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Cancer Resource Center for Black Americans

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Collectively, blacks have the highest death rate and shortest survival of any racial/ethnic group in the US for most cancers. Black men also have the highest cancer incidence rate. The causes of these inequalities are complex and reflect social and economic disparities and cultural differences that affect cancer risk, as well as differences in access to high-quality health care, more than biological differences. – American Cancer Society

Whether you or a loved one are worried about developing cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through cancer treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this resource center is dedicated to helping you find the answers and providing the resources you need.

Leading Sites of New Cancer Cases and Deaths among Blacks

Learn More About Specific Cancers

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among black women, and an average of 33,000 new cases are diagnosed every year.

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Prostate Cancer

An average of 29,000 cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed among black men every year, accounting for 30% of all cancers diagnosed in this group. It is estimated that 1 in 7 black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

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Lung Cancer

An average of 25,000 cases of lung cancer are diagnosed among blacks every year. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both black men and women.

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Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both black men and women. An average of 20,000 cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed among black Americans every year. Blacks have the highest rates of colorectal cancer of any racial/ethnic group in the US.

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Multiple Myeloma

An average of 7,000 new cases of multiple myeloma are diagnosed among Blacks every year. Myeloma is a cancer of immune system cells called plasma cells. Incidence rates for myeloma are 2.1 times higher in NH black men and 2.6 times higher in NH black women compared to NH white men and women

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Are There Multiple Forms of Breast Cancer?

Does Family history play a part in prostate cancer diagnosis, and what are the different types?

Myeloma in the Black Community

Is a prostate cancer diagnosis a death sentence?

Cancer Disparities What You Need To Know

A curious Breastie is an empowered Breastie!

What are some of the causes of liver cancer?

What all Breasties should know about Clinical Trials

Tips to Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer

Blood Cancer Impacting Black Americans with Dr. Craig Cole

Breast Cancer and Our Genes

How Is A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Made

Importance Of Studying Breast Cancer In Africa

Cancer In The Black Community

Facing Cancer With Former NFL Star Devon Still

House Call with Dr. Gigi

Operation Life: Back 2 Basics - Prostate Cancer

Wellness Watch with Dr. Michael LeNoir

The State of Black Health - Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer

When We Tri(al) hosted by White House Correspondent April Ryan

What to Know from Dr. Mo!

Minority Health Summit: Let's Get to the Bottom of Colorectal Cancer

Mell Mann Shares His Leukemia Story

Mell Mann Shares His Story On How He Got Involved in a Cancer Clinical Trail

How Mell Mann went from Clinical Trails Participant to Survivor to Advocate

Don Cheatham shares his Pancreatic Cancer Story

Don Cheatham: "I can't Help others if I don't help myself first"

Don Cheatham on Pancreatic Cancer: "This is not my destiny"

Cancer Healthcare Equity: Access, Affordability, Precision Medicine, & Quality Care Symposium

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