Frank Paolantonio

The Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending breast cancer through research funding, patient support, education, and community engagement. Komen Philadelphia provides educational resources on breast cancer facts, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment options, survivorship, and emerging scientific advances. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. It supports a network of breast cancer researchers and advocates who focus on advancing treatment innovations, addressing health disparities, and improving personalized care. The affiliate funds scientific research grants to foster early-career investigators and accelerate breakthroughs, particularly for metastatic and aggressive breast cancers. Its patient care center offers free navigation services, emotional support, financial assistance, and guidance on clinical trial participation, with an emphasis on access for underserved populations. The organization operates a breast care helpline with multilingual support and connects patients to culturally responsive resources and no-cost mammograms for eligible individuals. Community involvement includes local events, advocacy campaigns, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising initiatives to raise awareness and support research. The affiliate also conducts public health research to improve breast cancer care equity and patient outcomes.