Breast Cancers Facts Women Of Color Need to Know

Breast Cancer is the Most Common Cancer Among Black Women in the U.S.*

As a woman of color, it is important to be aware of these facts:

• In the U.S., breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in black women.

• Black women have a 40% higher death rate than white women in the U.S.

• Younger black women appear to be more at risk for more aggressive types of breast cancer including triple-negative breast cancer in the U.S.

• Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40 than white women in the U.S.

Make sure you have an Action Plan:

1. Know your risk.

1. Get screened.

1. Know what is normal for you.

1. Make healthy lifestyle choices.

For more information, visit Komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636).

*accredited to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

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