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In this document you will find sample emails to help you communicate with your employees about our partnership, including resources to information about breast health. There are three options on suggested timing for sharing:Six-Week timelineYearly, quarterly timelineYearly, monthly timelineYou are Susan G. Komen’s champion, and your passion is the greatest gift you can give. We are so appreciative of you.Six-Week TimelineTimeMessagingWeek 1Subject: Introducing our Partnership with Susan G. Komen Did you know 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? For more than 35 years, Susan G. Komen has been leading the fight against breast cancer by funding breakthrough research and ensuring all people get the care they need.We’ve partnered with Komen to provide you with important information about breast health and breast cancer. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear the words you have breast cancer. Over the next several weeks, we’ll share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Week 2Subject: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Breast CancerToday, more people are surviving breast cancer because of early detection and effective treatment. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and understand your risk of developing breast cancer and being aware of what’s normal for you. The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women, so you should know what looks and feels right for you.The three most common warning signs of breast cancer are:a change in the look or feel of the breasta change in the look or feel of the nipplenipple discharge that starts suddenlyBeing aware of changes, and getting them checked out, are key to early detection (and getting effective treatment, if diagnosed). If you feel a lump in your breast, try not to panic or worry. Most lumps are not breast cancer, but something less serious, such as a benign breast condition. If you notice any changes, contact your doctor or your health care provider. Your company representative email signature Week 3Subject: Supporting someone with a breast cancer diagnosis. What can you do when someone close to you hears the words you have breast cancer?It could be your mother, best friend, husband, co-worker or child who hears those devastating words. We’ve partnered with Susan G. Komen to better understand breast health and breast cancer.Komen has resources available to help you learn more about breast cancer and help your loved ones.About Breast Cancer provides information on facts and statistics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and so much more. You can also download Komen’s educational materials here. Breast Cancer 101 outlines the basics of breast cancer using animation and voiceover – in English and Spanish. Learn how to help someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. See this list for other helpful resources, including Susan G. Komen’s Breast Care Helpline. Your company representative email signature Week 4Subject: Breast Cancer ResourcesBeing a woman and getting older are the most common risk factors for getting breast cancer. Chances are, someone you know has been or will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Perhaps it’s even you.If you’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, Susan G. Komen provides assistance across the spectrum, whether they’re answering calls or emails for information or working to ensure everyone has access to high-quality treatment for breast cancer. HYPERLINK "" Breast Care HelplineKomen’s helpline program provides information about breast health and breast cancer, including help prioritizing your needs or and talking with someone about ways to cope.Komen Treatment Assistance ProgramKomen provides help for eligible patients struggling with the financial burden of breast cancer. Treatment optionsA breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Komen provides information about the types of treatments for breast cancer. Your company representative email signature Week 5Subject: Support for those with Breast Cancer We’ve partnered with Susan G. Komen to better understand breast health and breast cancer. Did you know that more than 270,000 women and men in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year?It’s probably a matter of when, not if, someone in your workplace will receive a breast cancer diagnosis. What should you say or do if you know someone has been diagnosed?Support for colleagues, friends and loved onesWhen someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be overwhelming. This resource helps provide ideas for what to do or say.Social SupportLearn about social support and how it can benefit those living with breast cancer. You can make a difference when you support a friend with breast cancer. Co-SurvivorsYou can help those you care about cope with breast cancer and recognize that you may need help too. Your company representative email signature Week 6Subject: Breast Cancer and WorkSusan G. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear those devasting words – you have breast cancer. Many breast cancer patients continue to work during treatment, while others need to get back to work after taking time off to recover. Did you know, going back to work after treatment can improve quality of life, including emotional and social well-being.Tips for navigating workYour health care provider can help you decide if, or when, you’re able to work during treatment.Talk with your employer to plan your return to work. Discuss ways to cope physically and mentally at work with your anizations such as Cancer and Careers provides tips on going back to work. Breast Cancer Support & ResourcesFind information on financial assistance and insurance. To stay up to date, you can follow Susan G. Komen on Facebook and get the latest breast cancer news, inspirational stories, and more. Your company representative email signature Yearly, quarterly TimelineTimeMessagingQuarter 1Subject: Introducing our Partnership with Susan G. Komen Did you know 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? For more than 35 years, Susan G. Komen has been leading the fight against breast cancer by funding breakthrough research and ensuring all people get the care they need.We’ve partnered with Komen to provide you with important information about breast health and breast cancer. