May 15, 2013
How do I Go to Bat Against Breast Cancer? I SURVIVE! After undergoing a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation, I continue to fight this...
May 15, 2013
Research Fast Facts: BRCA
Genetics and Breast Cancer
What is genetic testing for breast cancer and who should get it?
Prophylactic Mastectomy
Komen San Diego Grants Largest Amount in its History
April 10, 2013
“This incredible outcome is a...
Komen San Diego Welcomes New Board President and Members
April 3, 2013
Catherine Blair, formerly Chair of Grant Making on the local charity’s board, will become...
2013 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor - Robin Marella
April 1, 2013
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego announces Robin Rasmussen Marella as the 2013 Honorary Breast Cancer Survivor. Rasmussen Marella will be a spokesperson for the year through the 17th Annual Race for the Cure on Sunday, Nov. 3. The loss of her mother to breast cancer three years prior to her own diagnosis played a major role in how she...
Early Susan G. Komen for the Cure Research Funding Leads to New Diagnostic Tool for Cancer's Spread
March 14, 2013
The Community Clinics Health Network Diagnostic Services for Women Under 40
March 1, 2013
Sempra and SDG&E Employees Give Back
March 1, 2013
Susan G. Komen for the Cure in San Diego reports that Sempra Energy and SDG&E employees donated...
February 1, 2013
Our Promise has been developed to strengthen and highlight the values used to perform the important work Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego provides to our community. This code reinforces a component of accountability to staff, volunteers, researchers, grantees and donors. Maintaining a Code of Ethics helps to create a shared
Komen Mission Investment Facts
January 28, 2013
Since our founding in 1982, we’ve invested more than $2.2 billion to mission. This includes more than $750 million to breast cancer research, making Komen the largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government.
Komen’s financial stewardship and the depth and breadth of Komen’s mission means that
Komen San Diego Bridges Funding Gap
January 28, 2013
Top 100 Fundraisers, Race for the Cure 2012
December 18, 2012
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Fundraiser
Amount Raised
Irene
Oberbauer
$18,811.34
Laura
Farmer Sherman
$12,942.98
Catherine
Blair
$11,502.00
Jacquellyn
Top 100 Teams in Fundraising, Race for the Cure 2012
December 18, 2012
Team Name
Amount Raised
IO It To Myself... (Top Individual Team)
$29,203.58
ProFlowers Pink Promise (Top Corporate Team)
$27,783.76
Team WWSD
$26,656.18
Difference Between Komen and Other Breast Cancer Organizations
August 30, 2012
Since launching the breast cancer movement more than 31 years ago, Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has transformed the culture and created a unique and powerful movement—bringing breast cancer out of the closet and into the consciousness of millions. The San Diego Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has served low-income, uninsured
The Importance of Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer Treatment
August 18, 2012
What is a clinical trial?
Most of us have heard the term “clinical trials”, but haven’t given it much thought. Like a lot of important things that fly under the radar, clinical trials have had a huge impact on society.
At their most basic, clinical trials are a type of research study that tests the safety and effectiveness