Tia Mowry is hosting a new video series called “Rewrite the Recipe” to encourage Black families to discuss their family history with cancer and to promote the importance of proper screenings.
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Dr. Tchaiko Parris on Breast Cancer and the Unique Risk Factors for Black Women
Tchaiko Parris, MD is a breast radiology specialist in Green Bay, Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience. She is affiliated with Bellin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Parris spoke with the AmNews about breast cancer […]
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Breast Cancer Kills Black Women More. Will Trump Make it Worse?
Black women are 38% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, and the Trump administration’s defunding of grants that study breast cancer in Black women could exacerbate this disparity.
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Historic Cancer Study Empowers Black Women’s Health
OWN Your Health is partnering with the American Cancer Society to support VOICES of Black Women, a first-of-its-kind study designed to uncover the social, environmental, and healthcare factors driving health disparities among Black women, who are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
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Black Men Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
By Laura Onyeneho In the battle against breast cancer, it’s often viewed as a women’s issue, but many Black men in Houston are actively involved in raising awareness and supporting the […]
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The numbers are getting worse… the big “C” is all too common
Cancer rates are increasing globally, particularly among younger populations and African Americans, due to environmental factors, lifestyle changes, and lack of access to healthcare, necessitating increased funding for research, public awareness campaigns, and improved access to healthcare services.
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American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
The American Cancer Society has launched the VOICES of Black Women study to investigate the disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 to examine the impact of medical history, lifestyle factors, and experiences of racism on cancer risk and mortality.
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Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Named American Cancer Society Global Ambassador
The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will serve as an American Cancer Society global ambassador. Together, Prescott and the American Cancer Society hope […]