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The Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G Komen raises funds to support local breast cancer services and national breast cancer research programs

Los Angeles County
Joined March 2009
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By passing #AB347 to reform #steptherapy #California lawmakers have put treatment decisions back where they belong—with #breastcancer  patients and their doctors! @CAgovernor please sign into law! #KomenAdvoacy
Thank you to the members of Assembly Health for putting California #patients first and ensuring #steptherapy reform. #AB347 #KomenAdvocacy
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#BreastCancer Patients across the country and #California face issues accessing the medications they need because of #steptherapy Pass #AB347 ! #KomenAdvocacy
Utilization Management is harmful to California #breastcancer patients and can result in delays in life-saving treatment and care. #AB347 ensures protections for patients against this risky practice. #KomenAdvocacy @KomenAdvocacy
The Speak Truth to Power: Stand Up, Speak Up Training strives to bring together Black health advocates to learn about the role of public policy and advocacy in reducing breast cancer disparities in California. Apply by January 28th. sgk.mn/3iHHESB #komenadvocacy
Follow @SusanGKomen for #breastcancer news, stories of inspiration, & more.
We will not stop advocating for you, but we need you to join us! Become an advocate & sign up to receive action alerts so we can contact you when we need your voice. We’re stronger together: bit.ly/3d8lnJ2 #breastcancer #advocacy @KomenAdvocacy
A strong support system can make all the difference for those affected by breast cancer. Connect with a community of people like you through a @SusanGKomen Facebook Group: bit.ly/2zMicJu
To all our loyal followers- THANK YOU so much for your unwavering support. How can we better serve #breastcancer patients? Take this short survey: bit.ly/2N5X5EW
Breast cancer survivor Jackie Miller said it best. Thank you for all you do to further our mission. We’re forever grateful. Together, we will find the cures for breast cancer <3
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Our commitment to saving lives by investing in breakthrough research & meeting the most critical needs in communities is unchanged. Read how our transformation better meets the needs, strengthens, & focuses our investments in patients: qoo.ly/3995bu
Like you, we feel the urgency of this fight to save lives. That's why we are preparing to revolutionize how we support patients all across the US. To support this change, we are evolving to integrate our local operations into our national infrastructure. qoo.ly/39959c
We have some news to share about Komen’s future. But before we do, on behalf of Susan G. Komen, we want to say “Thank you” from the bottom of our hearts for your support! Read on: qoo.ly/39958g
A special announcement from Executive Director, @mkpilon, about Komen's future: qoo.ly/3962vn
You can visit qoo.ly/3962t4 to give to our Treatment Assistance Program and re-watch our entire "Ribbons for Caring" special on our Facebook page here: business.facebook.com/komenl…
#ThrowbackThursday to some incredible moments from our "Ribbons for Caring" telethon that recently aired on @CBSLA during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. qoo.ly/3962sa
Here's a simple Telehealth Appointment Checklist with some great tips to help breast cancer patients prepare for a successful telehealth visit. qoo.ly/395zgj
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Don't be afraid to ask for help during COVID-19 if you need it! Many organizations offer financial assistance, help with travel, and medical items, including prescription drugs. qoo.ly/395zet
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The CA Response Fund was created to assist breast cancer patients during this COVID-19 pandemic. Watch & learn how meal delivery from Komen LA grantee, @ProjAngelFood, has helped mom & breast cancer patient Yva, with her diet & well-being during treatment. qoo.ly/395zek
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RT @SusanGKomen: #Healthcare inequity is a root cause of increased death rates for Black women diagnosed with #breastcancer. They are more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age, at later stages and with more aggressive types of breast cancer. Learn more qoo.ly/395eh5
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