I Vote for the Cure™

Challenge the 2008 Presidential candidates to make breast cancer a priority in their campaigns.

Latest Information

State of Breast Cancer

Komen’s Recommendations
for Good Breast Health

Breast cancer knows no boundary be it age, gender, socio-economic status, or geographical location. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. The key to survival is early detection.

Be Aware --- Take Action

Make these changes part of your life. You are the cure.

1. Annual mammography beginning at age 40
2. Clinical breast exams at least every three years beginning at age 20 and annually at age 40
3. Monthly breast self-examinations for all women beginning at age 20

For the latest information on breast cancer, please visit Susan G. Komen for the Cure's National Website.

Komen Breast Care Helpline
1-877-GO KOMEN
(1-877-465-6636)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Komen WNY Board of Directors

Catherine Lewis-Smith, President
Sharon Schwartz, Vice President & Community Wellness Chair
Sue Arena, Treasurer
Karen Parysek, Secretary & Public Policy Co-Chair

Angel Beiter, Race Co-Chair
Deborah Erwin, Ph.D. - Education Committee Co-Chair
Patty Gelman - Speakers Bureau
Marlene Gonzalez - Dine Out for the Cure Co-Chair
John Grimaldi - Race Teams and Family Co-Chair
Misha Hoffman-Russo - Race Co-Chair
Gary Kerl - Development Committee Chair
Althea Luehrsen - Race Kick-Off Luncheon Chair
Rev. Richard A. Stenhouse - Development Committee
Jean Wactawski-Wende, Ph.D. - Grants Committee Chair