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear the words you have breast cancer. Did you know that more than 280,000 women and men in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year? It’s probably a matter of when, not if, someone in your workplace will receive a breast cancer diagnosis. What should you say or do if you know someone has been diagnosed?Support for colleagues, friends and loved onesWhen someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be overwhelming. This resource helps provide ideas for what to do or say.Social SupportLearn about social support and how it can benefit those living with breast cancer. You can make a difference when you support a friend with breast cancer. Co-SurvivorsYou can help those you care about cope with breast cancer and recognize that you may need help too. Over the next year, we’ll continue to share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Quarter 2Subject: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Breast CancerToday, more people are surviving breast cancer because of early detection and effective treatment. We’ve partnered with Susan G. Komen to provide you with important information about breast health and breast cancer. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear the words you have breast cancer. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and, understand your risk of developing breast cancer and being aware of what’s normal for you. The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women, so you should know what looks and feels right for you.The three most common warning signs of breast cancer are:a change in the look or feel of the breasta change in the look or feel of the nipplenipple discharge that starts suddenlyBeing aware of changes, and getting them checked out, are key to early detection (and getting effective treatment, if diagnosed). If you feel a lump in your breast, try not to panic or worry. Most lumps are not breast cancer, but something less serious, such as a benign breast condition. If you notice any changes, contact your doctor or your health care provider. Over the next year, we’ll continue to share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Quarter 3Subject: Understanding Breast Cancer What can you do when someone close to you hears the words you have breast cancer?It could be your mother, best friend, husband, co-worker or child who hears those devastating words. We’ve partnered with Susan G. Komen to better understand breast health and breast cancer.Komen has resources available to help you learn more about breast cancer and help your loved ones.About Breast Cancer provides information on facts and statistics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and so much more. You can also download Komen’s educational materials here. Breast Cancer 101 outlines the basics of breast cancer using animation and voiceover – in English and Spanish. Learn how to help someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. See this list for other helpful resources, including Susan G. Komen’s Breast Care Helpline. Over the next year, we’ll continue to share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Quarter 4Subject: Breast Cancer Resources Being a woman and getting older are the most common risk factors for getting breast cancer. Chances are, someone you know has been or will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Perhaps it’s even you.Many breast cancer patients continue to work during treatment, while others need to get back to work after taking time off to recover. Did you know, going back to work after treatment can improve quality of life, including emotional and social well-being?Tips for navigating workYour health care provider can help you decide if, or when, you’re able to work during treatment.Talk with your employer to plan your return to work. Discuss ways to cope physically and mentally at work with your anizations such as Cancer and Careers provides tips on going back to work. Breast Cancer Support & ResourcesFind information on financial assistance and insurance. If you’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, Susan G. Komen provides assistance across the spectrum, whether they’re answering calls or emails for information or working to ensure everyone has access to high-quality treatment for breast cancer. HYPERLINK "" Breast Care HelplineKomen’s helpline program provides information about breast health and breast cancer, including help prioritizing your needs or and talking with someone about ways to cope.Komen Treatment Assistance ProgramKomen provides help for eligible patients struggling with the financial burden of breast cancer. Treatment optionsA breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Komen provides information about the types of treatments for breast cancer. Susan G. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear those devasting words – you have breast cancer. To stay up to date, you can follow Susan G. Komen on Facebook and get the latest breast cancer news, inspirational stories, and more. Your company representative email signature Yearly, MonthlyTimeMessagingMonth 1Subject: Introducing our Partnership with Susan G. Komen Did you know 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? For more than 35 years, Susan G. Komen has been leading the fight against breast cancer by funding breakthrough research and ensuring all people get the care they need.We’ve partnered with Komen to provide you with important information about breast health and breast cancer. