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Black and Asian Women and Breast Cancer |
13th Oct 2009 |
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Raising awareness of breast cancer symptoms among women in ethnic communities.
The chances of surviving breast cancer are much better if it’s detected early. However, a new study shows that black and Asian women are significantly more likely than white women to be diagnosed after the cancer has spread. Now experts say there needs to be a big push to raise awareness of breast cancer symptoms among women from ethnic communities, and to encourage them to go for breast screening. Jane talks to Ruth Jack from the Thames Cancer Registry, who carried out the research, Rose Thompson, a cancer information specialist for the black and ethnic minority community, and Nasim Panjwani whose family has a history of breast cancer.BME Cancer Communities
Cancer Research UK - Ethnicity
CancerHelp UK - Breast Cancer
Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness WeekDisclaimer
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