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African-American - BlackNot All Black Women in the United States Have the Same Level of Risk for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
We’ve known for a while that triple-negative breast cancer is more common in black women in the United States, compared to other groups. The news is the prevalence varies significantly depending on where these women were born. American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers found that among black women, those born in the US and Western Africa were diagnosed more often with triple-negative breast cancer than women born in East Africa. The authors published their findings in Cancer, an ACS peer-reviewed journal.
The Cancer Burden in African Americans: Our Expert’s Take
American Cancer Society epidemiologist Carol DeSantis, lead author of Cancer Statistics for African Americans, 2016, shares her take on cancer disparities.
10 Key Facts About Cancer in African Americans
The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts and Figures for African Americans reveals positive trends and significant disparities. Get the highlights.
