AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (ASCO) TO HONOR KAREN E. JACKSON, SISTERS NETWORK INC. (SNI) 2025 PATIENT ADVOCATE AWARD

HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --KarenEubanksJackson, Founder/CEOofSistersNetwork Inc.,(SNI),hasbeennamed therecipient of the 2025 PatientAdvocateAward by theAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Conquer Cancer, and theASCO Foundation.The awardsceremony willbe held during the 2025ASCOAnnual Meeting from May 30to June 3, 2025, atMcCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where global leaders in oncology are celebrated for their groundbreaking contributions to cancer care.

"I am beyond proud and honored to be selected to receive the 2025 PatientAdvocate Award from theAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO).Forover30years,through myworkwithSistersNetwork Inc.,IhavepassionatelyadvocatednationallyforBlack womentobeeducated abouttheBlackbreastcancercrisis,workedtoempower mysisterstotakeactionandbescreenedandcontinue to provide the much-needed sisterhood of support through Sisters Network Inc., 25+ affiliate chapters in the United States," said Karen Eubanks Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network Inc.

Under Jackson's leadership, Sisters Network Inc. has become the nation's only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization, dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and addressing the critical disparities Black women face in breast cancer care and outcomes. Her pioneering work has touched thousands of lives, empowering women to take charge of their health and access the resources they need to thrive.

"The recipients of this year's SpecialAwards have made tremendous contributions to the oncology community, advancing progress and improving outcomes for people with cancer around the world," said Eric P. Winer, MD, FASCO, past president ofASCO and chairoftheJointSpecial AwardsSelectionCommittee."Wearedelightedtorecognizetheir extraordinaryachievementswithASCO's highest honors."

"ReceivingASCO's highest honors further validates the important work of Sisters Network Inc. and reinvigorates me to continue on my life mission to advocate for Black women to beat the breast cancer odds," Jackson added.

Jacksonwilljoinesteemed groupofthe2025ASCOSpecialAwardhonorees,including:

• Karen E. Knudsen, PhD,MBA-AllenLichterVisionary LeaderAward
• Susan M. Domchek,MD,FASCO-ASCOAmerican CancerSocietyPreventionAward
• HeidiKlepin,MD,MS-BJ Kennedy Award for Geriatric Oncology Endowed by Tony and CarrieCheung
• Dawn L. Hershman,MD,MS,FASCO- DavidKarnofskyScience ofOncologyAward
• Don S. Dizon, MD, FACP, FASCO-Excellence in Equity Award Endowed by the American Cancer Society
• Ian E. Krop, MD, PhD- Gianni Bonadonna Breast Cancer Award
• Barbara L. McAneny, MD, MACP, FASCO - Humanitarian Award
• Christopher Flowers, MD, MS, FASCO - Jamie Von Roenn Excellence in Teaching and Mentorship Award
• Melissa Hudson, MD,FASCO - Pediatric Oncology Award
• Karen M. Mustian,PhD - Walther Cancer Foundation Supportive Oncology Award

ABOUTSISTERSNETWORK INC.

Sisters Network Inc. was founded in 1994 by Karen Eubanks Jackson, a 31-year, and 4-time breast cancer survivor. Today, SNI is thelargestandonlynational Blackbreastcancer survivorshiporganizationintheUnited Statesandaleadingvoice inthefightagainst breast cancer in the Black community. Sisters Network Inc. National headquarters is in Houston, Texas. The organization has over 25+ survivor-run affiliate chapters nationwide located inAlabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. For more information visit www.sistersnetworkinc.org.

ABOUTASCO

TheAmerican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world's leading professional organization for physicians and oncology professionals who care for people with cancer. Founded in 1964,ASCO is committed to conquering cancer through research, education,andpromotionofthehighest qualitypatientcare. ThroughitsConquer CancerFoundation,ASCOfundsgroundbreaking research and initiatives to advance cancer care and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. For more information, visit www.asco.org.

SOURCE SISTERS NETWORK, INC.