While we’re known for our support of breast cancer research and community programs, we consider sound public policy an equally worthy goal.
Through Komen Champions for the Cure(TM), we use the power of activism to achieve important legislative objectives at federal, state and local levels. We work to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers and community leaders, encouraging their active engagement in the breast cancer movement.
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Our history as a grassroots movement demonstrates the collective power of individuals to bring about change. Add your voice to those of more than 100,000 other Komen Champions by joining our virtual advocacy forum at http://www.actnowendbreastcancer.org/. To get involved in your local community, send an email to policy@komen.org for information.
Together, we can shake the halls of power and speed our journey to a world without breast cancer.
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The Komen Advocacy Alliance engages policymakers and opinion leaders at all levels of government to advocate for an increased investment in breast cancer research and greater access to breast health services for all women. For more information, visit http://www.ivoteforthecure.org/.
The Breast Cancer 3-Day® is a 60-mile walk for women and men who want to make a personal difference in the fight against breast cancer. Participants walk 60 miles in three days and help raise millions of dollars for breast cancer research and patient support programs.
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The Breast Cancer 3-Day benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.
For more information visit www.the3day.org, or call 800-996-3DAY to walk the Breast Cancer 3-Day in a city near you.
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The place to go for all of your breast cancer questions.
Are you newly diagnosed with breast cancer or has a loved one shared the news that they have breast cancer? Have you heard some news about a new treatment option that you have questions about? Or are you just looking for some information about breast cancer? You’ve come to the right place. Welcome to About Breast Cancer, your source for up-to-date information on breast cancer. Here, you’ll find the latest information on diagnosis and treatment, risk factors and screening, including our Breast Cancer Risk Factors Table, and a host of other topics—like complementary therapies, life after treatment, and quality medical care.
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Established FactorsRecognized as linked (or not linked in some instances) to breast cancer.
Approximate risk of breast cancer
BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation
Strong increase in risk
Carcinoma in situ
Strong increase in risk
Family history of breast cancer
More than one immediate family member
Strong increase in risk
One immediate family member
Moderate increase in risk
High breast density
Strong increase in risk
Hyperplasia (benign breast disease)
Atypical
Strong increase in risk
Usual
Moderate increase in risk
Personal history of cancer
Strong increase in risk
Childbearing
Not having children
Moderate increase in risk
Having a first child after age 35
Moderate increase in risk
High bone density
Moderate increase in risk
Radiation exposure or frequent X-rays during youth
Moderate increase in risk
Age at first period
Weak increase in risk
Age at menopause > 55 years
Weak increase in risk
Alcohol consumption
1-2 drinks / day
Weak increase in risk
2-4 drinks / day
Weak increase in risk
Ashkenazi Jewish heritage
Weak increase in risk
Birth control pills (current/recent use only)
Weak increase in risk
Being tall
Weak increase in risk
High socioeconomic status
Weak increase in risk
Mammography (radiation exposure)
Weak increase in risk
Postmenopausal hormone use
Estrogen only
Weak increase in risk
Estrogen + progestin
Moderate increase in risk
Breastfeeding
Weak decrease in risk
Abortion
No increase or decrease in risk
Hair dyes
No increase or decrease in risk
Probable FactorsRecognized as linked (or not linked in some instances) to breast cancer, although not as definitively as established factors.
Approximate risk of breast cancer
High levels of blood estrogen
Moderate increase in risk
Weight gain
Premenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Postmenopausal
Moderate increase in risk
African-American ethnicity
Premenopausal
Weak increase in risk
Postmenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Body weight
Premenopausal
Moderate decrease in risk
Postmenopausal
Weak increase in risk
Physical activity
Premenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Postmenopausal
Weak decrease in risk
Blood organochlorine levels (exposure to certain types of pesticides and industrial chemicals)
No increase or decrease in risk
Breast implants
No increase or decrease in risk
Electromagnetic fields (from utility wires, electric blankets, microwave ovens, fluorescent lighting, etc.)
No increase or decrease in risk
Possible FactorsRecognized as potentially linked (or not linked in some instances) to breast cancer, but need more study before solid conclusions can be made
Approximate risk of breast cancer
IGF-1 hormone levels
Premenopausal
Moderate increase in risk
Postmenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Light at night
Weak increase in risk
Red meat consumption
Premenopausal
Weak increase in risk
Postmenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Dietary fat consumption
Weak decrease in risk
Carotenoid intake
Moderate decrease in risk
Dairy consumption
Premenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Postmenopausal
No increase or decrease in risk
Deodorant use
No increase or decrease in risk
Aspirin use
No increase or decrease in risk
Fertility drug use
No increase or decrease in risk
Fruit and vegetable consumption
No increase or decrease in risk
Glycemic load/carbohydrate intake
No increase or decrease in risk
Factors with inconsistent results or insufficient evidence
For these factors, there are very few studies to date and/or results are highly inconsistent. More research is needed to comment on any potential relationship.
Antibiotic useBody care cosmetics containing parabens Bras or under-wire bras
Breast size Caffeine Cell phones French fry consumption Hair Relaxers
Left-handedness Plastics Secondhand smoke exposure Smoking Soy intake
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FUZE Beverage
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to partner with FUZE Beverage as the newest National Sponsor of the 2008 Komen Race for the Cure® Series. With the mantra of ‘Drink Positive – Do Positive,’ FUZE is committed to bringing a healthy 'infuzion' of energy to the Race Series and the breast cancer movement.
In August 2008, FUZE introduced a Pomegranate Acai Berry beverage called Empower in celebration of Komen for the Cure’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer forever. FUZE has made a $650,000 donation in conjunction with this program.
For more information about FUZE Beverage, please visit www.drinkfuze.com.
Komen Race for the Cure® Series Sponsorship Information:
Sponsorship Active: January through December 2009Total number of years as a Race sponsor: New in 2008
Program Information
Program Name: EmpowerBenefit to Komen for the Cure: $650,000 guaranteed donationSuggested Retail: $1.49Guaranteed Donation: $650,000Product Available for Purchase: Grocery, club, mass, convenience and drug stores nationwideProgram Active: August through December 2008Total contribution since program’s inception: $650,000Total number of years for program: New in 2008
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