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https://bwhi.org/2024/09/06/blackwomenvote/ Election Stakes: The 2024 election is critical due to harmful policies and Supreme Court decisions affecting health, autonomy, and democracy Impact on Black Women: Restrictions on reproductive freedoms and healthcare services have disproportionately harmed Black women, worsening health disparities. BWHI's Commitment: The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) is addressing these issues through programs, research, policy, and advocac

If you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, here are the general steps typically taken: These steps can vary based on individual circumstances, so it’s important to work closely with your healthcare team to develop a personalized treatment plan. Diagnostic Testing: After an initial screening mammogram or physical exam reveals a suspicious area, further diagnostic tests such as a diagnostic mammogram, breast ultrasound, or MRI are conducted to get a clearer view. Biopsy: A biopsy

Lie on your back and put your right hand behind your head. Use your left hand to press down to examine the right breast. Apply light, medium, and firm pressure to check all layers of your breast tissue. Sit up and press into your right armpit to check for lumps. Squeeze your nipples to check for any discharge. Lie back down, switch arms, and repeat. It's advised to examine your breasts 3-5 days after your menstrual cycle. Breast self-exam: Manual inspection (reclining) With f

Mortality Rate: 40% higher than White women. Incidence Rate: Similar overall to White women, but higher under age 60. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: 1 in 5 Black women diagnosed; more aggressive and harder to treat. Survival Rates: Lowest 5-year survival rate among all racial/ethnic groups. Age and Stage at Diagnosis: More likely to be diagnosed younger and at a more advanced stage  These statistics underscore the importance of targeted interventions and support for Black wom

Most common cancer among U.S. women (excluding skin cancers) Accounts for ~30% of all new female cancers annually. 2024 estimates: 310,720 new invasive cases, 56,500 new non invasive cases Expected deaths in 2024: 42,250 women The 5-year relative survival rate varies by stage at diagnosis Average lifetime risk for U.S. women: 13% (1 in 8 chance) It mainly affects middle-aged and older women; the median diagnosis age: 62 Highest death rate among Black women compared to other