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BE YOUR OWN HEALTH ADVOCATE
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Black women—and the deadliest. More than 25,000 sisters are diagnosed each year, often younger than other women, with a median age of 57.
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As Reona Berry reminds us, “Breast cancer awareness, detection, treatment, and understanding are crucial to reduce the high mortality rates that African Americans experience.”
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We live in a time of greater access—information, screenings, treatments—that can save our lives. Yet systems still fail us. That’s why we must stand in the gap for ourselves and each other:
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Eat well and move daily.
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Rest and meditate to manage stress.
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Avoid toxic products that harm our bodies and our homes.
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Check your breasts monthly—know what’s normal for you.
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Knowledge is power. Awareness is protection. Advocacy is love. Let’s fight for our health like we fight for our freedom—because our lives depend on it.
#BreastCancerAwareness #BlackWomenHealth #FaithAndWellness
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BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATIONS FOR BLACK WOMEN
​​#1 – The African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc (AABCA) is dedicated to building and sharing awareness, connections, education, resources and support for African American/Black women, men, families and communities affected by breast cancer. For more details, visit www.aabcainc.org
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#2 – Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community. For more details, visit www.sistersnetworkinc.org
#3 – The Black Women’s Health Imperative is the only organization devoted solely to advancing the health and wellness of America’s 20 million Black women and girls through advocacy and public policy, health education, research and leadership development. For more details, visit www.bwhi.org
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#4 – Sisters By Choice is an organization that aims to increase breast cancer awareness, education, and early detection. They also provide treatment programs for underserved and uninsured men and women. For more details, visit www.sistersbychoice.org
