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Black Women and Breast Cancer Disparities | BIPOC. Black women are disproportionately impacted by breast cancer. In recent years, breast cancer has surpassed lung as the most commonly diagnosed cancer, but breast cancer prevention has declined dramatically. In an effort to get some clarity on these disturbing figures, we chatted with Dedmon about cancer disparities for Black women, how to bridge the gap, what screenings to get, and so much more.
For most people getting dressed for a workout is the first step to getting your body moving. Getting ready prepares your mind, and gets you in the zone and ready to take on your goals. “I feel like getting dressed is half the battle and once you are dressed, you feel good. But if you don’t even feel good in getting dressed, you’re not going to feel good in doing a workout,” says Paige. That is the exact reason why we created The Paige Sports Bra.
It's tough to know what to do when someone you know gets cancer, let alone what you can give to show you care. While flowers are certainly a nice gesture, giving more thoughtful and useful gifts to someone in your life undergoing cancer treatment will go further in helping during their hard days ahead.
It is not uncommon for a cancer diagnosis to sadly result in personal bankruptcy and history shows us that a large number of people are affected by the treatment-related harm caused by the high cost of care. But here are organizations offering financial resources, assistance programs and services for those with a cancer diagnosis that can help with medical treatment, living expenses, and more.