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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

Hello, I go by Musu and I've decided to create this forum to share my thoughts and hear the thoughts of others pertaining to the body and listening to it. I'm a breast cancer survivor and have found that many people still keep the fact that they have or have had cancer a secret. There may be lots of survivors around you and you may not even know it! I'm not saying you should stop everyone on the street to let them know or put up a billboard, but because there are so many peop