A Project to Promote Everyday Wellness for African American Women
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Breast Cancer Facts

  • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in
    Black women.
  • Black women die from breast cancer more
    than any other group; But we don't have to!
  • Early detection improves our chances for
    survival.

Every woman owes it to
herself and her family to do
the right thing

Take care of your body, mind and soul

  • Many women will develop breast cancer.
  • Most breast lumps are not cancer, but you need an exam to be sure
  • Most breast lumps are found by women themselves.
  • Almost all women treated early for breast cancer will have successful treatment outcomes

Project Director
Mary Shaw, PhD, CHES
Texas A&M University
Center for the Study of Health Disparities
(979) 862-4403
Funded by The
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer
Foundation