Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, making awareness campaigns that provide access to healthcare and promote self-preservation critical for their survival.
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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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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 13, 2025
Happy Friday DW fam! So, you like the corny rhymes I slay? They’re almost Dad jokes, and Sunday is Father’s Day. Tomorrow “No Kings” will cross the land, and Cardi […]
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The Death of Ananda Lewis: A Warning for Black Women
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV star, used her fame to urge Black women to get regular breast cancer screenings and to heed medical advice, despite systemic racism and mistrust of the medical profession, and ultimately died from the disease at age 52.
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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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Why More Black Folks Are Surviving Cancer Than Ever Before
Dr. Robert Winn, director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center, notes that cancer mortality rates have dropped significantly since 1991, with a 49% drop in cancer mortality among Black men, and that closing the racial gap in cancer deaths is possible through increased screening, clinical trials, and other efforts.
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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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Kalani Brown’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Strike Out Cancer
In an inspiring blend of community spirit and athletic camaraderie, Dallas Wings’ center Kalani Brown recently hosted a heartwarming breast cancer awareness fundraiser at PINSTACK bowling alley. This event, Strike […]
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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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Breakthrough Research Sheds Light on Aggressive Breast Cancers in Black Women
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are spearheading a pioneering study to unravel the biological underpinnings of aggressive […]