To create a collaborative community-based system of care that will promote early detection screening behaviors and treatment of breast cancer among African American women

Phase I (1999 - 2002)

• Reach 300 African American women by October 2001
• Identify effective strategies for increasing the number of African American women who practice the 3 early detection behaviors
• Reduce breast cancer deaths among African Americans

Phase II (2002 -      )

• Increase the number of African American women who engage in early detection screening behaviors on an ongoing basis.
• Increase the number of African American women who continue to practice Breast Self-Examination.
• Promote coordination, collaboration, and linkages among breast cancer care service providers to facilitate the development of a continuum of care that reflects an "ideal" array of services for women living with or affected by breast cancer.

• Utilize community members to design and deliver programs
• Partner with community agencies and organizations that address the needs of women

• Meet with program facilitators to learn about the program
• Facilitate interest meetings with women that you serve
• Partner with the project by allowing use of your facilities

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