Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would
do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.In 1982, that
promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure and launched the global breast
cancer movement. Today, Komen for the Cure is the world's largest grassroots
network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives,
empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find
the cures. Thanks to events like the Komen Race for the Cure, they have
invested nearly $1 billion to fulfill their promise, becoming the largest
source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer
in the world. The All-New CompUSA is proud to be able to assist Susan G. Komen for the Cure get closer to their boal of ending breast cancer. Partnered with other Systemax companies, CompUSA will be accepting donations on this page through May 12, 2008.
Here's how you can help.
1. Forward letter to a friend
2. Donate now to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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If you'd like to learn more about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, visit their website at http://www.komen.org
Steps to Breast Self-Examination
Just as your period ends (Or at the same time each month if you do not have
periods), check for any change in the normal look and feel of your breasts.
Report any changes to your doctor or nurse. Go for regular breast exam and ask
about a mammogram.
Step 1: Lying Down
- Lie down on your back with a pillow under your right shoulder
- Use the pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to check your right breast
- Press using light, medium and firm pressure in a circle without lifting your fingers off the skin
- Follow an up and down pattern
- Feel for changes in your breast, above and below your collarbone and in your armpit
- Repeat on your left breast using your right handThese steps may be repeated while bathing or showering using soapy hands.
Step 2: In Front of the Mirror
Look for any changes from normal. Inspect your breasts in four steps:
- Hold arms at your side
- Hold arms over your head
- Press your hands on your hips and tighten your chest muscles
- Bend forward with your hands on your hips
See Your Doctor or Nurse if you Notice any of these Things in your Breasts:
- Lump, hard knot or thickening
- Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
- Change in the size or shape
- Dimpling or puckering of the skin
- Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
- Pulling in of your nipple or other parts
- Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
- New pain in one spot that does not go away
Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends the following:
- Mammograms every year starting at age 40
- Women under 40 with either a family history of breast cancer or other concerns should talk with a health care provider. Screening tests may be needed more often and/or started earlier. - Clinical breast exams by a health care provider at least every 3 years starting at age 20, and every year after 40
- Breast self-exams every month starting by age 20