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear the words you have breast cancer. Over the next year, we’ll share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Month 2 Month 7 (resend)Subject: Know the Signs and Symptoms of Breast CancerToday, more people are surviving breast cancer because of early detection and effective treatment. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and, understand your risk of developing breast cancer and being aware of what’s normal for you. The signs of breast cancer are not the same for all women, so you should know what looks and feels right for you.The three most common warning signs of breast cancer are:a change in the look or feel of the breasta change in the look or feel of the nipplenipple discharge that starts suddenlyBeing aware of changes, and getting them checked out, are key to early detection (and getting effective treatment, if diagnosed). If you feel a lump in your breast, try not to panic or worry. Most lumps are not breast cancer, but something less serious, such as a benign breast condition. If you notice any changes, contact your doctor or your health care provider. Over the next year, we’ll share information from Susan G. Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Month 3Month 8 (resend)Subject: Supporting someone with a breast cancer diagnosis. What can you do when someone close to you hears the words you have breast cancer?It could be your mother, best friend, husband, co-worker or child who hears those devastating words. We’ve partnered with Susan G. Komen to better understand breast health and breast cancer.Komen has resources available to help you learn more about breast cancer and help your loved ones.About Breast Cancer provides information on facts and statistics, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and so much more. You can also download Komen’s educational materials here. Breast Cancer 101 outlines the basics of breast cancer using animation and voiceover – in English and Spanish. Learn how to help someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. See this list for other helpful resources, including Susan G. Komen’s Breast Care Helpline. Over the next year, we’ll share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Month 4Month 9 (resend)Subject: Breast Cancer ResourcesBeing a woman and getting older are the most common risk factors for getting breast cancer. Chances are, someone you know has been or will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Perhaps it’s even you.If you’ve received a breast cancer diagnosis, Susan G. Komen provides assistance across the spectrum, whether they’re answering calls or emails for information or working to ensure everyone has access to high-quality treatment for breast cancer. HYPERLINK "" Breast Care HelplineKomen’s helpline program provides information about breast health and breast cancer, including help prioritizing your needs or and talking with someone about ways to cope.Komen Treatment Assistance ProgramKomen provides help for eligible patients struggling with the financial burden of breast cancer. Treatment optionsA breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Komen provides information about the types of treatments for breast cancer. Over the next year, we’ll share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Month 5Month 10 (resend)Subject: Support for Those with Breast Cancer We’ve partnered with Susan G. Komen to better understand breast health and breast cancer. Did you know that more than 270,000 women and men in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year?It’s probably a matter of when, not if, someone in your workplace will receive a breast cancer diagnosis. What should you say or do if you know someone has been diagnosed?Support for colleagues, friends and loved onesWhen someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be overwhelming. This resource helps provide ideas for what to do or say.Social SupportLearn about social support and how it can benefit those living with breast cancer. You can make a difference when you support a friend with breast cancer. Co-SurvivorsYou can help those you care about cope with breast cancer and recognize that you may need help too. Over the next year, we’ll share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Month 6Month 11 (resend)Subject: Breast Cancer and WorkSusan G. Komen is working to end breast cancer, so no one will ever again hear those devasting words – you have breast cancer. Many breast cancer patients continue to work during treatment, while others need to get back to work after taking time off to recover. Did you know, going back to work after treatment can improve quality of life, including emotional and social well-being.Tips for navigating workYour health care provider can help you decide if, or when, you’re able to work during treatment.Talk with your employer to plan your return to work. Discuss ways to cope physically and mentally at work with your anizations such as Cancer and Careers provides tips on going back to work. Breast Cancer Support & ResourcesFind information on financial assistance and insurance. Over the next year, we’ll share information from Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast cancer, for yourself or someone you know.Your company representative email signature Month 12Subject: Breast Cancer ResourcesOver the last year, we’ve shared information from Susan G. Komen with you on breast health, the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and where you can find resources about breast .No matter who hears the words you have breast cancer—a loved one, a co-worker, a friend or even you—Susan G. Komen is here with the resources you need. Follow Komen on Facebook to get the latest breast cancer news, inspirational stories and more. 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