movement, is supporting seven community projects designed to address some of the most pressing issues Brazil faces in the fight against breast cancer. ... 2/10/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15822<font style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style=""><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;"><font face="Arial" style="font-size: 10pt;">Dell announces a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; to raise money through Dell’s new Promise Pink laptops for breast cancer research and community-based programs for breast health education and screening.</font></span></span></span></font> ... 2/5/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15788 On January 18, 2009, the NC Triangle Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; lost their founder, Jeanne Peck, age 52. She lost a valiant 15-month battle with lymphoma, a disease that emerged as she celebrated 20 years of breast cancer survivorship. Her death is a tragic loss, but her legacy will continue to save lives and provide healthcare for women throughout North Carolina. ... 1/20/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15744Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; is teaming up with the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBCF) to fund breakthrough life-saving research about this form of the disease. ... 1/12/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15724A single gene that appears to play a crucial role in aggressive breast cancers by both increasing the ability of the cancer to spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy has been discovered by a team of researchers funded, in part, by a Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; research grant. ... 1/6/2009http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15712Breast cancer affects a relatively young population in Ghana; girls as young as 16 have been diagnosed with the disease. Farai Chideya talks with actress Gabrielle Union, who recently traveled there to help raise awareness. She's a Global Ambassador with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the <a href="http://www.komen.org/circle">Circle of Promise</a> program. ... 12/16/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15704 When Block-Zenna learned her treatment would be covered under her insurance, her friends, literally sitting together at the weekly playgroup, decided to use the $9,000 to start the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation -- with a mission to raise awareness of the disease and to support scientists and researchers in their efforts to determine the definitive causes of triple-negative breast cancer, so that effective detection, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment can be pursued and achieved. ... 12/12/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15700Two researchers who translate math into better patient care, and one scientist focused on stopping breast cancer in its tracks, are this year’s winners of the 2008 Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in basic research and clinical research ... 12/11/2008http://ww5.komen.org/news/whereyoulive.htmlWhere you live shouldn’t determine whether you live.” That was the message from Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; president and CEO Hala Moddelmog and other global cancer leaders who pushed for better funding, tobacco programs, increased research, better prevention and better access to health care for cancer patients worldwide as the 2008 World Cancer Report was issued December 9, 2008. ... 12/9/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15702The nation’s leading cancer organizations joined forces at an event called Conquering Cancer: A Global Effort, to focus attention on the growing global cancer burden and discuss efforts needed to address the problem. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released the new edition of the World Cancer Report. The American Cancer Society, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure discussed how each organization is addressing the global cancer problem and together issued a call to action for the incoming United States presidential administration and Congress. In addition, a new international documentary film entitled “Cancer Is…” was premiered.<br /> ... 12/9/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15646Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; expressed shock at the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, and sympathy to families of those killed or injured when terrorists stormed hotels and other sites Wednesday night. ... 12/1/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15642A story getting some traction in the national press cites a Norwegian study that suggests some breast cancers may “spontaneously” disappear without treatment, leading some to speculate on whether yearly mammograms are really necessary. Yes, they absolutely are, say breast cancer experts at Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;. ... 11/25/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15644A study in the <i>Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) </i>promotes new tactics to <a name="OLE_LINK2"></a>address disparities in follow-up breast cancer care for minority women.<br /> ... 11/25/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15638 Mrs. Laura Bush joined Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s vice president of international, Annetta Hewko, and First Lady of Panama, Vivian Fernández de Torrijos, at a ceremony to initiate Panama’s involvement in the Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the Americas. The Partnership unites experts from the United States of America, Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama to affect a measurable decrease in breast cancer incidence and mortality in the Americas. ... 11/21/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15568 The United States Embassy in the Bahamas, in partnership with the Cancer Society of the Bahamas and Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; today made history with the expansion of the Cancer Society’s annual Stride for Life walk in support of breast cancer awareness. Today’s event marks the first time Susan G. Komen for the Cure has partnered on an event in the Caribbean. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit cancer research in The Bahamas. ... 11/7/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15558Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; today congratulated Sen. Barack Obama on being elected the nation’s 44th president, and offered its assistance and support as his transition team and the new Congress begin to tackle the critical issue of health care reform. ... 11/5/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15554Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; is teaming with Samsung Electronics Europe, a leading corporate supporter of breast cancer charities in Europe, in a collaboration unparalleled in the breast cancer movement.  Samsung will be the inaugural corporate sponsor of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund&#174;. ... 11/3/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15550 The US-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research will host the first Middle East and North Africa Regional Breast Cancer Advocacy Conference October 31–November 2, 2008, at the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel in Amman, Jordan. The conference marks another significant milestone in the collaborative efforts that began in 2006 when the Partnership was launched by United States First Lady Laura Bush. ... 10/31/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15556October is national breast cancer awareness month—a time when the public health community and the public at large are focused on demonstrating support for breast cancer awareness and survivors by donning pink accessories and using iconic pink symbols, raising much needed funds to find the cures for breast cancer. Philip Morris’ announcement this month of its plans to roll out its Virginia Slims Super Slims Ultra Lights and Virginia Slims Super Slims Lights, to be sold in sleek pink boxes called “Purse Packs” is an insult to all of those struggling to protect women’s health and the millions of women who have battled and are battling breast cancer. ... 10/31/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15546 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the leader of the global breast cancer movement, is expanding its international mission with the appointment of Annetta Hewko as vice president of international, reporting to Komen for the Cure President and CEO Hala Moddelmog. ... 10/29/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15370<b>DAR es SALAAM, Tanzania – October 19, 2008</b> – Support from the U.S.