National Spotlight
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Rally for the Cure — Golf, tennis, dinner events and so much more...
Major step in personalized treatment — Thanks to a 2007 research grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, scientists identified a set of 50 genes that oncologists can potentially use to tailor individualized treatments for all breast cancer patients.
Mark Goldstein
February 8, 2010Not believing for a moment that a man could develop breast cancer, Mark was diagnosed in May 1988 at age 55. His treatment included a modified radical mastectomy, followed by c
hemotherapy and radiation. As a byproduct of extensive lymph node removal, he subsequently developed Lymphedema of the left arm. Mark soon realized that he could use the uniqueness of breast cancer in men as a platform for heightening awareness and advocacy for all people.
Mark has run in every Komen race, nationally, and internationally, plus duplicates for a current total of 175 races. He has received the "Suzy Award" and induction in the "National Distance Running Hall of Fame" and being recognized by Runner's World as a "Hero of Running." And now, as an extension of his experience with breast cancer, he is committed to heightening the awareness of Lymphedema in the general public and increased advocacy in the medial and legislative sectors.
Complementing the races is his involvement in a number of support groups where he can share his experiences and provide a rare male point of view on breast cancer. His experience with breast cancer can be summed up in one phrase: "Men shouldn't die from breast cancer out of ignorance!"
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