Susan G. Komen Advocacy

Susan G. Komen Advocacy

Make an impact by using your voice for the breast cancer community. Become an Advocacy Insider today!

12/08/2023

Individuals living with should not have to wait for the care and financial support they require to prolong their lives. Join us in taking action: https://p2a.co/O0PqkP9

12/07/2023

Our annual town hall will provide an opportunity to come together and celebrate how far we have come and where we go from here. Policy and advocacy will continue to be critical in helping us bring an end to breast cancer as we know it. Join us! https://bit.ly/3QwZqJe

12/06/2023

Engage with Komen’s advocacy efforts, complete exclusive trainings and form a community with other advocates by applying to the Advocacy Ambassador Program. APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSING SOON: https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

12/05/2023

Be an advocate for yourself and others by sharing your story today! https://bit.ly/komenmystory or email us [email protected]

12/04/2023

Mark your calendars for our annual town hall on Dec. 19th at 12pm CT to learn more about our 2023 accomplishments, get a preview of what is to come next year and learn how you can play a critical role in our advocacy work. Register today! https://bit.ly/3QwZqJe

12/01/2023

Now is the time to make your selections for 2023 during open enrollment. Open Enrollment ends on December 15th for most states! Find a plan that works for you: http://bit.ly/2p86m79

11/29/2023

Take your advocacy to the next level! Become an Advocacy Ambassador to serve as a key leader within your defined districts and empower your community to make a difference in the lives of those most impacted by breast cancer. Apply today: https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

11/27/2023

Now is the time to make your selections for 2024 during open enrollment. Enroll by December 15th for coverage that starts January 1st. Find a plan that works for you: http://bit.ly/2p86m79

11/25/2023

Use your voice can help make more diverse. Join us taking action to help ensure the treatments of the future are more effective for all populations: https://p2a.co/yKsjxFN

11/23/2023

Today we're thankful for all of the researchers, scientists, advocates and supporters who are working to create a world in which no one loses a loved one to breast cancer. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of your families! What are you thankful for?

11/21/2023

During this week of thanks, we want to thank our dedicated grassroots voices who make our work possible! If you'd like to be one of those voices, join us today: http://bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

11/20/2023

Sending a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Your efforts save lives. Happy Public Health Thank You Day!

11/18/2023

Engage with Komen’s advocacy efforts, complete exclusive trainings and form community with other advocates by applying to the Advocacy Ambassador Program. We can't wait to hear from you: https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

11/17/2023

Currently, Medicare does not cover genetic testing for inherited cancer risk in people who have never had a cancer diagnosis. Help us expand access to and counseling: https://p2a.co/EBMz5Za

11/16/2023

Today is National Day! You can use your voice no matter where you live to influence public policy. Become an Advocacy Insider today to receive legislative and advocacy opportunities on both the federal and state level: http://bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

11/15/2023

We need expanded access to breast and cervical cancer services in under-resourced communities to screen more people, diagnose more cancers at earlier stages and ultimately leading to better outcomes for people and lower costs for our health care system. Join us in taking action to support the SCREENS for Cancer Act: https://p2a.co/q3P8xU1

11/14/2023

Do you want to take your advocacy to the next level? Apply to be an Advocacy Ambassador to engage with our public policy and advocacy efforts on both the federal and state levels! Apply now: https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

11/08/2023

Today, we celebrate the House reintroduction of the , a crucial piece of legislation for improving access to life-saving treatments for patients. Thank you Congressman Glenn Grothman and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici for your leadership. Together, we can make a difference.

11/08/2023

Congratulations to Dr. Monica Bertagnolli on her confirmation as National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director. Her dedication and expertise as a researcher, surgeon and patient will serve NIH well. We are excited to continue to make strides in the fight against alongside NIH. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/466iXpT

11/01/2023

Open enrollment starts today! Don't wait to get covered for 2024. Find a plan for you today: http://bit.ly/2p86m79

10/30/2023

Individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups face systemic barriers hindering their inclusion in clinical trials. Help increase clinical trial diversity in all NIH-funded clinical trials by taking action today: https://p2a.co/yKsjxFN

10/28/2023

Legislators want to hear from you! Voice your concern about critical issues that impact patients, survivors and individuals living with breast cancer by sharing your story today: bit.ly/komenmystory