-based Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, global leader in the breast cancer movement, today helped launch the first Tanzania Race for the Cure&#174;, organized by the Tanzania Breast Cancer Foundation in collaboration with Komen for the Cure. The fund-raising event was held to build awareness of breast cancer and to help increase access to life-saving early detection and treatment options for Tanzanians. ... 10/19/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15368<a name="P2_46"></a><b>DALLAS - October 17, 2008 - </b>Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, expresses condolences to the family of our long-time friend and ally - the Honorable Paul G. Rogers, who passed away this week from lung cancer. Rogers, who represented Florida in Congress from 1955 to 1979 and was called "Mr. Health Care" by his colleagues, was the driving force behind the passage of the National Cancer Act of 1971, which launched the nation's "war on cancer." ... 10/17/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15122<font face="Arial">Breast Cancer Awareness Race Unites Cultures to Educate and Benefit Underserved Women in former Soviet Union</font> ... 10/16/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15124Steps Under Way to Address Issues Causing High Breast Cancer Death Rates Among African Women ... 10/16/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15092<font face="Arial">Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the leader of the global breast cancer movement, is expanding its focus on strategic development and public policy issues with key appointments announced today. </font> ... 10/14/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15102Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the leader of the global breast cancer movement, will participate Tuesday evening in a “Symposium on Breast Cancer Global Awareness,” to highlight the international breast cancer crisis – a disease that is expected to kill 10 million people globally in 25 years without intervention. ... 10/6/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=15082Leader of Global Breast Cancer Movement Takes New Approach to Research, Focuses on Delivering Cures to Patients Sooner ... 9/30/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7072 American Airlines Unveils Largest Aircraft Branded with Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s Streaming Pink Ribbon Pink Ribbon Boeing 777 Will Carry Breast Cancer Message Globally FORT WORTH, Texas – September 12, 2008 – American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, ... 9/12/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7074 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Encourages Runners to Join “Team Marathon” and Help End Breast Cancer Forever Registration Open for Marathoners to Benefit Leading Breast Cancer Organization DALLAS – September 4, 2008 – As part of its vision to ... 9/4/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7092 United States Ambassador to the Bahamas Ned L. Siegel Announces Historic National Breast Cancer Initiative The public, leaders from across the island come together to discuss the growing epidemic NASSAU – August 27, 2008 – United States Ambassador to the ... 8/27/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7102 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; and Cynthia Nixon Encourage Nation to “Go Passionately Pink” to End Breast Cancer Forever “Sex and the City” Star Shows Her True Colors in October 2008 DALLAS – August 26, 2008 – Actress and ... 8/26/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7116 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Receives Charity Navigator’s Top Four Star Rating for Second Year in a Row Evaluation Cites Fiscal Soundness, Sustainability of Programs DALLAS – August 19, 2008 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the global ... 8/19/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7126 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s Inaugural Promise Grant Announced Multi Million Dollar Pledge from American Airlines Goes to M.D. Anderson Researchers Grant Award Marked by Unveiling of New “Komen for the Cure” Airplanes DALLAS – August 11, 2008 – ... 8/11/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7134 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s New ‘Imagine’ Campaign Ties Public to Its Running Ribbon Logo, Global Mission to End Breast Cancer Forever DALLAS – August 7, 2008 – Consumers across the country are being challenged to “Imagine life without ... 8/7/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7390 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Comments on Christina Applegate’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis DALLAS – August 5, 2008 – The thoughts and support of the entire Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; network are with Christina Applegate as she undergoes ... 8/5/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7422 American Airlines’ “Miles for the Cure” Campaign Raises More Than $600,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Over 6,500 AAdvantage&#174; Members Donate Funds, Earn Miles and the Campaign Continues DALLAS – June 26, 2008 – Susan G. Komen for ... 7/26/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7406 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Appoints Former Nine West Group President Brenda Lauderback to Board of Directors DALLAS — July 17, 2008 — Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, global leader in the breast cancer movement, has appointed Brenda ... 7/17/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7416 Dr. Eric P. Winer Stresses Importance of Breast Health Awareness July 16, 2008 Dr. Eric P. Winer, Chief Scientific Advisor at Susan G. Komen for the Cure &#174;, stresses that it is important for women to be aware of the ... 7/16/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7418 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Employs Convio Software as a Service in the Fight against Breast Cancer World’s Largest Breast Cancer Organization Standardizes on Convio’s Online Communication, Fundraising, Advocacy Suite, Content Management System and New Constituent Relationship Management Offering ... 7/15/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7420 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Grants Gift to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to Assist Rural Hungarian Women Women’s Health Empowerment Program Raises Awareness about Breast Cancer, Addresses Challenges to Access, Screening and Treatment BUDAPEST—JULY 10, 2008— Susan ... 7/10/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7428 19th Annual Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure&#174; Draws Nearly 50,000 Participants, Celebrities Brings Record Funds to National Capital Area 2009 Event Becomes “Susan G. Komen GLOBAL Race for the Cure” WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 7, 2008 – ... 6/7/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7430 Breast Cancer Survivors, Advocates Head to Capitol Hill to Marshall Support for Comprehensive Cancer Legislation Activist Actor Ricardo Chavira Joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; and 300 Affiliate Members from Across the Nation to Urge Congress to Act WASHINGTON, ... 6/5/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7442 Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker Included in TIME Magazine's “100 Most Influential People” for 2008 Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Honored For Launching, Leading Global Breast Cancer Movement DALLAS – May 1, 2008 – TIME magazine has included ... 6/1/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7434 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s Circle of Promise Welcomes Gabrielle Union, Lalah Hathaway, Synthia SAINT JAMES as National Ambassadors Leading Hollywood Actress, Gifted Song Stylist, International Award Winning Artist Describe Why They Support the Fight to End Breast Cancer ... 5/29/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7436 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Celebrity Ambassadors to Convene in Nation’s Capital to Help Race for the Cure, End Breast Cancer Forever Cynthia Nixon, Gabrielle Union, Ricardo Chavira, Vanessa Carlton to Help Raise Awareness, Funds for Global Breast Cancer ... 5/29/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7450  Fenty Announces Millions of Dollars in D.C. Area Breast Health Grants, Signs up to Race for the Cure Mayor’s Running Group will Form Team for Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure&#174; WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 24, 2008 ... 