The American Cancer Society (ACS) has initiated the VOICES of Black Women study, the largest behavioral and environmental focused population study on cancer risk. Black individuals face higher cancer mortality rates, prompting efforts to educate and improve access to cancer care and clinical trials for underrepresented populations.
This week is Black Family Cancer Awareness Week. Prostate, lung, colorectal, and breast cancers are the most common cancers among Black Americans. Routine cancer screenings can help detect cancer early. Learn about screenings at: https://t.co/0CP4ZHWj5O
During Day 6 of National #BlackFamilyCancerAwarenessWeek, learn about @FDAOncology's Equity Program that is aimed at improving access to cancer clinical trials for populations historically underrepresented in clinical research. https://t.co/MBV6jRJzfU #BlackFamCan https://t.co/WcunF2xTLZ
The risk of developing various types of #cancer is higher in Black people than white people. We're advancing equitable access in cancer care through our Toward Health Equity Oncology Grant™ with an aim to reduce disparities. #BlackFamCan Learn more: https://t.co/9NWVjEAiOp https://t.co/xt3X4ytado
The statistics are staggering. Black people are more likely to die from #cancer than other racial and ethnic groups. Educating patients is essential to reducing and preventing cancer deaths among Black people. Learn more: https://t.co/GIDfe8mu5D @MayoCancerCare https://t.co/4oiXo8kO8h
Voices of Black Women Program Takes on Cancer Disparity The ACS has launched the VOICES of Black Women study, the largest ever behavioral and environmental focused population study of cancer risk...Learn more: https://t.co/UOxUCWgMoA https://t.co/vzkjEtzFau
Starting soon! Conversations on Cancer: 4th Annual National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, Engaging the Generations, #BlackFamCan. 2:30 pm ET virtual. https://t.co/EFJEZhhJtp