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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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 ...
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Black women at higher risk of dying from breast cancer: How new study hopes for better health equity
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The American Cancer Society is urging Black women to use their voices to help fight breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the push to get Black women ...
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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 ...
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Breast Cancer in Black Women
Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DOMedically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO This article is part of Breast Cancer in Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Finding a lump in ...
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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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Black Women: Know Your Breast Cancer Risk
Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age than white women. That’s why, as Black women, it’s critical to understand your risk, know ...
The American Cancer Society’s VOICES of Black Women study launched in Massachusetts
Cancer is a leading cause of death across the globe and while anyone can get the disease, the American Cancer Society stated ...
Dallas Morning News27d
We must end breast cancer disparities for Black women in North Texas
In North Texas, Black women face significant barriers to breast cancer care across the continuum of care. There is limited access to imaging centers, particularly for those who are uninsured or on ...
Warning for younger women: Be vigilant on breast cancer risk
Breast cancer rates rose by 1% a year from 2012–2021 for all American women combined, but steeper increases were seen for ...
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Breast cancer awareness: Redefining self-care for Black women
This perspective encourages women to ... In conclusion, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of breast health, particularly within the Black community.
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Preventing Breast Cancer in Black Women
In a study looking at breast cancer diagnosis from 2009-2013, among the 221,000 breast cancer diagnoses that were evaluated each year, Black women were more likely to be diagnosed before the age ...