5/24/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7438Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Statement of Support for Senator Edward Kennedy DALLAS – May 20, 2008 – The thoughts and support of the millions of advocates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; are with Senator Edward Kennedy, ... 5/20/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7440 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Encourages Nation to “Go Passionately Pink” by Donning Pink, Donating Funds to End Breast Cancer Forever Registration Opens for Passionately Pink for the Cure&#174; 2008 DALLAS – May 15, 2008 – As part of ... 5/15/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7432 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;'s Moddelmog Calls for Congress to Launch Colossal Cancer Crusade Cancer Survivor Paints Vision of World Where Cancer is Easily Detected and Treated WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 8, 2008 – Hala Moddelmog, a 6 year ... 5/8/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7448 Dr. Rovenia Brock Brings Secrets of Living Healthy to Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;’s Circle of Promise Renowned Nutritionist Helps African American Community Get Fit and Fabulous to Lower Breast Cancer Risk DALLAS – March 25, 2008 – In ... 4/25/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7444 Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Announces Largest Grants Slate Ever $100 Million to Speed Delivery of Breast Cancer Discoveries, Cures “Promise Grants” Offer Individuals, Corporations Unique Opportunities to Invest in Significant Collaborative Research Ventures DALLAS – April 21, 2008 ... 4/21/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7446 Cynthia Nixon to Serve as Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; DALLAS – April 15, 2008 – Award winning actress, Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role as Miranda on the long running television series Sex and the ... 4/15/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7612American College of Physicians Releases New Mammogram Screening Guidelines New mammography screening guidelines issued April 3 by the American College of Physicians (ACP) suggest that women age 40 to 49 should work closely with their physicians in determining whether yearly ... 4/3/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7452Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, Mrs. Laura Bush Welcome Mexico to the Breast Cancer Awareness, Research Partnership Signing Ceremony in Mexico City Expands Global Initiative Addressing Major Health Concern for Women MEXICO CITY – March 14, 2008 – Mrs. ... 3/14/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7454First Lady Laura Bush Joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; to Launch Global Promise Fund Assisting Women Worldwide Washington Diplomatic Community Engaged to Decrease Growing Global Breast Cancer Incidence, Mortality Rates  WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 12, 2008 – First ... 3/12/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7456Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Announces Global Promise Fund to Help Women WorldwideGrants Will Help Countries Address, Decrease Breast Cancer Deaths WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 7, 2008 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the world’s largest breast cancer ... 3/7/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7458Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174; Hosts Annual Affiliate Leadership Conference in DallasLeader of Breast Cancer Movement Gathers Record Attendance for Annual Conference DALLAS – February 7, 2008 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure&#174;, the world's largest and most ... 2/7/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7462EDS Signs Hosting Agreement with Susan G. Komen for the Cure PLANO – January 29, 2008 – EDS today announced a five year, server management services agreement with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest and most progressive ... 1/29/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7464Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s CEO Hala Moddelmog Receives First Ever Encore Career Award for Successful Career Change First Woman to Head Global Quick Service Restaurant Brand Now Drives World’s Largest Global Breast Cancer Advocacy Organization ATLANTA – January ... 1/23/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7468Global Leader in the Fight against Breast Cancer Partners with CancerCare on Helpline Susan G. Komen for the Cure is expanding its partnership with CancerCare to now include the answering of Komen for the Cure’s national toll free breast care ... 1/18/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7470Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s CEO Hala Moddelmog Earns ‘High Heels in High Places’ Recognition at 2008 Trumpet Awards Former Fortune 500 Executive Driving Global Breast Cancer Leader’s Promise to Deliver Cures More Quickly, End Breast Cancer Forever ATLANTA ... 1/12/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7472Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Circle of Promise and The Links, Incorporated Unite to Rewrite the Story on African Americans and Breast Cancer Luminaries Issue National Call to End Breast Cancer at the 2008 Trumpet Awards ATLANTA – January ... 1/11/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7460International Conference Convenes Young Breast Cancer Survivors, Leading Healthcare Experts to Address Breast Cancer in Young Women Jacksonville, Florida Plays Host to Only International Conference Addressing Unique Concerns of Young Breast Cancer Survivors Jacksonville — January 10, 2008 — The ... 1/10/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7466Susan G. Komen for the Cure Sharing Grassroots Advocacy Knowledge with International Representatives in Intensive Dallas Training Session Leader in Breast Cancer Movement Preparing Activists to Make Global Inroads on Decreasing Deaths from the Disease DALLAS –January 20, 2008 – ... 1/1/2008http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7474Don King Enlists Prizefighters Felix “Tito” Trinidad and Roy Jones Jr. to Strike a Blow against Breast Cancer Promoter and Pugilists Vow to ‘KO Cancer’ with Susan G. Komen for the Cure NEW YORK—December 21, 2007—Promoter Don King and his ... 12/21/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7476Susan G. Komen for the Cure Celebrates the Reauthorization of the Breast Cancer Research Stamp Congress Continues Top Selling Commemorative Stamp to Support Crucial Health Programs DALLAS — December 14, 2007 — Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's ... 12/14/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7480Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Recipients of the 2007 Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction University of Southern California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Pioneers Honored for Prevention Studies, Widely Adopted Innovations in Biomedical Research DALLAS – December 13, ... 12/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7482Researchers From Around the World Gather to Discuss Triple Negative Breast Cancer Aggressive Subtype of Breast Cancer is Hard to Treat and Occurs Most Often in Young Women, African American Women SAN ANTONIO December 12, 2007 The Triple Negative Breast ... 12/12/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7478GMF Selects 53 American Marshall Memorial Fellows for 2008 News Courtesy of the Marshall Memorial Fellowship WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 12, 2007– Fifty three emerging American leaders representing 17 states and the District of Columbia have been awarded the prestigious ... 12/12/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7484Disparity Issues Highlighted in Komen for the Cure's first ever State of Breast Cancer Report also Discussed at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conference on Disparities November 28, 2007 – Representatives of Susan G. Komen for the Cure emphasize ... 11/28/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7486First ever “State of Breast Cancer Report” Outlines Progress Made, Remaining Challenges in Screening, Diagnosis, Treating, Preventing Top Cancer Killer Susan G. Komen for the Cure Answers Need for Understandable, Up to Date Overview on Breast Cancer, Related Issues DALLAS ... 11/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7488Young Women’s Advisory Council Member Recognizes Best Friend for Co Survivorship on “Live with Regis and Kelly” November 19, 2007 Bridget Mooney, on the Young Women’s Advisory council, submitted her best friend, Caitlin, for a makeover from Live with Regis ... 