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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 78% after diagnosis as compared to 90% for white women.

 

The incidence rate of breast cancer among women under 45 is higher for African American women compared to white women.

 

Source: American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts

& Figures for African American 2010-2011

 

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SISTERS NETWORK® INC.

 

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS STAFF

 

 

Sisters Network® Inc. staff functions to govern and advise in our efforts to educate, empower and support the Black woman’s breast cancer movement.

 

 

    KAREN E. JACKSON
    Founder & CEO
   

 

 

    CALEEN ALLEN
    Vice President
   

 

   

ALEXANDRIA GREEN

Public Relations Manager

 

OLANRE AKANNI

Project Manager

 

For media inquiries or general assistance, please email infonet@sistersnetworkinc.org.