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Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Oregon & SW Washington Affiliate
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- Breast Cancer Issues(TM) Confe...
Oregon Convention Center- Portland ...
Saturday, February 28 at 8:00am - Komen Portland Race for the Cure
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Sunday, September 21 at 8:00am - Komen Health Expo
The Oregon Convention Center
Friday, September 19 at 10:00am - Komen Survivor Celebration
The Oregon Convention Center
Saturday, September 20 at 12:00am
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Wall PhotosUpdated about a month ago
2007 Komen Portland Race for the Cure®Updated about 7 months ago
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington Check out our updated Survivor Resources page!
Source: www.komenoregon.org
Provides basic and easy-to-understand facts about breast cancer in downloadable PDF format.Topics range from early detection, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment to support.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
Breast self-exam (BSE) is a tool that may help you learn what is
normal for you. BSE involves looking at and feeling your breasts. If
you notice any changes in your breast, do not wait. Report any changes
to your doctor or nurse right away. Women who practice BSE should also
be sure to get mammograms and clinical breast ex...ams at the appropriate
age. BSE should not be substituted for these screening tests.
View the variety of BSA cards we have available in several different
languages. You can download and print these cards for quick reference! Cards are offered in a variety of languages and can be downloaded for free here:Read More
normal for you. BSE involves looking at and feeling your breasts. If
you notice any changes in your breast, do not wait. Report any changes
to your doctor or nurse right away. Women who practice BSE should also
be sure to get mammograms and clinical breast ex...ams at the appropriate
age. BSE should not be substituted for these screening tests.
View the variety of BSA cards we have available in several different
languages. You can download and print these cards for quick reference! Cards are offered in a variety of languages and can be downloaded for free here:Read More
Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Understanding Breast Cancer | Resources | Educational Materials | Brea
Source: ww5.komen.org
Breast self-exam (BSE) is a tool that may help you learn what is normal for you. BSE involves looking at and feeling your breasts. If you notice any changes in your breast, do not wait. Report any cha
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
Check out our new and improved list of Survivor Resources - We now have Access to Care Resources,
Breast Health/Breast Cancer Resources, Emotional Health Resources, Integrative Medicine and Physical Health Resources, Financial Resources and more!
Source: www.komenoregon.org
Provides basic and easy-to-understand facts about breast cancer in downloadable PDF format.Topics range from early detection, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment to support.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
New U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Report on Insurance
Reform and Breast Cancer: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a new
report, “Health Insurance Reform and Breast Cancer: Making the Health Care
System Work for Women,” which details how health insurance reform will help
women with breast cancer. Read the full report here:
Source: www.healthreform.gov
Health Insurance Reform and Breast Cancer: Making the Health Care System Work for Women
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
First Lady Michelle Obama Observes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: http://www.komenadvocacy.org/newsArticle
Source: www.komenadvocacy.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 25, 2009 – This morning, Jennifer Luray, president of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance, participated in a special White House ceremony honoring National Breast Cancer Awareness Month featuring remarks by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington The Middle East's First Race for the Cure against Breast Cancer at the Historic Pyramids of Giza - check out these awesome photos!
Source: www.demotix.com
Demotix is a citizen-journalism website and photo agency. It takes user-generated content (UGC) and photographs from freelance journalists and amateurs, and markets them to the mainstream media.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington Breast Cancer News: Comments on Mammography Leading to Over-Diagnosis and Over-Treatment
Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Research & Grants | News and Perspectives | Comments on Mammography Le
Source: ww5.komen.org
Approximately 20 percent of women with breast cancer have what is called HER2 positive disease. In these tumors, there are extra copies of the HER2 gene in the nucleus of the cancer cell and, as a res
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
Husband,
wife both battle breast cancer: After seeing his wife, Barbara, through
her treatment for breast cancer, Michael Welsh was also diagnosed with
the disease. TODAY’s Natalie Morales talks to the couple and Dr.
Kathie-Ann Joseph about their story.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington Breast Cancer News: Additional Evidence Regarding the Benefit of Regular Mammograms
Source: ww5.komen.org
According to the results of a study presented at the ASCO 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium, nearly three-quarters of breast cancer deaths occur among the minority off women who do not get regular screening mammograms.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
Breast Cancer News: After treatment of breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with
breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy, women age 44 or
younger have a higher rate of recurrence than older women.
