Across the country and all demographic groups, breast cancer deaths have dropped, thanks to earlier detection. But women of color remain at higher risk for fatal outcomes.
Breast cancer awareness month
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Sister Spokesman inspires and informs with breast cancer awareness event (photos + video)
Sister Spokesman’s Live, Laugh, Learn event was organized in partnership with the Breast Cancer Gaps Project to improve breast cancer outcomes for Black women.
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Know Your Girls: Steps to reduce disproportionate breast cancer deaths among Black women
Black women are typically diagnosed at a younger age and diagnosed at a later stage of illness compared to White women.
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A daughter’s purpose: love, legacy, and the fight against breast cancer
Benita Robinson is dedicated help connect African American women to breast cancer screenings so that they can live long, healthy lives.
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Is it safe to get a mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Since the pandemic began, there has been a sharp decline in preventative medical care due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.