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
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
KAYE VEA
Walk Administrator
LISA SMITH
Adm. Assistant
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