Source: ww5.komen.org
After treatment of breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy, women age 44 or younger have a higher rate of recurrence than older women. These results were presented at the ASCO 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
Take Komen's Breast Cancer Quiz! Test your breast cancer knowledge
with our recently updated quiz under the Resources section of Understanding
Breast Cancer on komen.org. After each question, you’ll find links for more
information about that particular topic.
Source: apps.komen.org
Test your knowledge of breast healthWelcome to our NetQuiz. We developed this quiz using the information found on our Website.The quiz takes only a few minutes, and you'll find links for further information after each question.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
Please urge your senators to support the EARLY Act! When breast cancer occurs in women under age
45, it is often detected at later stages, is more likely to be
aggressive, and less likely to be responsive to hormone therapies.
There is a lack of awareness about the risks of breast cancer for young
women and the unique chal...lenges facing young women with breast cancer. This important bill would change that.
Go here to urge your senators to co-sponsor the EARLY Act:Read More
45, it is often detected at later stages, is more likely to be
aggressive, and less likely to be responsive to hormone therapies.
There is a lack of awareness about the risks of breast cancer for young
women and the unique chal...lenges facing young women with breast cancer. This important bill would change that.
Go here to urge your senators to co-sponsor the EARLY Act:Read More
Source: komenpolicy.org
When breast cancer occurs in women under age 45, it is often detected at later stages, is more likely to be aggressive, and less likely to be responsive to hormone therapies. There is a lack of awareness ...
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington Questions about survivor events or resources? Email Survivor Programs Manager, Toni Mountain, at tmountain@komenoregon.org or call her at 503-553-3677.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington Survivors are thriving! Find support and friendship at events for survivors. Check out our survivor events page and see what's happening in your community.
Source: www.komenoregon.org
• Dragon Boat Teams for Breast Cancer Survivors: http://www.pinkphoenix.org/ or http://www.teamsoar.org/• Project Quest has many year round events, activities and workshops for survivors.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Oregon & SW Washington
A message from Komen's Volunteer Program Manager:
Dear Volunteers,
Many thanks to each and
everyone one of you who contributed your time and efforts to this year’s Health
Expo or Race for the Cure®! Over 41,000 Race participants and volunteers at
Waterfront Park enjoyed the camaraderie, support and celebration of those ...
touched by breast cancer.
Though the final numbers are not in, we expect to
raise over $2 million dollars! 75% of our funds provide grants to local
community agencies in Oregon and SW Washington for education, outreach and life
saving mammograms and 25% fund research that will discover the cures for breast
cancer. Without your help, this would not be possible.
Each year we strive to better
meet the needs of our volunteers so please feel free to communicate any feedback
that you have that will help us make next year's Health Expo and Race a better
experience for you. Thank you again for making this event one of the most
successful in the country! We hope that you will join us again next year on
September 17, 18, and 19, 2010 for the next Health Expo and the Race for the
Cure®!
Lori
Kresse, CVA
Susan
G. Komen for the Cure
Volunteer Program
Manager
P: 503-553-3676 | F: 503-552-9161
1400 SW 5th Ave, Ste. 530 | Portland, OR 97201
Toll Free: 1-800-404-8241 | http://www.komenoregon.orgRead More
Dear Volunteers,
Many thanks to each and
everyone one of you who contributed your time and efforts to this year’s Health
Expo or Race for the Cure®! Over 41,000 Race participants and volunteers at
Waterfront Park enjoyed the camaraderie, support and celebration of those ...
touched by breast cancer.
Though the final numbers are not in, we expect to
raise over $2 million dollars! 75% of our funds provide grants to local
community agencies in Oregon and SW Washington for education, outreach and life
saving mammograms and 25% fund research that will discover the cures for breast
cancer. Without your help, this would not be possible.
Each year we strive to better
meet the needs of our volunteers so please feel free to communicate any feedback
that you have that will help us make next year's Health Expo and Race a better
experience for you. Thank you again for making this event one of the most
successful in the country! We hope that you will join us again next year on
September 17, 18, and 19, 2010 for the next Health Expo and the Race for the
Cure®!
Lori
Kresse, CVA
Susan
G. Komen for the Cure
Volunteer Program
Manager
P: 503-553-3676 | F: 503-552-9161
1400 SW 5th Ave, Ste. 530 | Portland, OR 97201
Toll Free: 1-800-404-8241 | http://www.komenoregon.orgRead More
Source: www.komenoregon.org
