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Susan G. Komen Reaches Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Community In Innovative Ways During Pandemic

Although COVID-19 has created an unprecedented to continue moving forward.” About Susan G. Komen
disruption, Susan G. Komen has found ways to In the past, community-based events Susan G. Komen is the world’s leading nonprofit breast
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serve the women and men who need them most. The connected people living with MBC, cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast
organization recently launched a virtual Metastatic and their caregivers, with the latest cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive
Breast Cancer (MBC) Impact Series to share the latest research and medical news, information 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all
scientific discoveries improving breast cancer treatments, on complementary therapies, and fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and
information that those fighting this disease are desperate community support. The organization has countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive
for. added event live streams to ensure people research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality
It is estimated that an estimated 154,000 women in unable to attend in person could care, offer direct patient support, and empower people
the U.S. and a countless number of men are living with still benefit from the information with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise
metastatic breast cancer – the most advanced stage of pertinent to their health. In the between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed
breast cancer that has spread outside the breast, often to last twelve months, Komen has to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while
the brain, bones, liver and lungs. Currently, there is no hosted 52 live events, including 26 conferences, tirelessly searching for tomorrow’s cures.
cure for metastatic breast cancer, and it is responsible 16 educational events, six retreats, and numerous
for almost all the 42,000 breast cancer deaths in the U.S. Facebook Live sessions/webinars/online learning
each year. series. This new MBC Impact Series is available at no
Having up-to-the-minute information and support for cost and will be accessible to all.
facing the unique challenges and concerns of living with “Komen works with partners in thousands of
MBC available is more critical than ever. With concerns communities to unlock the scientific discoveries and
about visiting doctors and going out in public any more deliver the support needed to help people with MBC,”
than you have to, the organization added extra layers added Watt. “We are excited to present this regularly-
of protection for its immunocompromised constituency updated listing of virtual events and speakers and have
by bringing this information to them in the comfort and nearly a dozen events in this series already scheduled.”
safety of their own homes. Susan G. Komen’s Metastatic Breast Cancer Impact
“We believe that our present and future situations Series begins on Wednesday, Sept. 12 and runs through
will allow us to drive even more impact for more people Sunday, Nov. 15. A full schedule is available on the new
than ever before. Accessible technology and an increased https://mbc.komen.org/#mbc-impact-series website.
desire to find new ways to fight MBC is something that “In this increasingly interconnected world, events
impacts the lives of more than 154,000 women and an like our MBC Impact Series enable us to meet people
unknown number of men in the U.S.,” shared Kate Watt, where they live and access care. Working together, we
regional vice president, Development Southeast for Susan will achieve our goal of reducing breast cancer deaths
G. Komen. “We are growing our digital footprint to by 50 percent by 2026,” ended Watt.
ensure that even though we cannot be with our Susan G. To learn more about Susan G. Komen, please visit
Komen family in person, we can gather together virtually www.komenflorida.org or call (561) 514-3020.