breast cancer health inequities and increase research that can help our community.
Breast Cancer Warrior, Terrilynn Wade says, “People have no idea how important their records are. You don’t want to have to wait for your records down the line when you need them. To have them all in place is an amazing thing.” It’s easy and fast. Terri signed up for Ciitizen in less than 5 minutes with her 3-month-old granddaughter in her lap.
Breast Cancer Metathriver Chawnte’ Randall agrees, “We don’t have time to dilly dally with paperwork,” she said. “We need decisions fast and in a hurry! With all my records compiled in a Ciitizen account, that’s one less thing I have to worry about.”
Through #BlackDataMatters we are creating access to research opportunities for our community. When you have all your medical data in your Ciitizen profile, not only is your data secure, protected, and private, you are then empowered to choose if you want to contribute to life saving research. We’re democratizing precision medicine, providing access to life-changing research and clinical trials. RESEARCH SAVES LIVES.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Thriver Sharon Rivera says, “Clinical trials are a way to make a difference for yourself and our community. Every step we’ve taken in the fight against cancer has come from these trials. We don’t have a cure, but these scientists are working to save our lives.”
We must overcome the huge barrier of mistrust based on the harmful scientific history of exploitation and racism (Tuskegee study, Henrietta Lacks) by providing tools that give Black women confidence that their data will be protected and safe.
Breast Cancer Metathriver Sheila McGlown says, “You need to understand our culture and the mistrust we have for the medical system as a whole. After you take the time to understand that, only then can you break through to talk about the importance of