Study: Black Women Should Be Screened For Breast Cancer At Age 40
A new study finds that Black women should begin breast cancer screening as early as 40 to help combat the death rate for the disease....
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American Cancer Society Announces New Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training
The new center will supplement the traditional academic journey, focusing on meeting potential researchers where they are and helping them overcome barriers to future success....
Death Rates From Breast Cancer 41% Higher Among Black Women Than White Women
Cancer professionals find that Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women as a result of obesity and other...
Fewer Mammograms? How American Cancer Society Decision Could Affect Black Women
The American Cancer Society recently shifted recommendations on breast cancer screenings, but some experts say the shift may be deadly for black women....
Cancer Death Rates Fall in the United States
Deaths from cancer continue to drop for American men and women from most racial and ethnic groups....
Wellness Insider: Making Choices About Prostate Screening
An informed business professional usually tries to weigh pros and cons before making a decision and the American Cancer Society advises that men do the...
Cancer Deaths Decrease for Blacks but Disparities Persist
Despite a reduction in cancer death rates, African Americans continue to be diagnosed at more advanced stages and have lower survival rates at each stage...
Report: Racial Gap Widens in Colon Cancer Deaths
Lack of access to quality healthcare and getting proper screenings is being attributed to blacks' lower screening rates, according to the American Cancer Society, which...