A new review finds that segregation, poverty and lack of access to health care facilities are linked to lower rates of survival for African-American women with breast cancer.
One in eight U.S. women will develop breast cancer over the course of her life. But the burden is particularly heavy for African-American women. Like Hispanic women, they are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive forms of breast cancer and at a later stage than their white counterparts.
On the 21st: Host Niala Boodhoo returns to the show and discusses her experience with breast cancer. Plus, we learn about a weed killer that’s damaging Illinois crops, and NBC reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins us for the latest in state politics news.
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For Heather Tucker and Jen Shelby, two long-time friends from central Illinois, a breast cancer diagnosis in May, 2014 gave them the opportunity to take on new roles within their relationship.
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This hour on Focus, guest host Kimberlie Kranich talks with Suzanne Trupin about women’s health. We welcome your questions!
