National Spotlight
Who are you running for? — Join in the fight against breast cancer by running a full or half marathon through Marathon for the Cure™
Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Support for You
The support of family, friends and others can be a good resource as you go through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. In this chapter, you will find information on the physical and emotional support you may need. Also, you can call our breast care helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) for more information. Our breast care helpline provides free, professional support services to anyone with breast health or breast cancer questions or concerns. For more information about types of support for people with breast cancer click here
What can I do? What can I say?
When someone has breast cancer it's scary for them - and for you! What can you do to really help? What should you say? Is it better to just listen? There are as many ways of being a good co-survivor as there are people! The qualifications? A willingness to be yourself and be present. To find out more about what to say and do, click here.
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