11/19/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7490Susan G. Komen for the Cure Appoints FedEx Kinko’s Aimee DiCicco to Board of Directors DALLAS – November 15, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the global leader in the movement to end breast cancer forever, has appointed ... 11/15/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7492First Ever Collaborative Summit on Breast Cancer Research Targets New Partnerships and Collaborative Solutions Groundbreaking Meeting Brings Together Cancer Funding Organizations, Advocates, Government Agencies, and Scientists from Academic Institutions and the Pharmaceutical Industry NEW YORK – November 13, 2007 – ... 11/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7494Susan G. Komen for the Cure Celebrates Passage of Proposition 15 Grassroots Activism, Cancer Group Partnerships and Bi partisan Support Key to Passage of Landmark Cancer Research Legislation DALLAS – November 7, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ... 11/7/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7496Brazil Launches Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the AmericasSAO PAULO–November 7, 2007– Today, Brazil became the first country to launch the Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the Americas – a groundbreaking initiative uniting experts ... 11/7/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7498Cary based International Company Presents Susan G. Komen for the Cure with Award for Excellence The Balanced Scorecard Institute honors Komen’s “Profound Transformation” CARY – October 31, 2007– A “promise map” of a world without breast cancer, an extraordinarily well ... 10/31/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7500Saudi Arabia Launch of U.S.–Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research First Lady Laura Bush Highlights Multinational Efforts to Raise Long Term Awareness and Support RIYADH– October 24, 2007– Saudi Arabia witnessed the launch of the U.S.–Middle East ... 10/24/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7502Mrs. Laura Bush Praises Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Good Morning America October 22, 2007 – Good Morning America Host and breast cancer survivor Robin Roberts interviewed Mrs. Laura Bush today from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on ... 10/22/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7504Garth Brooks Joins Forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure with Pink Edition of ‘The Ultimate Hits’ Album Sales Support Work of Global Breast Cancer Leader DALLAS – October 15, 2007 – Garth Brooks, the fastest selling solo artist ... 10/15/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7506Taxol&#174; Benefits May Be Limited to HER2 positive and or ER Negative Breast Cancer October 11, 2007 In a study conducted by the Cancer and Leukemia Group B, chemotherapy with paclitaxel (Taxol) was significantly more beneficial in women with HER2 ... 10/11/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7508Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder Sworn In as Chief of Protocol Nancy G. Brinker, Leader of the Global Breast Cancer Movement, Takes on New Role at Department of State WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 10, 2007 – The ceremonial ... 10/10/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7510Susan G. Komen for the Cure Appoints Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez to Scientific Advisory Board San Antonio Researcher, Educator Brings Expertise To Organization’s Focus on Breast Cancer Disparities DALLAS – October 2, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, ... 10/2/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7512Susan G. Komen for the Cure Launches Circle of Promise Campaign National Campaign to Engage African American Women Leaders, Community to Prevent Higher Breast Cancer Death Rate among Black Women DALLAS – October 1, 2007—African American women are dying from ... 10/1/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7514Advocates Bring Community Perspective to Global Summit on Breast Cancer Ambassador Karen Hughes Underscores One Person’s Power to Make a Difference BUDAPEST – September 30, 2007 – Ambassador Karen Hughes, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs for the ... 9/30/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7518Susan G. Komen for the Cure Launches Unprecedented Global Expansion Program in 10 Countries Pilot Program Designed to Create Sustainable Breast Cancer Programs in Countries with Highest Potential, Greatest Need BUDAPEST – September 29, 2007 – With more than 1 ... 9/29/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7516Historic Breast Cancer Global Summit Opens in Budapest Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Expansion to 10 Countries at Summit Uniting Breast Cancer Advocates from Five Continents Co Chaired by First Ladies BUDAPEST September 29, 2007 Susan G. Komen ... 9/29/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7520Historic Breast Cancer Global Advocate Summit Convenes in Budapest, Hungary on September 29 30 Susan G. Komen for the Cure Brings Together Breast Cancer Advocates from More than 30 Countries BUDAPEST – September 26, 2007 – “Ignite the Promise Global ... 9/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7526Susan G. Komen for the Cure Comments on the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Facts &amp; Figures 2007 2008 Report DALLAS – September 25, 2007 – The American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Facts &amp; Figures 2007 2008 summary is an ... 9/25/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7522Celebrities Pledge to Wear Pink, End Breast Cancer Forever with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Passionately Pink for the Cure&#8482; Kicks Off October 1 Join the Breast Cancer Movement by Wearing Pink In October DALLAS September 25, 2007 – ... 9/25/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7528Forbes Honors Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder as Trailblazer Nancy G. Brinker, Leader of the Global Breast Cancer Movement, Receives Prestigious Award DALLAS – September 18, 2007 – Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for ... 9/18/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7530President George W. Bush Appoints Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder as Chief of Protocol Nancy G. Brinker, Leader of the Global Breast Cancer Movement, Takes New Public Role DALLAS – September 14, 2007 – The appointment of Ambassador ... 9/14/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7532Historic Breast Cancer Global Advocate Summit to Convene in Budapest, Hungary Susan G. Komen for the Cure Brings Together Breast Cancer Advocates from More than 30 Countries DALLAS – September 10, 2007 – “Ignite the Promise Global Advocate Summit” is ... 9/10/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7534Hearing Announced for Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder, Nancy G. Brinker, for Role as Chief of Protocol Leader of global breast cancer movement tapped to serve as U.S. face to the world DALLAS – September 4, 2007 – ... 9/4/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7536Presidential Candidates, Political Leaders Speak Out to Make Cancer a National Priority Tommy Thompson, Nancy G. Brinker Challenge Advocates at Susan G. Komen for the Cure Annual Mission Conference WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 28, 2007 – Can two million breast ... 8/28/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7538Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 10th Annual Mission Conference Galvanizes Cancer Community Romney and Thompson to Attend, Discuss Making Breast Cancer a National Priority WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 27, 2007 – Gov. Mitt Romney and Sec. Tommy Thompson will ... 8/27/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7540Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces New Scientific Advisory Board, Upgraded Online Grants System to Accelerate Breast Cancer Research Strategic Moves Made to Discover, Deliver Breast Cancer Cures Faster WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 27, 2007 – The formation of ... 8/27/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7542Susan G. Komen for the Cure Names 2007 Professor of Survivorship Awardees University of Texas Health Science Center, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Professors Honored WASHINGTON, D.C. – August 26, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest ... 8/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7544Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 10th Annual Mission Conference Opens Breast Cancer through the Eyes of Presidential Candidates, Politicians and Advocates Takes Center Stage WASHINGTON, D.C. August 24, 2007 Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s 10th Annual Mission Conference, ... 