knowyourgirls.org Open in urlscan Pro
151.101.194.159  Public Scan

Form analysis
2 forms found in the DOM

GET https://knowyourgirls.org

<form action="https://knowyourgirls.org" method="GET"><label for="search-d" class="u-screenreader">Search</label> <input id="search-d" name="s" type="search" value="" placeholder="Search" class="DesktopNavigation-search-input"> <button type="submit"
    class="u-screenreader search-submit">Search</button></form>

GET https://knowyourgirls.org

<form action="https://knowyourgirls.org" method="GET"><label for="search-m" class="u-screenreader">Search</label> <input id="search-m" name="s" type="search" value="" placeholder="Search" class="MobileNavigation-search-input"> <button type="submit"
    class="u-screenreader search-submit">Search</button></form>

Text Content

Komen.org uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Learn more
Got it!
Know Your Girls™ menu menu
 * Personal Stories
 * Get Informed
 * Get Involved
 * About the Campaign
 * Search Search


PERSONAL STORIES

Mothers. Daughters. Wives. Supporters. Survivors. Advocates. Read about real
women’s experiences with breast cancer in their own words.

 * being diagnosed with breast cancer
   
   KATRINA
   
   6 min read
 * supporting a friend
   
   BIANCA
   
   4 min read
 * surviving breast cancer
   
   TEMAYA
   
   4 min read
 * getting a first mammogram
   
   TINA
   
   3 min read
 * accessing care
   
   RENEE
   
   5 min read
 * talking about family health history
   
   ALICIA
   
   4 min read
 * advocating for yourself
   
   DESIREE
   
   4 min read


KNOW YOUR GIRLS™

Black women in the U.S. are about 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than
white women. We can change that. Learn more about how you can stay on top of
your breast health.

GET STARTED
 * Personal Stories
   * A new normal and the business of getting healthy
   * April’s village
   * An opportunity to live
   * Don’t play around with your health: Get the mammogram
   * From one test to the next
   * Knowing your family health history is life-saving
   * Question, educate, empower
 * Get Informed
   * Breast Health Basics
     * 10 reasons to care about breast cancer
     * How to take charge of your breast health
     * 5 lifestyle practices for better breast health
     * Know your normal
   * Understanding your risk
     * Know your risk tool
     * What do genes have to do with breast cancer?
     * Start talking: The importance of family health history
     * Know your risk of breast cancer
   * Getting good care
     * How to get health care that’s affordable (and good)
     * 7 tips for being your own best advocate
     * Questions to ask your doctor about breast health
   * Screening basics
     * 5 things to know about breast cancer screening
     * Mammogram FAQs: Here’s what to expect
     * Everything you should know if you need a follow-up test
 * Get Involved
   * United we thrive: How to support breast health in your community
   * Share your story
 * About the Campaign
   * About the Know Your Girls™ campaign
   * Read about our partners
   * Contact us
 * Search Search

Understanding your risk


EVERYONE IS AT RISK OF BREAST CANCER—BUT SOME OF US ARE AT HIGHER RISK THAN
OTHERS

Learn about your risk factors

Personal Stories


FROM ONE TEST TO THE NEXT

“I was 25, young, and uninformed at the time of my diagnosis.”

Renee accessing care


AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE

“I tell everyone they should be aware of their breasts. Know your breasts and
know your risks.”

TeMaya surviving breast cancer


DON’T PLAY AROUND WITH YOUR HEALTH: GET THE MAMMOGRAM

“I’ll sing it from the rooftops: don’t play around with your health.”

Tina getting a first mammogram


KNOWING YOUR FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY IS LIFE-SAVING

“African-American women need to hear, even in my family, that if breast cancer
is caught early, it is survivable.”

Alicia talking about family health history


APRIL’S VILLAGE

“Since her diagnosis and going on this journey with her, I’ve started paying
attention to my own breasts.”

Bianca supporting a friend


QUESTION, EDUCATE, EMPOWER

“I’m the type of person who isn’t looking for a doctor to tell me what he/she is
going to do to me without a discussion. I need to ask questions.”

Desiree advocating for yourself


A NEW NORMAL AND THE BUSINESS OF GETTING HEALTHY

“Our bodies show and tell us what’s wrong and we need to pay attention.”

Katrina being diagnosed with breast cancer


FROM ONE TEST TO THE NEXT

“I was 25, young, and uninformed at the time of my diagnosis.”

Renee accessing care


AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE

“I tell everyone they should be aware of their breasts. Know your breasts and
know your risks.”

TeMaya surviving breast cancer


DON’T PLAY AROUND WITH YOUR HEALTH: GET THE MAMMOGRAM

“I’ll sing it from the rooftops: don’t play around with your health.”

Tina getting a first mammogram


KNOWING YOUR FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY IS LIFE-SAVING

“African-American women need to hear, even in my family, that if breast cancer
is caught early, it is survivable.”

Alicia talking about family health history


APRIL’S VILLAGE

“Since her diagnosis and going on this journey with her, I’ve started paying
attention to my own breasts.”

Bianca supporting a friend


QUESTION, EDUCATE, EMPOWER

“I’m the type of person who isn’t looking for a doctor to tell me what he/she is
going to do to me without a discussion. I need to ask questions.”

