Komen Knoxville Education & Programs
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the leader of the global breast cancer movement. We have played a critical role in every major advance in the fight against breast cancer since 1982, transforming how the world talks about and treats this disease and helping to turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors.
The purpose of the Knoxville Affiliate's education and community outreach programs is to:
- raise public awareness about breast health and breast cancer;
- increase breast cancer screening and early detection;
- identify gaps in services that must be reduced to improve breast health; and
- connect people with resources they need in their fight against breast cancer.
The Knoxville Affiliate provides a variety of education and community outreach programs to achieve these goals, including Health Fairs, consumer shows and participation in the Speakers Bureau. The Community Profile provides direction for the education and community outreach programs, and is the basis for determining the areas of most need. This allows us to focus efforts where the work of the Affiliate can have the most significant impact.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure recommends a 3-step approach to breast cancer screening that includes, depending a woman's age, a combination of mammography, clinical breast exams and breast self-exams.