8/24/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7546Susan G. Komen for the Cure Names Vice President of Development and Vice President of Marketing Breast Cancer Global Leader Furthers Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion DALLAS – August 20, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest ... 8/20/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7548Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Elizabeth Edwards and Other Breast Cancer Survivors and Activists Call for Political Action to End Disease Des Moines Event Part of Nationwide Campaign Challenging U.S. to Close the Gaps in Breast Cancer Care, Survival ... 8/16/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7550New Study Suggests Better Detection of DCIS Possible with MRI August 13, 2007 A study published in the August 11, 2007 issue of The Lancet reports that the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could improve the ability to diagnose ... 8/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7552Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Health Sciences, Associate General Counsel Global Breast Cancer Organization Makes Three Key Appointments DALLAS – July 30, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s ... 7/30/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7554Top Cancer Groups Announce State Pain Policies Evaluation Results Eight U.S. States Improve Their Pain Policies in the Past Year Alone DALLAS – July 17, 2007– In the second year of their joint program to promote better pain control, the ... 7/17/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7556Susan G. Komen for the Cure Partners with U.S. State Department and M.D. Anderson to Ignite Breast Cancer Awareness and Research in Latin America DALLAS – July 10, 2007 – As the world’s largest global breast cancer organization, Susan G. ... 7/10/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7558Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Delegates for Historic Global Advocate Summit Landmark Meeting to Bring Together Breast Cancer Advocates from 21 States and 30 Countries DALLAS – JUNE 26, 2007 – “Ignite the Promise Global Advocate Summit” will ... 6/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7560Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Members of New National Advisory Council for Young Women Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Members of New National Advisory Council for Young Women Members Will Focus on Breast Health and Breast ... 6/25/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7562Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces New Advisory Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Persons Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces New Advisory Council for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Persons Thought Leaders from Across Nation Help ... 6/20/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7564President Bush Nominates Nancy G. Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, as Chief of Protocol Leader of global breast cancer movement tapped to serve as U.S. face to the world DALLAS – June 18, 2007 – President ... 6/18/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7566Susan G. Komen for the Cure Covers Breast Cancer Updates from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting June 4, 2007 The 43rd annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists opened Friday, June 1 in Chicago’s ... 6/4/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7570Susan G. Komen for the Cure Asks Nation to Go Passionately Pink for the Cure Author, Pro Athlete, Indy Pro Series Driver and Miss USA Encourage All “Pick Your Pink. Play Your Part. End Breast Cancer Forever.” DALLAS – June ... 6/4/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7568Susan G. Komen for the Cure and WebMD Embark on New Professional Education Initiative Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Curriculum Center on Medscape designed to educate physicians in the detection and treatment of breast cancer New York, ... 6/4/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7572Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure Draws Nearly 45,000 Participants, Brings Record Funds to National Capital Area WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 2, 2007 – The National Mall shone pink this morning, as nearly 45,000 breast cancer supporters and ... 6/2/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7574Susan G. Komen for the Cure and American Society of Clinical Oncology Join Forces in National Initiative to Improve the Quality of Cancer Care Komen to Invest $10 Million over Four Years CHICAGO – June 1, 2007 – Susan G. ... 6/1/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7576Six New Gene Variations Linked to Breast Cancer May 30, 2007 In three separate studies published May 27 in Nature and Nature Genetics, researchers report the identification of six new genetic variations that are associated with breast cancer. These findings ... 5/30/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7578Texas Passes Key Cancer Research LegislationDALLAS – May 25, 2007 Susan G. Komen for the Cure strongly believes that it is past time to make the War on Cancer a priority, increase funds and stimulate a new era of research. ... 5/25/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7580Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Eric P. Winer, M.D. as Chief Scientific Advisor Clinician, Researcher, Educator to Maintain Dana Farber, Harvard Positions While Helping Global Breast Cancer Leader Attain Strategic Goals DALLAS – May 22, 2007 – Susan ... 5/22/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7582Susan G. Komen for the Cure Responds to Report on Mammography Decline In response to a report in the American Cancer Society (ACS) journal Cancer that shows a drop in the number of women getting mammograms, Susan G. Komen for ... 5/15/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7584Susan G. Komen for the Cure Commissions Study on Environmental Factors Linked To Breast Cancer Study Results Published in Cancer Free Access Available to Mammary Carcinogens Database DALLAS – May 14, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure and ... 5/14/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7586Susan G. Komen for the Cure Endorses New Programs to Increase Minority Clinical Trial Participation DALLAS, TX May 7, 2007 Susan G. Komen for the Cure, recognized as the world’s largest grassroots network of cancer survivors and activists fighting to ... 5/7/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7588Susan G. Komen for the Cure Honors Capitol Hill Champions Senators Hutchison, Harkin and Specter, Congresswoman Capps and top oncologist Dr. Harold Freeman recognized for outstanding advocacy on breast cancer Washington, D.C. – April 26, 2007 – Today, Susan G. ... 4/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7590Susan G. Komen for the Cure Releases Breast Cancer Mortality Report Revealing Injustice, Unfairness in Eight of U.S.'s Most Affected Communities Komen Launches Nationwide Tour Challenging U.S. to Close the Gaps in Breast Cancer Care, Deaths Washington, D.C. – April ... 4/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7592Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Mobile Tour Travels Country to Share Information about Breast Health, Breast Cancer Komen On the Go(TM) Motivates All Generations to Develop Healthy Habits Early, Practice Them for Life DALLAS – April 25, 2007 – ... 4/25/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7594Nancy G. Brinker featured on National Public Radio’s “This I Believe” This I Believe Making the Most of Life by Nancy Goodman Brinker April 23, 2007 Courtesy of KERA.org Komen for the Cure’s Founder Nancy Brinker was featured on National ... 4/23/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7600Komen Leadership Join President Bush Today in Signing Ceremony for Passage of National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 20, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure President and CEO Hala Moddelmog and Vice ... 4/20/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7596BMW Auctions Off 18th Man Position on the BMW Oracle Racing Yacht During the Louis Vuitton Cup Semifinals of the America's Cup Proceeds to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure News courtesy of BMW Auction from April 20 30. ... 4/20/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7598Komen Health Sciences Team Provides Highlights from 2007 AACR Meeting April 20, 2007 Members of Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Health Sciences team joined more than 17,000 researchers from around the world at the American Association for Cancer Research’s ... 