TESTIMONIALS

"the National Chapter has been very

beneficial, providing both financial

assistance and information that helps

me to share the message of hope from

an African American survivorship group.."

- Jolene Hall Austin, TX

An estimated 26,840 new cases of breast cancer are expected to occur among African American women in 2011.

The overall incidence rate of breast cancer is 10% lower in African American women than white women.

African American women have a five year survival rate of 77% after diagnosis as compared to 90% for white women.

Source: American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts

& Figures for African American 2009-2010

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