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Breast Cancer Statistics
In African Americans:

Breast cancer is the most
commonly diagnosed cancer;

Young women have highest
rates of breast cancer;

Have the highest breast
cancer death rates;

The survival rates for breast
cancer are the lowest.

At this time, there is no
guaranteed way to prevent
breast cancer, which is why
regular mammograms and
breast self exams are so
important.

A woman’s best overall
preventive health strategy is
to reduce her known risk
factors as much as possible by
avoiding weight gain and
obesity, engaging in regular
physical
activity,
and
minimizing alcohol intake.
APPROVED
Howard University
May 11 2011
IRB
Expiration Date
May 10 2012
In African American Women
Want to Participate?
Howard University
Breast Cancer Study
 At the Howard University Cancer
Center, we are trying to find out
why African American women
have the highest rates of breast
cancer.
 We are also trying to find out
why young African American
women get the more aggressive
forms of breast cancer.
 It is our goal to improve the
treatment of breast cancer in
African Americans, increase the
survival of those diagnosed with
breast cancer and determine how
to best fight the aggressive types
of breast cancer affecting African
Americans.
 You can participate if :
 You have been diagnosed
with cancer, including
breast, ovarian, and other
cancers;
 Your family members have
been affected with cancer
including breast, ovarian,
and other cancers.
 To participate:
 You will need to fill out a
short questionnaire about
yourself and your family
health history,
 As well as give us some of
your blood or saliva.
 You will receive $25 for your
participation.
 You are in complete control!
The decision to participate is
yours — and yours alone. You will
never be pressured to take part
in any study.
For more info, contact
Dr. Lulu Ricks
At the Howard University
Cancer Center #615
@ 202-806-9438 or
[email protected]