Desiree advocating for yourself


A NEW NORMAL AND THE BUSINESS OF GETTING HEALTHY

“Our bodies show and tell us what’s wrong and we need to pay attention.”

Katrina being diagnosed with breast cancer


FROM ONE TEST TO THE NEXT

“I was 25, young, and uninformed at the time of my diagnosis.”

Renee accessing care


AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE

“I tell everyone they should be aware of their breasts. Know your breasts and
know your risks.”

TeMaya surviving breast cancer

Previous Next
 * 1
 * 2
 * 3
 * 4
 * 5
 * 6
 * 7

You’re one step closer to taking charge of your breast health. Here’s where you
should start:

Restart Quiz
Health is not one-size-fits all.


FIND OUT WHERE TO BEGIN YOUR BREAST HEALTH JOURNEY.

Get Started



INSTRUCTIONS

This four question quiz will help point you to the best resources on this
website for you and your breast health.

START



WE'RE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU! FIRST, TELL US ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

1 I don't have a healthcare provider.
2 I have a healthcare provider. I don’t trust them/they don’t listen to me well.
3 I have a healthcare provider and I trust them.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 1 of 4 Next


WHAT'S YOUR EXPERIENCE CHECKING UP ON YOUR BREAST HEALTH (OR KNOWING YOUR
NORMAL)?

1 I've never had a mammogram or clinical breast exam, and I don’t know what
changes to look for in my breasts.
2 I’ve had a clinical breast exam and I know some of the changes to look for in
my breasts, but I could learn more.
3 I check on my breast health every year with a clinical breast exam or
mammogram and I know what changes to look for.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 2 of 4 Next


WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH HISTORY? (IT’S ONE WAY TO HELP
UNDERSTAND YOUR OWN BREAST HEALTH.)

1 I could learn more about my family’s health history.
2 I am unable to gather my family’s health history.
3 I know both sides of my family's health history well.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 3 of 4 Next


HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR BREAST HEALTH TODAY?

1 I don't have a lot of time right now.
2 I'm kind of curious, I have a few minutes.
3 I'm very interested in this topic, however long it takes.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 4 of 4 Next

You’re one step closer to taking charge of your breast health. Here’s where you
should start:

Restart Quiz
Health is not one-size-fits all.


FIND OUT WHERE TO BEGIN YOUR BREAST HEALTH JOURNEY.

Get Started



INSTRUCTIONS

This four question quiz will help point you to the best resources on this
website for you and your breast health.

START



WE'RE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU! FIRST, TELL US ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

1 I don't have a healthcare provider.
2 I have a healthcare provider. I don’t trust them/they don’t listen to me well.
3 I have a healthcare provider and I trust them.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 1 of 4 Next


WHAT'S YOUR EXPERIENCE CHECKING UP ON YOUR BREAST HEALTH (OR KNOWING YOUR
NORMAL)?

1 I've never had a mammogram or clinical breast exam, and I don’t know what
changes to look for in my breasts.
2 I’ve had a clinical breast exam and I know some of the changes to look for in
my breasts, but I could learn more.
3 I check on my breast health every year with a clinical breast exam or
mammogram and I know what changes to look for.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 2 of 4 Next


WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH HISTORY? (IT’S ONE WAY TO HELP
UNDERSTAND YOUR OWN BREAST HEALTH.)

1 I could learn more about my family’s health history.
2 I am unable to gather my family’s health history.
3 I know both sides of my family's health history well.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 3 of 4 Next


HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR BREAST HEALTH TODAY?

1 I don't have a lot of time right now.
2 I'm kind of curious, I have a few minutes.
3 I'm very interested in this topic, however long it takes.

Please choose one of the above.

Back Question 4 of 4 Next

You’re one step closer to taking charge of your breast health. Here’s where you
should start:

Restart Quiz
Get Informed


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR GIRLS

 * Breast Health Basics
 * Getting Good Care
 * Understanding your Risk
 * Screening Basics

Explore All Resources
Know Your Girls™ knowyourgirls@komen.org
Visit komen.org


KOMEN BREAST CARE HELPLINE

1-877 GO KOMEN
(1-877-465-6636)
helpline@komen.org



PERSONAL STORIES

 * A new normal and the business of getting healthy
 * April’s village
 * An opportunity to live
 * Don’t play around with your health: Get the mammogram
 * From one test to the next
 * Knowing your family health history is life-saving
 * Question, educate, empower


GET INVOLVED

 * United we thrive: How to support breast health in your community
 * Share your story


ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

 * About the Know Your Girls™ campaign
 * Read about our partners
 * Contact us


HEALTH RESOURCES

 * About breast cancer
 * About family health history
 * About follow-up tests
 * About screening
 * Be your own best advocate
 * Get affordable health care
 * Know your normal
 * Know your risk
 * Know your risk tool
 * Learn more about genes
 * Mammogram FAQs: Here’s what to expect
 * Questions for your doctor
 * Reduce your risk
 * Support breast health
 * Take charge of your health


FOLLOW US

 * facebook facebook
 * instagram instagram

 * Privacy Policy
 * Terms of Use
 * Link Agreement

© 2024 Susan G Komen