The Great Divide: Women of Color, Cancer, and the Price of Survival

The Great Divide: Women of Color, Cancer, and the Price of Survival

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Cancer—specifically breast cancer—is the leading cause of death among African-American women. While breast cancer death rates among white women have decreased by 11% in recent years, the rate of breast cancer deaths among black women has increased by 13%. Join us as our panel of oncology experts, community activists, and policy analysts examine some of the factors that contribute to the disparities in cancer treatment, research, and resources.