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Do You Need a BRCA Test?

A BRCA exam can tell if you are at a greater risk for cancer.

Why Have a Mastectomy If You Don’t Have Breast Cancer?

While Sykes was actually diagnosed with breast cancer, Jolie was not. But in her case, and the cases of many other women like her who are genetically predisposed to cancer, a mastectomy is used as a preventative measure. Jolie told the Times that ...

Black D.C. Group Educates Women About Breast Cancer

Zuriworks, a D.C.-based health organization for Black women, is enlisting local hairdressers to help promote breast cancer awareness, reported CBS-affiliate WUSA9. Their "Big Chop to Stop Cancer" campaign educates women about the disease, but also...

Black Women With Breast Cancer Meet Delays in Treatment

Black women and Latinas were twice as likely to wait for treatment (six weeks or more since diagnosis) compared to white women, who were most likely treated closer to diagnosis (2 weeks or less).

People of Color Underestimate Their Cancer Risk

Despite the fact that Blacks, Latinos and Asians are more likely to develop a range of cancers and die from it, a new study finds that we are less likely to believe we are more at risk for it. Researchers from the Moffit Cancer Center recommend th...

Black Women More Likely to Die From Breast Cancer

Regardless of the type of breast cancer, a new study found that Black women were twice as likely to die from the disease compared to white women. Researchers from Kaiser Permanente also found that African-American women were more likely to be diag...