I was reading Essence magazine and there is a great article on Breast Cancer and the huge gap concerning the death rate for Black women from that of our counterparts.
Although fewer black women than white women are diagnosed with breast cancer, black women die at a much higher rate than white women.
A study done by the Avon Foundation was conducted in 24 Cities. Of those cities the disparity was very high in 21 of the 24 cities. That is awful and unacceptable.
The Six worst Cities are as follows: Memphis, Denver, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago and Milwaukee.
Ladies we have to do better and demand better!
Here some recommendations to turn things around:
- If you are over 40, get a yearly mammogram.
- Demand access to a high quality digital mammograms
- Ask whether the radiologist reading your mammogram is certified in mammography (specialist have more specific training)
- If you are younger than 40 get a clinical breast exam preferably every 3 years
- Request that high-quality mammograms and treatment centers be made available to the poor and underinsured.
Ladies we can LIVE! but we have to take an active part in our own health and lives.
Hugs and Blessings.
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