Why is death from breast cancer more prevalent among African American women than Caucasians?
Studies suggest that this disparity is due to African American women being diagnosed with breast cancer at a later stage, and receiving treatment later after diagnosis. When not detected early enough, breast cancer leads to poor survival rates from the disease, and in turn, needless loss of loved ones. What can African American women do to prevent breast cancer? Early detection is important among all women. The American Cancer Society recommends annual screening using mammography and clinical breast examination for all women beginning at age 40. How can I get a mammogram or learn more about clinical breast examination? Hennepin County Medical Center Clinics all offer mammography services as well as health professionals who can teach you about self-breast examination. Even if you do monthly self breast examinations, it is still important to get a breast exam from a doctor once a year. Let your doctor know right away if you notice a breast lump, develop breast pain, have any nipple disch
