Getting breast cancer screenings and knowing how to properly perform at-home breast exams can help eliminate mortality disparities among Black women. This post was originally published on Michigan Chronicle By Sherri Kolade Black women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer than White women, according to cancer.org. They’re also 30% more likely to die from these cancerous tumors because of lower rates of surgery and chemotherapy. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many messages surrounding prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment options are being heard loud and clear, along with addressing prevalent disparities. The wide disparity in breast
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