Mothers. Daughters. Wives. Supporters. Survivors. Advocates. Read about real women’s experiences with breast cancer in their own words.
Black women in the U.S. are about 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. We can change that. Learn more about how you can stay on top of your breast health.
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“I was 25, young, and uninformed at the time of my diagnosis.”
Renee accessing care
“I tell everyone they should be aware of their breasts. Know your breasts and know your risks.”
TeMaya surviving breast cancer
“I’ll sing it from the rooftops: don’t play around with your health.”
Tina getting a first mammogram
“African-American women need to hear, even in my family, that if breast cancer is caught early, it is survivable.”
Alicia talking about family health history
“Since her diagnosis and going on this journey with her, I’ve started paying attention to my own breasts.”
Bianca supporting a friend
“I’m the type of person who isn’t looking for a doctor to tell me what he/she is going to do to me without a discussion. I need to ask questions.”
Desiree advocating for yourself
“Our bodies show and tell us what’s wrong and we need to pay attention.”
Katrina being diagnosed with breast cancer“I was 25, young, and uninformed at the time of my diagnosis.”
Renee accessing care“I tell everyone they should be aware of their breasts. Know your breasts and know your risks.”
TeMaya surviving breast cancer“I’ll sing it from the rooftops: don’t play around with your health.”
Tina getting a first mammogram“African-American women need to hear, even in my family, that if breast cancer is caught early, it is survivable.”
Alicia talking about family health history“Since her diagnosis and going on this journey with her, I’ve started paying attention to my own breasts.”
Bianca supporting a friend“I’m the type of person who isn’t looking for a doctor to tell me what he/she is going to do to me without a discussion. I need to ask questions.”
Desiree advocating for yourself“Our bodies show and tell us what’s wrong and we need to pay attention.”
Katrina being diagnosed with breast cancer“I was 25, young, and uninformed at the time of my diagnosis.”
Renee accessing care“I tell everyone they should be aware of their breasts. Know your breasts and know your risks.”
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