By Brandon Henry AFRO Intern For Lisa Johnson, Valerie Fraling and Tiffany Ann Wingate, breast cancer awareness isn’t just a phrase made up of buzzwords– it’s a reminder of their battles with breast cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that “Black people have a lower overall 5-year cancer survival rate than […]
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The Truth About Menopause
Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstruation for 12 months, and symptoms such as hot flashes and mood swings can begin much earlier, while hormonal levels can vary significantly within just an hour.
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Why Real-World Learnings Matter for Black Women Living with Breast Cancer
Black women are more likely to have aggressive forms of breast cancer and are 40% more likely to die from the disease due to lack of diversity in clinical research, and advocacy groups are working to empower Black women to participate in clinical trials and receive guideline recommended care.
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Black women speak on motherhood during Black Maternal Health Week
Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women, and awareness, a bias-free birthing team, close monitoring and community support can prevent them from becoming a statistic.
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Arlington Links Chapter to host virtual heart health awareness event
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com On National Go Red Day, Feb. 2, Links from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) will host a virtual “Red Dress” event in hopes of raising awareness about heart conditions. Symone Sanders, Michelle Miller, Dr. Jacqueline Griffiths and many more have been handpicked to join a broader public health effort facilitated […]
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Meet Dr. Jamie Ware, the woman advocating for more cervical cancer education and preventive screenings
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and if nothing else, Dr. Jamie Ware wants women to remember that unlike many other cancers, cervical cancer can be prevented. “There is a screening test to detect cervical cancer and with regular screening at the proper intervals, we can take measures to […]
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CNN’s Sara Sidner sheds light on breast cancer disparities
The co-anchor of CNN News Central announced her stage 3 diagnosis on-air, emphasizing how the disease impacts Black women. By Alexa SpencerWord In Black CNN anchor Sara Sidner announced on Jan. 8 that she is undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. During an emotional segment on CNN News Central, she told viewers she is […]
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Breakthrough research sheds light on aggressive breast cancers in Black women
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) – Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are spearheading a pioneering study to unravel the biological underpinnings of aggressive breast cancers in Black women. Led by Dr. Harikrishna Nakshatri, a breast cancer researcher at the Indiana University School of […]
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Raising awareness and reducing stigma about ADHD
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer Peyton Cain, 14, of Glen Burnie, Md., was in second grade, when her teacher noticed she was having trouble staying focused in class. “She mentioned it was really hard for Peyton to stay on task,” said Teri Cain, Peyton’s mother. “She would easily distract herself. If she saw another […]
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What Black women need to know about fibroids
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer If you visit the Atlanta Fibroid Center website, you will see pages of testimonials from mostly Black women who no longer live a miserable existence of heavy bleeding, unbearable cramps and planning their lives around their periods. Dr. John Lipman, the center’s founder and medical director, has made it […]