KCR Training Hits the Road!
The Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is hosting a Komen Community Representative (KCR) Training in Ashland on Saturday, July 24th, from 9am-12:30pm. KCRs are a group of dedicated volunteers who represent Komen in their community at health fairs and speaking engagements. We are looking to recruit KCRs from Ashland, Richland and Wayne counties. This is a great opportunity for interested volunteers to attend a dynamic training on Komen, breast self awareness, breast cancer 101, health literacy and speaking techniques. If you or someone you know are interested in becoming a Komen Northeast Ohio KCR, please contact Gina Chicotel at gchicotel@komenneohio.org. Deadline to register for the training is Tuesday, July 20th. Register early – space is limited! Click here for more information.
Understanding Breast Cancer
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer Facts for Life Sheet
We are pleased to announce the new Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Facts for Life Sheet is now posted to the Understanding Breast Cancer section of komen.org. The new PDF:
- Defines TNBC.
- Explains who gets TNBC.
- Describes how TNBC is unique.
- And much more.
This PDF can be currently be downloaded for free from komen.org. And, stay tuned - the fact sheet will soon be available to order from Shop Komen
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Recommends No Impediments to Breast Cancer Screening
Until Science Improves, Current Screening Recommendations Should Remain.
Susan 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 advisor and chair of Komen’s Scientific Advisory Board.
“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 for screening mammography at this time. Komen’s current screening guidelines can be found at www.komen.org and would not be changed without serious consideration.”
Click here to read the full Susan G. Komen for the Cure Screening Statement
Educational Materials
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