4/20/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7602Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Nearly $77 Million in Grants Significant Step in Goal to Invest another $1 Billion in 10 Years Expanded, Strategically Focused Portfolio Strengthens Mission, Places Special Emphasis on Fellowships, Team Science Approaches DALLAS – ... 4/16/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7604Premiere Cancer Organizations Partner to Reduce Disparities, Prevent Incidences Release courtesy of the American Association for Cancer Research Susan G. Komen for the Cure Pledges More Than $2 Million to AACR LOS ANGELES – April 15, 2007 – Uniting the ... 4/15/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7606The American Association for Cancer Research to Hold 100th Anniversary Meeting April 13, 2007 – The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will hold its 100th anniversary meeting April 14 through 18 in Los Angeles. More than 17,000 attendees from ... 4/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7610Nancy Brinker and Lance Armstrong Honored with Centennial Medals Release courtesy of the American Association for Cancer Research PHILADELPHIA – April 12, 2007 – Ambassador Nancy Brinker and Lance Armstrong will receive inaugural AACR Centennial Medals for Distinguished Public Service ... 4/12/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7608Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces New General Counsel Kimberly Simpson Joins Leader of Global Breast Cancer Movement DALLAS – April 11, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of ... 4/11/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7616Reauthorization of Breast and Cervical Cancer Program Gives Thousands of Women Access to Life Saving Early Detection Susan G. Komen for the Cure Celebrates Advocacy Achievement, Bipartisan Effort DALLAS – April 3, 2007 – For the past four years, Susan ... 4/3/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7614Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces New Members of Three National Minority Advisory Councils Thought Leaders from Across Nation Help Komen for the Cure Strengthen Breast Health Programming, Outreach to Medically Underserved DALLAS – Susan G. Komen for the ... 4/3/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7618Susan G. Komen for the Cure Applauds Reauthorization of Breast Cancer Early Detection Program Increase in Federal Dollars Funds Critical Health Screenings for Low Income Women DALLAS – March 29, 2007 – Today, the U.S. Congress passed the National Breast ... 3/29/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7620Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Extension of U.S.–Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Middle East Partnership Continues the Commitment to Make Breast Cancer a Global Priority AMMAN, JORDAN – March 26, 2007 – Susan G. ... 3/26/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7624Susan G. Komen for the Cure Comments on Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards Breast Cancer Recurrence DALLAS – March 22, 2007– The thoughts and support of the entire network of Susan G. Komen for the Cure are with Senator and Mrs. Edwards ... 3/22/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7626National Leadership in the Global Breast Cancer Movement Earns Award for Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Nancy G. Brinker Honored for Promoting Research, Education and Treatment of Breast Cancer DALLAS – March 13, 2007 – The founder ... 3/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7622FDA Approves Lapatinib for Use in Advanced HER2 Positive Breast Cancer On March 13, 2007 the FDA announced the approval of lapatinib (Tykerb&#174;) in combination with capecitabine (Xeloda&#174;) for use in advanced HER2 positive breast cancer treatment. Specifically, it was ... 3/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7628Susan G. Komen for the Cure Perspective on the Benefits of Tykerb FDA Announces Approval of New Treatment for Advanced Breast Cancer DALLAS – March 13, 2007 – Today’s FDA approval of Tykerb (Lapatanib) is incredibly significant as it provides ... 3/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7630Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces New Board Leaders The Honorable Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr. to Serve as Chairman of the Board WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2007 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the leader in the ... 2/13/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7632Susan G. Komen for the Cure Supports Landmark Sister Study February 12, 2007 Susan G. Komen for the Cure, recognized as the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality ... 2/12/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7634African American Cancer Death Rates Decline Slowly February 2, 2007 Disparities continue to play a role in all phases of breast cancer. In their new publication, Cancer Facts &amp; Figures for African Americans 2007 2008, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ... 2/2/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7638Susan G. Komen for the Cure Seeks Nominations for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advisory Council Group to Make Recommendations, Assist Komen in Reducing Disparity, Morbidity, Mortality Rates in LGBT Population DALLAS – February 1, 2007 – Susan G. Komen ... 2/1/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7636Susan G. Komen for the Cure Seeks Nominations for Young Women’s National Advisory Council Group Forming to Help Komen Engage Next Generation in Breast Cancer Movement DALLAS – February 1, 2007 Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest ... 2/1/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7642Susan G. Komen for the Cure Announces Historic Global Breast Cancer Advocate Summit, Calls for Delegate Applications Mrs. Laura Bush Joins Global Leader in Marking World Cancer Day with Call to Action DALLAS – January 31, 2007 – To mark ... 1/31/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7644Nancy G. Brinker, Leader of Global Breast Cancer Movement, Attends State of Union Address as Invited Guest Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founder Advocates for Underserved, Represents Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors DALLAS – January 23, 2007 – Nancy G. ... 1/23/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7650Susan G. Komen for the Cure We’re On A Mission To End Breast Cancer Forever Susan G. Komen for the Cure We’re On A Mission To End Breast Cancer Forever Global Breast Cancer Advocacy Leader Marks 25th Anniversary with New ... 1/22/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7646Devotion to Fighting Breast Cancer Earns Trumpet Award for Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Nancy Brinker Honored for Dedication to Promoting Education and Treatment of Breast Cancer for All People DALLAS – January 22, 2007 – Nancy ... 1/22/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7652ACS Overall Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop New Invasive Breast Cancer Cases Expected to be much lower in 2007 January 18, 2007 The predicted number of new cases of breast cancer is expected to be lower in 2007, according ... 1/18/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7654Highlights from the 29th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Highlights from the 29th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium January 2, 2007 Researchers, advocates and scientists from around the globe gathered December 14 17, 2006 at the 29th annual ... 1/2/2007http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7658The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces Key Promotions at National Headquarters The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces Key Promotions at National Headquarters Moves Made to Position World’s Leading Breast Cancer Organization as 25th Anniversary Kick off ... 12/22/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7664Dietary Fat Intake May be Linked to Breast Cancer Recurrence December 20, 2006 According to a report delivered at the 2006 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) by Rowan Chlebowski, M.D., Ph.D., Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at the Harbor ... 12/20/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7666Lapatinib Shows Benefit for Inflammatory Breast Cancer December 20, 2006 According to a report delivered at the 29th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium on Thursday, Dec.14, 2006, by Massimo Cristofanilli, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Breast Medical ... 12/20/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7662New HER2 Testing Guidelines December 20, 2006 According to findings from a new study published in this month’s Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO), approximately 20 percent of current HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) testing may be inaccurate. However, ... 