Susan G. Komen® Is Committed to Eliminating Disparities in Outcomes for Black Women According to Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, the inequities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic have long been experienced by Black women with breast cancer. The tragic history of breast cancer for Black women is one of being underserved at almost every step in the health care system, including before they are diagnosed. These systemic issues are compounded by the lack of diversity in breast cancer research and clinical trials, leading to limited understanding of breast cancer in and the effectiveness of treatments for Black women. “Black women face a trifecta of issues that negatively affect their breast cancer outcomes,” said Paula Schneider, Komen’s President and CEO. “They tend to be diagnosed younger, at later stages and with more aggressive and hard-to-treat subtypes of breast cancer, such as triple negative breast cancer. The impact of systemic racism and bias starting at screening through treatment compounds the barriers to quality care and better outcomes. This is unacceptable. Together, we can change outcomes in breast cancer for Black women.” In honor of Black History Month, Komen is launching a resource, “Know Your History, Know Your Risk,” to help empower Black women to take charge of their breast health and inspire meaningful conversations with family, friends and healthcare providers about their breast cancer risk. Visit komen.org/knowyourhistory to access resources and information to learn more about how one’s family health history may impact a person’s risk of developing breast cancer. Komen estimates that as many as one-third of those dying of breast cancer each year could be saved if they had access to the high standard of care and treatments that already exist today. Komen’s health equity program is comprehensive and serves Black patients by: Connecting Black breast cancer patients to high quality care and overcoming barriers in the health care system through patient navigationEmpowering patients with evidence-based information about breast cancer, their rights as breast cancer patients, and options along care pathwaysSparking research discoveries that will provide improved treatments and care that overcome the drivers of disparitiesSupporting young Black scientists with funding to advance their research careers, to ensure diversity in research leadershipSpeaking truth to power in our state and national capitols by elevating the voice of Black breast cancer patients in public policy advocacy Komen is committed to eliminating barriers and reducing disparities in breast cancer outcomes for Black women. Contact Us 1-972-855-4382 press@komen.org << Previous Post Susan G. Komen® New Community... Komen Blog Read More Next Post >> Susan G. Komen® Announces Grammy... Komen Blog Read More Related Stories Previous Next Komen Blog Knowing Your Family Health History... Read More Komen Blog An Opportunity To Live Read More Komen Blog The Racial Injustice of Breast... Read More Komen Blog Mortality Rates for Black Women... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Amanda DeBard Susan G. Komen Advocates Take... Read More Komen Blog Patient Perspective: What Should You... Read More Komen Blog Making Masks Brings Together Longtime... Read More Komen Blog Chaunte Lowe Knows How to... Read More Komen Blog What Snapped Links Can Tell... Read More Komen Blog Research Findings on the Evolution... Read More Komen Blog Honoring A Friendship Bound by... Read More Komen Blog Coronavirus Stole My Cancer Thunder Read More Komen Blog Komen Scholar, Dr. Bryan Schneider... Read More Komen Blog Knowing Your Family Health History... Read More Komen Blog An Opportunity To Live Read More Komen Blog The Racial Injustice of Breast... Read More Komen Blog Mortality Rates for Black Women... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Komen Blog Fierce Fight Read More Komen Blog Breast Health Badge Read More Komen Blog Komen Raises Concerns About State’s... Read More Komen Blog Women Should Consider Getting Screened... Read More Komen Blog National Guidelines Create Path Toward... Read More Komen Blog COVID-19 Quarantine and Your Mental... Read More Komen Blog Susan G. Komen’s Treatment Assistance... Read More Komen Blog Delaying Mammograms During COVID-19 Means... Read More Komen Blog Walgreens to Help Susan G.... Read More