Breast cancer diagnosis in Black women and the need for early detection
Alexis Russell, 40, and her husband, through their contracting firm, Russell General Contracting, are working on the historic ...
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Breast cancer disparities persist between Black and white women
Significant breast cancer disparities persist between Black and white cisgender women in Wisconsin, according to the ...
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We must end breast cancer disparities for Black women in North Texas
(kali9 / Getty Images) We have seen significant advances ... Komen launched an initiative to improve breast health equity for Black women. The Breast Cancer Gap report was part of this initiative ...
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Black women and breast cancer: Des Moines pastor using diagnosis as testimony
ABSOLUTELY. AND THAT’S THAT’S THAT’S TRAGEDY FOR US, RIGHT? BLACK WOMEN HAVE A 38% HIGHER DEATH RATE FROM BREAST CANCER, DESPITE BEING DIAGNOSED AT THE SAME RATE AS WHITE WOMEN. I WOULDN’T ...
New breast cancer study hopes for better health equity for Black women
The American Cancer Society is urging Black women to use their voices to help fight breast cancer. "African American women ...
Yale study explores cultural challenges faced by CT breast cancer survivors who are women of color
Yale study reveals cultural influences in breast cancer surgery decisions, focusing on challenges faced by women of color post-mastectomy.
Singer Shanice reveals breast cancer journey, urges others not to skip mammograms; ‘If you can get there early, you’ll live’
After avoiding mammograms for eight years, R&B singer Shanice was diagnosed with breast cancer. She hopes other women won't ...
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Annual 5K walk boosts breast cancer awareness and support
Thousands walk to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event in Cerritos, ...
Arizona group aims to increase survival rate of Black women with breast cancer
The Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer is working toward reducing the number of Black women who are at a higher risk of dying ...
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U.S. Black Women Face More Delays and Disparities In Breast Cancer Treatment
More research is proving the growing evidence that Black women face more disparities in breast cancer treatment. A new study found the disparities and delays Black women face in early-stage breast ...
Black women less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer but more likely to die from it
Part V of the Untold Truth: Vonceil Bradford says it took one year of seeking care before she was diagnosed with cancer in both breasts.