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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More than 19,000 Black women will be diagnosed this year.
Discussion Topic : Has breast cancer effected your family?
By Jackie Jones
The American Cancer Society estimated more than 19,000 black women would be diagnosed with breast cancer this year -- the second-most common cancer among black women, surpassed only by lung cancer.
And while the incidence of breast cancer is about 12 percent lower in black women than in white women, with black women, it often strikes at an earlier age, and the mortality rate is higher.
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women schedule their annual mammograms during the month to make it easier to remember. Others make mammogram appointments on or near their birthdays.
The bottom line, though, is black women should be checked early and regularly.
According to the Society’s “Cancer Facts & Figures for African-Americans 2007-2008” booklet, “Factors that contribute to the higher death rates among African-American women include differences in access to and utilization of early detection and treatment, risk factors that are differentially distributed by race or socio-economic status, or biological differences associated with race.”
But it’s not just a matter of access to health care. Even after accounting for income and access to strong health care, “Poorer outcomes among African-American women persist. ... There is also evidence that aggressive tumor characteristics are more common in African-American women than white women.”
To continue reading please click here www.blackamericaweb.com
By Jackie Jones
The American Cancer Society estimated more than 19,000 black women would be diagnosed with breast cancer this year -- the second-most common cancer among black women, surpassed only by lung cancer.
And while the incidence of breast cancer is about 12 percent lower in black women than in white women, with black women, it often strikes at an earlier age, and the mortality rate is higher.
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women schedule their annual mammograms during the month to make it easier to remember. Others make mammogram appointments on or near their birthdays.
The bottom line, though, is black women should be checked early and regularly.
According to the Society’s “Cancer Facts & Figures for African-Americans 2007-2008” booklet, “Factors that contribute to the higher death rates among African-American women include differences in access to and utilization of early detection and treatment, risk factors that are differentially distributed by race or socio-economic status, or biological differences associated with race.”
But it’s not just a matter of access to health care. Even after accounting for income and access to strong health care, “Poorer outcomes among African-American women persist. ... There is also evidence that aggressive tumor characteristics are more common in African-American women than white women.”
To continue reading please click here www.blackamericaweb.com
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Permalink Reply by Tilane on -
My Aunt suffered for many years with breast cancer. Early detection is key! Please get tested. A few moments of discomfort can give you a life time of good health. If you don't have health insurance there are agency out there to help or even provide free testing. Go to www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/ for more information about testing in your area.
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Permalink Reply by Janet K. on -
Talk to your girlfriends and have pack them to CHECK THERE BREAST....
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Permalink Reply by Nichelle on -
First I would like to thank you for bringing breast cancer awarness to UBC
I am a survivor I was diagnosed at 25yrs.old fifteen year survivor truly blessed I am and a walking, talking survivor I put know age limit on self examination that's how I discovered my lump but thinking that their was and age limit at the time I believe I could have found it a lot ealier by the time I discovered the mass it was the size of a walnut checking myself in the shower and knowing my bodies changes and gods graces I am a survivor! So ladies please take the time to self examine because the younger you are the breast tissue is so firm and dense the mammogram can't always detect a mass and know your body changes as well as mammograms I am a surviving face of BREAST CANCER!
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Permalink Reply by Deonna on -
My grandmother, and great aunt passed from Breast Cancer. I am terrified but I do get tested every year. I also do self tests at home.
Nichelle your story was a blessing to me and I will be sure to pass the word
God Bless!
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