Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention in the
African American Women and Women of Color
Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention in the
African American Women and Women of Color
FACTS
Globally:
Breast cancer affects more women than any other type of cancer and is the leading cause of
cancer-related deaths among women.
In the US:
• A US woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is 1 in 8.
• Breast cancer has the highest mortality rate of any cancer in women between the ages of
20 and 59.
• African American women have a 31% breast cancer mortality
rate – the highest of any U.S. racial or ethnic group.
• Among women younger than 45, breast cancer incidence is
higher among African American women than white women.
• Younger women in general, and younger African American
women in particular, are more likely to present with the triple negative subtype of the disease, a subtype that is both more
aggressive and associated with a higher mortality.
• Over the past 20 years, despite the universal drop in mortality
rates, we have seen a rise in the incidence of breast cancer in African American women. In
particular, disparities between mortality rates for white and black women have grown
significantly. The mortality rate for black women diagnosed with breast cancer is 42% higher
than the comparable rate for white women. Triple negative breast cancer is diagnosed
more often in American women of African descent than in those of European descent in the
United States.
“Focusing on Reducing Cancer Disparities in St. Louis.” Siteman Cancer Center, 17 July 2018, Accessed 23 July 2022.
“Focusing on Reducing Cancer Disparities in St. Louis.” Siteman Cancer Center, 17 July 2018, Accessed 23 July 2022.
Mammogram education classes and mammogram on the van 2025 schedule coming soon!
Classes to educate individuals about getting a mammogram for the first time, or if they have had one multiple times. This class will answer questions about what to expect before and after.
Learn about getting a mammogram, schedule for mammogram on the van, breast exams, and registering for show me healthy women in one class.
Health Information Station
Health Information Station
Health Information Station assist the community with clothing for individuals in need. Our free clothing store is referral based and clothing assistance is provided based on available in stock.
Events
Events
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
Happenings you shouldn't miss in the weeks ahead.
July 29, 2023
July 29, 2023
5p-8p
Sipping from the Vine #2.
Sipping from the Vine #2.
TBD
$100
$100
Per Ticket
TBD
TBD
2023
NP Health and Health Information Station Open House #3.
NP Health and Health Information Station Open House #3.
$0
$0
Free
October
October
2023
Aspire Healthcare Solutions
Halloween Trunk or Treat #4.
Aspire Healthcare Solutions
Halloween Trunk or Treat #4.
October 29, 2022 3-7 p.m
$0
$0
free
Events 2022
Events 2022
Mammogram Van Incentive with HIS4HERS in Florissant July 2022
Mammogram Van Incentive with HIS4HERS in Florissant July 2022
HIS Wine tasting Fundraiser July 2022
HIS Wine tasting Fundraiser July 2022
STL
( Sharing the love)
Harvest February 2023
STL
( Sharing the love)
Harvest February 2023
In 2010, just over 85 percent of American households were food secure throughout the entire year. However, about 17.2 million households were unable, at some point in the year, to provide either enough food or adequate food for at least one member due to a lack of resources. That equates to nearly 49 million people in the United States – roughly one in six – who lived in a food insecure household in 2010.
https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2011/09/07/importance-feeding-hungry
The report underscores the vital importance of Federal nutrition assistance programs in helping to prevent food insecurity. Alleviating these struggles requires Federal, state and local governments, elected officials, community leaders, schools, citizen volunteers, businesses, faith and community-based organizations and agricultural producers to work in concert.
Our His 4 Her campaign will provide information for mammogram screenings for all women and throughout October for breast cancer awareness and prevention.
Our mission is to Educate, Elevate, and Empower our community, helping people live strong and healthy lives.
