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Cancer Resources and Support

Nearly everyone has been touched by cancer. Through the Breakaway from Cancer initiative, Amgen strives to empower patients and their caregivers by connecting them to education, resources and hope so they can live with this disease. This Website provides access to important resources available to people fighting cancer.

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Amgen Tour of California and Breakaway from Cancer

Amgen Tour of California

Amgen created Breakaway from Cancer in 2005 as a complementary component to its sponsorship of the inaugural Amgen Tour of California, an annual Tour de France-style cycling road race that is the largest cycling event in America.

Learn how you can get involved and raise funds for Breakaway from Cancer.

You’re Not Alone
in the Fight Against Cancer

You're Not Alone

You don’t have to fight cancer alone. Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer aims to raise awareness of the comprehensive array of resources available to cancer patients – from prevention to education and support to financial assistance and survivorship. In addition, Amgen and Breakaway from Cancer help spread the word about working together to conquer cancer through partnerships with organizations including the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing and Stand Up To Cancer.

Honoring and Celebrating Cancer Survivors

Nadine Spertus San Diego

A two-time breast cancer survivor, Nadine Spertus has a great sense of humor. She had the support of an amazing team of friends – overwhelmingly generous with their love and friendship. They continue to join...
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Jack Webb Lompoc

Jack Webb was diagnosed with prostate cancer in November 2007 and lung cancer in September 2008. He’s gone through surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, and is thankful for the support team around him, including...
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Sandy Worth Santa Clarita

Sandy Worth’s cancer journey really begins with two people. She couldn’t imagine battling this disease without her husband, Jack. The diagnosis was hers but the eight months of treatment they shared...
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