Breast cancer is the most common cancer among African American women. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths among African American women. Unfortunately, in recent years you have heard about friends and family who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The breast cancer incidence in Black women is lower than in white women. However, for women younger than 45, … [Read more...] about Seven things you can do to prevent breast cancer
Breast Cancer
Why are some women opting for total mastectomy as breast cancer prevention?
If you watch the hit TV show on Bravo, Married to Medicine, you should be all too familiar with the newest cast member to the show, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. In a recent episode, the black occupational and preventive medicine doctor openly shared her journey to preventing breast cancer as her mother passed away from the disease and her father is currently battling prostate cancer. … [Read more...] about Why are some women opting for total mastectomy as breast cancer prevention?
Why are there disparities in breast cancer among Black women?
Unfortunately, we see significant disparities in breast cancer between African American women and white American women. Breast cancer death rates are approximately 40 percent higher in the African American community compared to the White community. Some of this is related to socioeconomic disadvantages that are more prevalent among African Americans, such as higher poverty … [Read more...] about Why are there disparities in breast cancer among Black women?