Susan G. Komen Foundation, Sacramento Valley Affiliate: About Komen: Press Room: 2006 Releases

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12.18.08	Where You Live Shouldn't Determine Whether You Live New findings show that cancer will be the leading cause of death by 2010.

12.05.08	Imagine Life Without Breast Cancer Can you imagine Life without breast cancer? Susan G. Komen for the Cure® can, but we're not there yet. Our vision requires early detection: self-exams and mammograms. However, mammograms are not yet considered a standard procedure.

11.19.08	Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Associated with a Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer New study finds use of Calcium and vitamin D may not reduce the risk of breast cancer

11.18.08	2008 American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Symposium Latest breast cancer results of September Symposium now available

11.03.08	"Tee Up Fore a Cure" donates over $53,000 to Komen Sacramento Affiliate "Tee Up Fore a Cure" celebrates 10-year support of Komen Sacramento Affiliate

10.17.08	CA's First Lady, Maria Shriver Requests Your Help To Honor Survivors! Breast cancer is among California's top health concerns, and Maria Shriver is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month by honoring survivors and joining Komen's efforts to spread awareness to find a cure. She wants to hear YOUR story.

10.08.08	Bake for the Cure campaign Calling all bakers to help raise funds!

10.01.08	Arimidex® Not Associated with Cognitive Impairment New Study Focuses on Postmenopausal Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer

09.26.08	Breast Cancer Radiation Update Shorter Radiation Course as Effective as Longer Course in Early Breast Cancer

09.24.08	Komen Encourages Runners to Join "Team Marathon" Registration Open for Marathoners to Benefit Leading Breast Cancer Organization

09.24.08	Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Streaming Pink Ribbon Flies! American Airlines Largest Aircraft Will Carry Breast Cancer Message Globally

08.18.08	Forty Percent of Postmenopausal Breast Cancers Preventable by Lifestyle Changes

08.18.08	Multi-Million Dollar Pledge from American Airlines Grant Award Marked by Unveiling of New "Komen for the Cure" Airplanes

08.18.08	Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Comments on Christina Applegate's Breast Cancer Diagnosis The thoughts and support of the entire Susan G. Komen for the Cure® network are with Christina Applegate as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer.

06.20.08	Country Music Superstar, Trisha Yearwood, partners with Coldwater Creek to benefit Komen

06.11.08	Mayo Clinic Reports Increasing Use of Mastectomy for Early-stage Breast Cancer

04.23.08	Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Announces Largest Grants Slate Ever: $100 Million "Promise Grants" Offer Individuals, Corporations Unique Opportunities to Invest in Significant Collaborative Research Ventures

04.15.08	Cynthia Nixon to Serve as Ambassador for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Sex and the City star becomes Komen advocacy Ambassador

04.03.08	Femara® May Protect Against Breast Cancer Years After Tamoxifen New findings show reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence.

03.29.08	Sacramento Valley Affiliate Grants over $1 Million to Local Organizations Congresswoman Doris Matsui met with Komen Grantees

03.19.08	Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Announces Global Promise Fund to Help Women Worldwide Grants Will Help Countries Address, Decrease Breast Cancer Deaths

03.15.08	Large Majority of Breast Cancer Information on Internet Is Accurate

Contact Information

Sacramento Valley Affiliate
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Mailing address:
2443 Fair Oaks Blvd, #223
Sacramento, CA 95825

Physical address:
4970 Windplay Drive, Ste. 2
El Dorado Hills, CA 95672

Phone: 916.492.6474
Fax: 916.941.7896

E-mail:
info@sackomen.org