The breast cancer mortality rate for African American women is 36% higher than white women

 

Breast cancer incidence rate among younger African American (under 40) is higher than white women.

 

Research shows that aggressive tumor characteristics are more common in African American women than white women.

 

Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death among African American women.

 

Source: American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts

& Figures for African American 2009-2010

 

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