Photos from Susan G. Komen Advocacy's post 10/28/2023

Thank you to everyone that attended our Speak Truth to Power: Stand Up Speak Up event in St. Louis. To be notified about upcoming events near you sign up to become an Advocacy Insider: bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

10/27/2023

Genetic counseling and testing empower individuals at increased risk of developing cancer due to a family history to take action to protect their health. Help increase access to genetic counseling and testing: https://p2a.co/LNW5wRt

10/26/2023

Diagnostic and supplemental imaging (i.e., diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)) are essential tools in the breast cancer screening, detection and diagnosis process. Support the ABCD Act by taking action today: https://p2a.co/e0ateLh

10/25/2023

Policy touches every part of breast cancer. With your voice, you can help influence policy that impacts the community. Become an Advocacy Insider to stay up to date on advocacy opportunities: bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

10/24/2023

Don't forget to apply for the Advocacy Ambassador Program to connect with other advocates and engage more with our public policy and advocacy efforts. Applications are due October 31st. To learn more and apply: https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

10/23/2023

As their cancer progresses, many people living with are not able to continue working, which puts their health insurance and financial stability in jeopardy. Help end the wait for the care and financial support they need: https://p2a.co/O0PqkP9

10/22/2023

Telling your story is the most powerful way to speak change into the world. Your story can help influence policy. Please consider sharing your story today: https://bit.ly/komenmystory

10/21/2023

Your data holds the power to drive breast cancer research forward. Learn more about ShareForCures and make a difference today: komen.org/shareforcures

10/20/2023

To eliminate health disparities in breast cancer, we must require that clinical trials include diverse participants who are reflective of the populations most impacted by specific diseases and conditions. Help us achieve health equity: https://p2a.co/yKsjxFN

10/19/2023

We want to hear from you! Stay up-to-date on upcoming public policy and advocacy events happening near you: bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

10/18/2023

Supplemental imaging is often recommended as primary breast imaging for many individuals at high-risk of resulting in hundreds to thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket costs. Help eliminate financial barriers for needed breast imaging! https://p2a.co/e0ateLh

10/17/2023

Identifying inherited cancer risk through genetic counseling and testing can help guide decisions regarding recommended screenings, personalized cancer treatments and risk-reducing medical treatments. Help increase access to genetic counseling and testing: https://p2a.co/LNW5wRt

10/15/2023

The SCREENS for Cancer Act, once passed, will preserve access to vital public health infrastructure that has a proven track record of improving cancer screening rates in vulnerable populations. Ask your lawmakers today to support this crucial legislation: https://p2a.co/q3P8xU1

10/14/2023

Join our group of Advocacy Ambassadors to take your advocacy to the next level! Apply to the Advocacy Ambassador Program to form community and access exclusive trainings: https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

10/13/2023

Turn your awareness into action, urge your Members to support the Access to Care Act which will waive the combined 29-month wait for SSDI and Medicare for individuals living with . Join us in taking action: https://p2a.co/O0PqkP9

10/12/2023

Outdated laws subject individuals living with to a 5mo waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and a 24mo waiting period for Medicare benefits exposing them and their families to extreme financial toxicity. Help us change this! https://p2a.co/O0PqkP9

10/11/2023

Make an impact by using your voice for the community. Become an Advocacy Insider to know when we need you to use your voice! bit.ly/KomenAdvocates

10/10/2023

Through the Advocacy Ambassador Program, you will have the opportunity to play an even larger role in our federal and state advocacy work. Learn more about this program and apply today! https://p2a.co/yosfJxM

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Telling your story is the most powerful way to speak change into the world. Your story can help influence policy. Please...
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Supplemental imaging is often recommended as primary breast imaging for many individuals at high-risk of #BreastCancer r...
Outdated laws subject individuals living with #MBC to a 5mo waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD...
Everyone deserves affordable access to diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. Help us achieve this by asking your l...
Asking individuals living with #metastatic #BreastCancer to wait for the financial support and care they need is UNACCEP...
The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has provided lifesaving breast cancer screening and diag...
The SCREENS for Cancer Act will allow for more emphasis on innovative interventions and outreach to underserved communit...
Telling your story is the most powerful way to speak change into the world. Your story can help influence policy. Please...
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