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SAN DIEGO, February 23, 2010 – What would you do if you or a loved one couldn't afford a mammogram, but you knew something was wrong? That's a question thousands of women in
Komen is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists committed to ending breast cancer forever. Second only to the government when it comes to funding breast cancer research and treatment for those in need, the organization will have to work hard to bridge the gap left by budget cuts to help in its mission to provide San Diegans with the breast health services they need, particularly during this uncertain time. The need is apparent: This year, Komen San Diego received more than $2 million in grant requests. Unfortunately, due to the economy, the organization is only able to fund a fraction. Komen San Diego urges San Diegans to step up and help save women’s lives during this time of crisis by donating today to protect breast cancer programs across the country.
“Today, there is something you can do about it,” said Laura Farmer Sherman, survivor and executive director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure,
The cuts to
EWC is a joint program by the state Department of Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
“Many women we assist at Komen San Diego fall in the age group of 40 to 49, and they must have access to mammography if they need it,” said Farmer Sherman. “We are prepared to do whatever it takes, but we can’t do it alone. These women deserve a chance at survival.”
Early detection of breast cancer is a key to surviving the disease. When breast cancer is detected early, the five-year relative survival rate is 98 percent, but declines to 84 percent for regional disease and 23 percent when cancer has metastasized or spread to other parts of the body. Unfortunately, women with low incomes who are uninsured or underinsured — like those eligible for EWC — are more likely to skip potentially life-saving cancer screenings, which leads to later diagnoses, larger tumors and lower survival rates.
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