Educational

Komen Greater Nashville is dedicated to the message of early detection and to providing as many resources to our local communities as possible.  A great way to bring this message to your friends, co-workers and family is to request a Komen speaker to come to your office, home or religious organization.  To request a Komen Greater Nashville speaker click here and fill out the required form.  Together we will eradicated breast cancer!

To request educational materials for your event, click here.

 
Breast Self-Awareness

Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but can be successfully treated.  Screening tests can find cancer early, when it’s most treatable.  We recommend that you:

1. Know your risk
• Learn your family health history
• Talk to your doctor about your personal risk of breast cancer

2. Get screened
• Ask your doctor which tests are right for you if you are at a higher risk
• Get an annual mammogram starting at age 40 if you are at average risk
• Get a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting at 20, and every year starting at 40

3. Know what is normal for you
See your doctor right away if you notice any of the following:
• Lump, hard knot or thickening
• Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
• Change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering of the skin
• Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
• Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
• Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
• New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

4. Make healthy lifestyle choices
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Exercise
• Limit alcohol

Make these actions a part of your life and download your own Breast-Self Awareness card!

Komen Online Educational Resources

Komen National has many online educational resources available to everyone, including:

• Interactive tools: Breast-Self Exam tutorial, Breast Cancer Quiz and Anatomy of Breast Cancer
• Understanding Breast Cancer section, co-developed with the Harvard School of Public Health
• Facts for Life handouts covering prevention, diagnosis and treatment options.
• Get the latest in Breast Cancer News from Komen National

Request Educational Materials

If you would like breast health educational materials, please fill out the Educational Materials Request Form.

*Only requests from within our 11-county service area can be considered.  If outside of our service area, please look up your closest Komen Affiliate online. Allow at least 2 weeks for educational material requests.

Request a Speaker or Health Fair Representative

Komen Greater Nashville is dedicated to the message of early detection and to providing as many resources to our local communities as possible. We do our best to provide speakers and materials at health fairs when requested; however we cannot guarantee these services. Submitting your request as far in advance as possible increases the chance of availability for your event.

Fill out the Education Speaker and Health Fair Request Form.  If we are able to fill your request, we will contact you regarding your event shortly after receiving this completed form.  For more information please contact Daveisha Moore at dmoore@komennashville.org.

The State of Breast Cancer Report

Click here for The State of Breast Cancer Report in PDF format.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, recognized as the global leader in the breast cancer movement, has published the State of Breast Cancer report, a first-ever, reader-friendly snapshot of where we are in the quest to end breast cancer forever. This report provides information on advancements in diagnosis, treatment and research that have turned breast cancer into a survivable disease for more than 2 million people in the United States. The report also explores cultural, social, educational and financial barriers that prevent many people from getting screened and receiving life-saving breast cancer care.