10/31/2025
As we come to the end of Breast cancer awareness, let’s remember three key things:
1. Be proactive—schedule your screenings and know your risk.
2. Be intentional—fuel your body with healthy foods and regular exercise.
3. Be connected—lean on your sisters, your friends, and your local resources for support.
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Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States. But what’s especially important to understand is that while African American women are slightly less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than white women, we are about 40% more likely to die from it. That’s not because we’re less strong or less resilient—it’s because of disparities in access to care, late detection, and sometimes lack of awareness about our personal risks.
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This is why health advocacy and early detection are so critical. We must continue to speak up, share resources, and encourage each other to take charge of our health.
That means scheduling your mammograms on time, knowing your family history, performing regular self-breast exams, and talking openly with your doctors about any concerns. When breast cancer is found early—at a localized stage—the five-year survival rate is nearly 99%. That’s the power of early detection.
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Together, we can change the narrative. We can reduce the disparities, uplift one another, and ensure that awareness leads to action—and action leads to longer, healthier lives.
