Today we welcome Rhonda M. Smith, founder of Breast Cancer Partner. Breast Cancer Partner helps breast cancer patients to recover by introducing them to a holistic approach to their treatment. The holistic approach includes strategies for nutrition, exercise, and stress relief. This is in addition to following the traditional medical treatments for breast cancer. Here, Rhonda shares her thoughts about racial disparities regarding breast cancer. She explains how crucial it is for African American women like herself to be talking about breast cancer.
Racial Disparity in Survival Rates
One in nine African American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. That’s not drastically different than the one in eight for Caucasian women. What is drastically different is the survival rate of African American women after diagnosis. On average, African American women are 41% less likely to survive breast cancer. In some cities like Memphis, Dallas, and Los Angeles, that number is a startling 74%, 62%, and 55%, respectively.
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