12/20/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7668Breast Cancer Incidence Drops SAN ANTONIO December 15, 2006 The 29th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium provided good news for breast cancer patients including a reported 7 percent decrease in breast cancer incidence in the United States in 2003. ... 12/15/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7660Can Breast Cancer Be Prevented? A series of presentations at the 29th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) discussed the feasibility of preventing breast cancer. The response to the question “Can breast cancer be prevented?” was “Yes.” Breast Cancer ... 12/15/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7670The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Names 2006 Recipients of Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction Leaders in Estrogen Biosynthesis, Anti Angiogenesis Therapies Join Foundation’s Growing Roster of Renowned Breast Cancer Pioneers SAN ANTONIO – December 13, 2006 – ... 12/13/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7674Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic, Research Center Open at M.D. Anderson December 8, 2006 The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation applauds the opening of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center’s Inflammatory Breast Cancer Clinic and Research Program, the world’s first clinic devoted ... 12/8/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7672Breast Cancer News This Week December 8, 2006 Breast cancer news this week included how to improve treatment outcomes through diet and exercise, the importance of a second opinion and a new ultrasound technique. Study Good Nutrition and Physical Activity ... 12/8/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7676FDA Lifts Ban on Silicone Gel Filled Breast Implants November 21, 2006 Fourteen years after they were removed from the market over safety concerns, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is once again allowing the use of silicone gel filled ... 11/21/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7678Herceptin&#174; Receives New FDA Approval Herceptin&#174; Receives New FDA Approval November 20, 2006 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration November 16 approved the use of Herceptin&#174; (trastuzumab) as part of a treatment regimen containing doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide and paclitaxel (chemotherapy) for ... 11/20/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7680The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Joins U.S. Department of State to Launch Groundbreaking Breast Cancer Partnership in Middle East Nancy G. Brinker, Komen Foundation Experts Travel to United Arab Emirates to Share Experiences, Further Education Efforts Abu Dhabi, ... 10/31/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7682Komen Foundation White Paper Cites Lack of Uniform Standards and Reimbursement Issues Contributing to Errors in Diagnosis for More Than 90,000 Breast Cancer Patients White Paper Cites Errors in Diagnosis Affecting More Than 90,000 Breast Cancer Patients DALLAS – October ... 10/2/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7684Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Challenges Standards to Improve Current Breast Cancer Patient Care and Survivorship Komen Foundation Addresses Paradox between Research Breakthroughs and Current Diagnostic Methods DALLAS – September 28, 2006 – The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer ... 9/28/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7686States Improve Pain Policies, But Barriers Remain to Effective Pain Management for Cancer and Other Chronic Diseases New Report Evaluates States’ Progress in Improving Pain Care WASHINGTON, DC – September 27, 2006 – States are making steady progress in adopting ... 9/27/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7688The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Opens Call for Minority Advisory Council Nominations Councils Instrumental in Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities Including Mortality and Morbidity Ratios, Treatment Access DALLAS September 26, 2006 The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the ... 9/26/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7690Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces $13 Million in Grants for New Focused Areas of Study Grant Program Proposals Being Accepted in Four Key Research Areas DCIS, Model Systems, Biomarkers and Environment DALLAS – September 25, 2006 – The ... 9/25/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7694Breast Cancer Incidence Stabilizes – Breast Cancer Death Rates on the Decline Death rates from cancer continue to fall for all U.S. populations. The incidence rate of new cancers remains stable. September 22, 2006 These findings are included in a ... 9/22/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7692October to October Breast Cancer Year in Review September 22, 2006 From improved understanding about how to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer to new technology, personalized treatments and targeted science, here are some of the issues that caught ... 9/22/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7696Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Community Education and Outreach Excursion Hits the Road to Share Information About Breast Health And Breast Cancer On the Way to the Cure – Komen On the Go&#8482; Drives Home Importance to All Generations ... 9/17/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7698Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Board of Directors Names Former Fortune 500 Executive as CEO Hala Moddelmog, Highly Regarded Businesswoman, to Lead One of the World’s Largest Private Funders of Breast Cancer Research DALLAS – September 7, 2006 – ... 9/7/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7700The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Contributes to Cutting Edge Research The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Contributes to Cutting Edge Research August 16, 2006 – The Komen Foundation has a long history of funding groundbreaking research to ... 8/16/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7702Secondhand Smoke Report Leads to Sweeping WHO Recommendation August 3, 2006 The World Health Organization (WHO) is about to recommend a change that will directly impact millions of people. In September, the WHO plans to release a report recommending a ... 8/3/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7704Weight Gain Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk July 18, 2006 According to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, postmenopausal women who have gained weight after the age of 18, or after menopause, have a ... 7/18/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7706Linda Pitts Custard Chosen As Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient by Junior League of Dallas (News release courtesy of the Junior League of Dallas) DALLAS July 6, 2006 The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) is proud to announce that it has ... 7/6/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=77342005 Brinker Co Awardee Anita B. Roberts, Ph.D., Dies 2005 Brinker Co Awardee Anita B. Roberts, Ph.D., Dies Pioneering NCI Scientist Shared Award, Longtime Collaboration with Dartmouth Medical School’s Michael B. Sporn, M.D. May 30, 2006 Anita B. Roberts, Ph.D., ... 6/30/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7710Chest X rays Might Increase Breast Cancer Risk for BRCA 1 and 2 Carriers The Study High risk women who are carriers of the BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation might have an increased risk for breast cancer from low ... 6/26/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7714Highlights from the Mission Conference The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Ninth Annual Mission Conference, Many Faces, One Voice, was held June 11 13 in Washington, D.C. Bringing together survivors, leading experts and patient advocates in the field of ... 6/16/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7716Top Cancer Groups Fund Study of State Pain Policies Komen Foundation, Lance Armstrong Foundation and American Cancer Society View Adequate Pain Relief as Key Quality of Life Issue June 14, 2006 Chronic pain is a part of daily life for ... 6/14/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7720Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Names 2006 Professor of Survivorship Awardees Founder of Native American Cancer Research, University of Washington Nursing Professor Honored WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2006 The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation announced the recipients ... 