When Sadie, a 52-year-old mother of three, found a small lump in her breast, she almost ignored it due to her busy life caring for her aged parents and her family. After finally scheduling a mammogram, she learned that she had breast cancer. Thankfully, it was caught early, and after treatment, she is now cancer-free.Sadie’s story is not unique. For many women, the demands of daily life often push personal health to the bottom of the list. But the reality is this: breast cancer doesn’t wait.The Numbers Tell the StoryBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women. In the U.S., 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The statistics for women of color paint an even more urgent picture:
- Black women are diagnosed at about the same rate as white women, but are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer.
- Hispanic and Latina women are often diagnosed at advanced stages, making treatment more difficult, thereby reducing survival rates.
- For younger women under 40, Black women have higher rates of aggressive breast cancers than any other group.
These numbers aren’t just statistics; they are our mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends in our communities.
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