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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BREAST CANCER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (B-CAP)

 

B-CAP provides assistance to women facing financial challenges after diagnosis. The program has been in existence since 2006 and provides financial assistance for mammograms, co-pay, office visits, prescriptions, medical related lodging and transportation.

 

 

PINK RIBBON AWARENESS INITIATIVE

 

The pink ribbon is the national symbol for breast cancer awareness. The Pink Ribbon Awareness Campaign is Sisters’ national faith-based educational outreach program that reaches women in church with information on how to access breast care services and resources. The focus of this outreach is to increase the number of women obtaining mammograms and heighten their general knowledge. Sisters Network affiliate chapter members and community volunteers disseminate information on breast cancer to African American churches across the United States. SNI members give testimonies as survivor role models to encourage and inspire.

 

 

GIFT FOR LIFE BLOCK WALKGIFT FOR LIFE BLOCK WALK®

 

Affiliate chapters of Sisters Network® Inc. collaborate with organizations and community groups to coordinate the promotion of breast health awareness in the African American community through the Gift for Life Block Walk. This unique and innovative program allows breast cancer survivors to partner with volunteers and canvas door-to-door in the African American community to distribute breast health education brochures, resource information, and pink ribbons. The community has an opportunityto meet survivors, hear their stories, and experience their triumph over breast cancer. Individuals are invited to the event site to enjoy refreshments and visit breast cancer related agencies exhibits and learn more about the resources and services available. Free mammograms are also offered by a mobile unit at select Sisters Network® Inc, affiliate chapters.