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What Happened at Komen: Weak Leadership Makes A Weak Retreat

Nancy Brinker, Chairwoman, Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (Image: © The Palm Beach

Apparently bowing to lefty pressure, the Susan G.  Read more >

Susan G. Komen Releases Statement, Changes Criteria For Grants To Fight Breast Cancer

Nancy Brinker of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (ElvertBarnes via Flickr)

Just after 10am ET this morning, the Susan G. Komen For The Cure released an announcement changing their funding criteria for grants to fight breast cancer. The announcement came after strong response by women online and off, for and against the news that Susan G. Komen was ending funding to Planned Parenthood. BlogHer has reached out to the Komen foundation for an interview, and understands that their offices have been flooded with calls for comment. We will keep reaching out to Susan G.  Read more >

Why I Will Fight for Susan G. Komen: A Survivor's Perspective

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Five years ago in August, I took off my bra and felt a lump on my right breast. I wasn't a regular self examiner, so I wasn't sure if it was just a fibroid because my breasts are dense and lumpy and I've felt things before. But for some reason this seemed different to me. I asked my hubby to take a look and a feel and tell me what he thought. His face said it all. "You should go get that checked out right away."  Read more >