In the U.S., a black woman with breast cancer is 40% more likely to die than a white woman.
In Houston, the disparities in mortality are even higher, according to research conducted by Susan G. Komen.Black women often delay screening due to job restrictionsThe solution, Komen said, is their initiative: Stand for H.E.R.Connects people to quality care through patient navigators who help patients navigate racism in health care and implicit bias, and know where to get care in their community
Develops culturally competent education about family health history, its role in breast cancer risk, and the benefits of genetic counseling and testing for Black families in making health care decisions “I had a very aggressive type of cancer. Most younger women have aggressive types of breast cancer,” Mitchell explained.
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