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The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®’s Educational Symposium focuses on the African-American Community
BALTIMORE, MD (February 16, 2010) - The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure invites women in Baltimore City to join them at their 16th annual educational symposium, Choose Your Path to Breast Health, sponsored by Afro-American Newspapers and ABC 2 News on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® reaches 2009 Race for the Cure® goal
BALTIMORE, MD (December 17, 2009) - The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced today that they reached their $3 million goal for this year’s Race for the Cure, held October 18 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® announces hassle-free holiday shopping
BALTIMORE, MD (December 14, 2009) - The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced today a unique gift-giving opportunity!
The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Announces 2010 Race for the Cure® Date
BALTIMORE, MD (November 23, 2009) - The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure announced this week that next year’s Race for the Cure will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2010 in Hunt Valley, MD.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Responds to U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations
DALLAS, TX (November 17, 2009) - 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. The U.S. Preventative Task Force recommended yesterday that women between the ages of 40 and 49 should not have routine breast cancer screenings due to lack of proven benefits.
Komen Maryland Thanks Race Participants
Preliminary data shows us that over 29,000 people registered and so far we have raised $2.7 million. We hope to exceed last year’s total of $2.9 million. Every dollar raised will help us to fund more local programs and national research. We are still collecting donations on our Race website, www.komenmd.org. Race photos can also be found there.
Less Than 3 Weeks To Go
BALTIMORE, MD (October 2, 2009) The 17th Annual Susan G. Komen Maryland Race for the Cure is being held this year in Hunt Valley, Maryland on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Komen Maryland staff and volunteers are working hard to ensure a successful Race!
“GIVE HOPE, GIVE BLOOD”
Baltimore, MD – September 29, 2009: This fall, the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac (GC&P) Blood Services Region invites members of the community to give back in two ways.
Baltimore City Hall Goes Pink
BALTIMORE, MD (September 28, 2009) Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon and the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure are collaborating on several initiatives in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, including lighting the City Hall dome pink.
Komen On The Go
BALTIMORE, MD (September 14, 2009) The Susan G. Komen On the Go™ mobile experience educates and engages people of all ages in the breast cancer movement where they live, work and play.
Komen Maryland Releases Report on State of Breast Cancer in Maryland
Baltimore, MD (August 5, 2009) Women in Maryland are not diagnosed with breast cancer any more frequently than women in the rest of the country, but they are dying of breast cancer at higher rates. Maryland is ranked fifth in the nation for breast cancer death rates. This year alone, it is estimated that 810 Maryland woman will die from breast cancer. Komen Maryland conducted a 10 month study to evaluate the state of breast cancer in their service area.
Komen Maryland Unveils 'Support Your Local Breasts' Campaign
Baltimore, MD (July 28, 2009) Support Your Local Breasts, is a campaign based on the premise of “telling your story” and the physical and emotional connection to local breast cancer survivors and co-survivors. The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure wanted a campaign that would distinguish it from other breast cancer events and non-profits, promote their year-round presence in the community apart from the Race, and share survivor stories to appeal to the different constituents in the state.
Komen Maryland Welcomes New Board Members and Announces New Board President
Baltimore, MD (April 6, 2009) Komen Maryland’s board of directors recently elected three new members, whose terms began April 1, 2009. Komen Maryland welcomes to the board Michelle Levin, Ann Musser, and Kelly Swoope-Holloway. Additionally, the board of directors elected the first physician board president for Komen Maryland, Dr. Stacey Keen.
Komen Maryland Affiliate Awards Over $2.5 Million to Fight Breast Cancer and Support Survivors
Baltimore, MD (April 3, 2009) The Komen Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® awarded grants totaling more than $1.8 million to 23 programs across the state of Maryland on April 1, 2009. At least $700,000 in additional funds is earmarked for national breast cancer research for a total of over $2.5 million dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® for the Cure Presents its 15th Annual Educational Symposium— Preserving the Promise: Imagine life without breast cancer™
In the United States today, there are more than two million breast cancer survivors, making them the largest group of cancer survivors in the country. The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® sets aside one day of celebration and education for breast cancer survivors, those newly diagnosed, their family, friends, concerned community members and professionals in the field.
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St. Mary’s Hospital Receives $10,000 Grant for Breast Exams
St. Mary’s Hospital and the Women’s Wellness Program received a new grant from the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure to screen under or uninsured women younger than 40 years old, who fall within the income guidelines, and may be at risk for breast cancer.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to Invest $60 Million in Research to Accelerate Breast Cancer Cures, Eliminate Disparities, Improve Diagnoses
DALLAS--April 7, 2009 – Committed to caring for those coping with breast cancer while trying to rid future generations of the disease, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced $60 million in research grants to U.S. and international scientists.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance Supports Effort to Encourage Early Breast Health Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 23, 2009 — The Susan G. Komen fo the Cure® Advocacy Alliance commended Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Sue Myrick (R-NC), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Donna Christensen (D-VT) and Melissa Bean (D-IL) for their efforts to inspire young women to take control of their breast health with the introduction today of the “Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009."
Red wine carries same breast cancer risk as white wine, by Anne Harding
Attention red wine drinkers: Drinking moderate amounts of any kind of alcohol (including wine, beer, and liquor) is associated with a slightly increased breast cancer risk -- and the rosy-hued beverage is no exception.
New Genomic Test Can Personalize Breast Cancer Treatment
DALLAS – February 11, 2009 – A 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure® already has helped scientists identify a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients, Washington University School of Medicine reported this week.
Bone Drugs May Help Fight Breast Cancer, by Gina Kolata
A drug of a class commonly used to combat bone loss may reduce by a third the chance that some breast cancers will spread or recur, a large study has found.
Metastasis Gene Discovered by Komen-Funded Research
DALLAS – January 6, 2009 – A single gene that appears to play a crucial role in aggressive breast cancers by both increasing the ability of the cancer to spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy has been discovered by a team of researchers funded, in part, by a Susan G. Komen for the Cure® research grant.
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