American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women - Milwaukee Community Journal

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American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women - Milwaukee Community Journal

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The American Cancer Society is embarking on an unprecedented initiative spanning 20 states, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, and […]

Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper

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