Cancer Awareness & Prevention An estimated two-thirds of all cancers are preventable. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Information and education are key to cancer prevention, early detection and to sound decision making about [...]
Request an Angel Flight
CHC_Blogging2019-08-15T21:53:44-04:00Request an Angel Flight A small child, ravaged by cancer, needs specialized lifesaving treatment at a hospital 300 miles away. A father, separated from his family by a hurricane, wants desperately to be reunited. A domestic-violence survivor longs to start a new life in another city, [...]
Know Your Normal: Quick Tips to Build Awareness
CHC_Blogging2019-10-24T16:33:22-04:00Know Your Normal: Quick Tips to Build Awareness When it comes to your health, you're the expert. One of the best ways for you to detect cancer early is to “know your normal.” That’s because paying attention to how you feel when you’re at your best [...]
Breast Cancer Patient Resources
CHC_Blogging2019-08-17T21:44:34-04:00Breast Cancer Patient Resources Our goal is to provide you with the personalized information and peer support you need to be empowered and informed in your decision making, so you can make the best decisions for you. After Breast Cancer Diagnosis provides personalized information, connections to [...]
Immunotherapy Treatment Types
CHC_Blogging2019-08-19T22:13:04-04:00Immunotherapy Treatment Types Wherever you are on your cancer treatment journey, you may want information on the types of immunotherapy available today. Here we describe some of the different approaches to cancer immunotherapy and how they are used to treat a wide variety of cancers. Please [...]
ImmunoCommunity
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T17:55:23-04:00ImmunoCommunity Read real stories of inspiration and lessons learned, or connect with our ImmunoAdvocates directly about their experiences with immunotherapy treatment. Community provided by the Cancer Research Institute. View Resource
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T18:49:40-04:00Breast Cancer Risk Factors Some factors affect breast cancer risk a great deal and others by only a small amount. Some risk factors you can’t change. Other factors you may be able to control. Understanding which factors may affect your risk can help you work with [...]
Breast Cancer Survivorship Topics
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T16:31:33-04:00Breast Cancer Survivorship Topics Today, there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. (more than any other group of cancer survivors!). At Susan G. Komen, we view anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, a survivor, from the time of diagnosis [...]
Cancer A-Z
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T20:11:41-04:00Cancer A-Z Choose a cancer type from the list below to get detailed information. If you don't see your type listed, it might be covered under a different name. Use the search icon in the menu at the top of the page, or contact the American [...]
Cancer Treatment and Support
CHC_Blogging2019-08-22T21:44:14-04:00Cancer Treatment and Support Whether you want to learn about treatment options, get advice on coping with side effects, or have questions about health insurance, we're here to help. We can even find you a free ride to treatment or a free place to stay when [...]
Be Breast Self-Aware
CHC_Blogging2019-10-28T20:02:52-04:00Be Breast Self-Aware Breast Self-Awareness means knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and what's normal for your body. It also means understanding how your lifestyle factors and family's health history impact your personal cancer risk. Learn the signs and symptoms to watch for, how [...]
Breast Cancer Interactive Learning Tool
CHC_Blogging2019-10-07T20:02:20-04:00Breast Cancer Interactive Learning Tool Use this interactive video tool to learn about a variety of topics related to breast cancer. View Resource