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Brian Mengel, Civil Servant
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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation adheres to many standards that reflect its commitment to public accountability and social responsibility.
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John Fielding, CEO
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A minimum of 25% of Race proceeds helps fund breast cancer research and project grants awarded through Komen Foundation Headquarters.
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Albert Graham, Backyard Pool Drainer
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Research shows that a diet containing soy can lower cholesterol, prevent cancers of the breast and prostate and even decrease the severity of hot flashes associated with menopause.
Our research was the first to show that MRI can find early breast cancers in breasts that are normal on clinical examination and mammography.
Their research is exploring the impact of hormone replacement therapy and screening for osteoporosis and breast cancer on women at mid-life.
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Adam Findley, Professional Motivator
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Since 1982, the Komen Foundation has been working to educate and empower women to take care of their health and to sponsor research to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease.
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Chrissie Tanner, Homemaker and Mom
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As a breast cancer survivor I was thrilled to purchase your adorable pink ribbon nightgown today and know that part of the proceeds will go toward breast cancer research.
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Arthur Dawkins, Astro-physicist
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Results of research studies conducted by NSABP researchers have been the dominant force in altering the standard surgical treatment of breast cancer form radical mastectomy to lumpectomy plus radiation.
Breast Cancer Research Society is the first and largest national organization dedicated solely to funding clinical and genetic research on breast cancer.
Further research is needed to determine whether other combinations of estrogen used in HRT are associated with an increase or decrease in breast cancer risk since only one combination was tested in the WHI study.
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Bob Greenberg, Congressional Candidate
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The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a grassroots effort led and supported by those affected by IBC and their families and friends.
Scottish Breast Cancer Campaign This group campaigns for greater awareness and government funding for research into prevention and treatment.
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