6/13/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7724Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Awards Fellowship Supporting Training of Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups Howard University Receives First Annual Leffall Fellowship in Health Disparities WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2006 – The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation ... 6/13/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7726The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Awards More Than $54.8 Million to Breast Cancer Research 2006 Grant Awards Represent Foundation’s Largest Research Investment to Date WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 12, 2006 – The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation ... 6/12/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7728June 12, 2006 – Mrs. Laura Bush addressed nearly 900 attendees at the 9th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Mission Conference in Washington, D.C., including a special delegation from the Middle East. The Komen Mission Conference brings together ... 6/12/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7730Komen Foundation Responds to Environmental Consensus Statement The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation applauds the efforts of the Collaborative for Health and the Environment (CHE) and the other organizations who signed onto the Consensus Statement on Breast Cancer and ... 6/8/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7732Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Supports Komen National Race for the Cure&#174;  June 6, 2006 More than 40,000 runners and walkers gathered on June 3rd for the 17th annual Komen National Race for the Cure&#174; in Washington, D.C. The 5K event ... 6/6/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7736Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces 2007 Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship Awards Program Designed to Enhance Coordination, Teamwork Among Professionals Caring for Breast Cancer Patients DALLAS – May 24, 2006 – The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has announced ... 5/24/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7738Nancy Brinker inspires BU graduates, receives honorary degree May 16, 2006 Nancy Goodman Brinker, founder of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, delivered the Boston University (BU) baccalaureate service address on May 14 to kick off the institution’s formal ... 5/16/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7740Komen Foundation Saddened By Loss of Longtime Friend and Advocate Soraya The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation is saddened by the tragic loss of our passionate and committed friend, Soraya. Through the years, Soraya made Komen’s mission her own, ... 5/11/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7742Komen Foundation Partners with Patient Advocacy Foundation to Provide Co Pay Relief for Eligible Cancer Patients Susan G. Komen for the Cure has provided Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) with additional funding to provide co payment assistance for qualified patients with ... 5/8/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7744STAR Trial Raloxifene is as Effective as Tamoxifen in Reducing Breast Cancer Risk May 1, 2006 Raloxifene, a drug now approved by the FDA for preventing and treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, also reduces the risk of developing breast cancer ... 5/1/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7746Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces New Advisory Council Representing Native Americans Newest is Fourth Minority Advisory Council Formed by Foundation Groups Instrumental in Addressing Breast Cancer Disparity Issues WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 20, 2006 – The Susan G. ... 4/20/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7748Coverage from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference 97th Annual Meeting 2006 April 12, 2006 An estimated 16,000 researchers and scientists from around the world attended the recent American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) meeting in Washington, D.C., ... 4/12/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7750Commonly Used Genetic Test Doesn’t Detect All Genetic Mutations Commonly Used Genetic Test Doesn’t Detect All Genetic Mutations March 27, 2006 The Study In a study of breast cancer patients with a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer ... 3/27/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7752Komen Foundation Funds Online Breast Cancer Teaching Module DALLAS – March 23, 2006 – Funding from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has helped make available the latest educational teaching module in the Association of Professors of Gynecology and ... 3/23/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7754The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Accepting Nominations for Brinker Award For Scientific Distinction The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Accepting Nominations for Brinker Award For Scientific Distinction Organization’s Highest Merit Award Recognizes Groundbreaking Achievements in Clinical Work, ... 3/8/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7756The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Provides Another $3 Million for Global Projects Impacting Disparities Additional Funding Comes on Heels of $45.1 Million Investment in Research Grants Fosters Collaboration with American Cancer Society, Lance Armstrong Foundation, World Health Organization ... 3/1/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7758Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Currently Accepting Applications for Disaster Relief Grants More Than $1 Million Already Granted Up to $2 Million Earmarked for Rebuilding Facilities in Areas Affected by Hurricanes and Supporting Organizations Providing Services to Displaced Breast ... 2/27/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7760First Lady, Headed to Torino’s Winter Olympics, Stops in Rome to Meet Komen Italia Champions First Lady, Headed to Torino’s Winter Olympics, Stops in Rome to Meet Komen Italia Champions February 14, 2006 World attention is focused on the XX ... 2/14/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7762International Breast Health Guidelines for Developing Countries Published By Global Alliance February 13, 2006 Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer related deaths among women worldwide. It is newly diagnosed in more than 1.1 million women annually, and ... 2/13/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7764Low fat Diets and Breast Cancer Risk February 10, 2006 Do low fat diets reduce the risk for breast cancer? This question has been studied for many years and according to the latest study the answer could be, “not significantly.” ... 2/10/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7766Biopsies Beat Non Invasive Tests in Determining Which Breast Abnormalities are Cancer February 10, 2006 A report issued February 9 by the United States Health and Human Services’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality indicates that the breast biopsy is still ... 2/10/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7768The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces 2005 Professor of Survivorship Award Recipients Georgetown University Researcher, Johns Hopkins Patient Advocate Honored for Work in Emerging Field DALLAS –February 7, 2006 – The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has ... 2/7/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7770Foundation Seeks Nominees for 2006 Professor of Survivorship Awards Award Recognizes Leaders in Survivorship Research, Clinical Work Dallas – January 30, 2006 – Nominations are being accepted through March 1, 2006 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Professor ... 1/30/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7772The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Announces 2006 Komen Race for the Cure&#174; Series Event Dates, Inside Look into World’s Largest Series of 5K Runs Fitness Walks DALLAS – January 23, 2006 – To kick off the 2006 season ... 1/23/2006http://ww5.komen.org/KomenNewsArticle.aspx?id=7774Nearly 800 Volunteers Meet at the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Annual Affiliate Conference Leading Breast Cancer Organization Celebrates Accomplishments, Honors Survivors LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – January 22, 2006 – The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of ... 1/22/2006