Racial Disparities Persist In Breast Cancer Deaths : Shots : npr

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Racial Disparities Persist In Breast Cancer Deaths : Shots

Racial Disparities Persist In Breast Cancer Deaths : Shots

Breast Cancer Death Rates Are Down, But Racial Disparities PersistEnlarge this image toggle caption Deborah Jaffe/Getty Images Deborah Jaffe/Getty ImagesWomen are less likely to die of breast cancer than they were a decade ago, but not all women are benefiting from that trend.White women saw more of a drop in death rates than black women — 1.9 percent a year from 2010 to 2014, compared to a 1.5 percent decrease for black women, according to a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.And while the death rates for women under 50 declined regardless of race, older black women are more likely to die of breast cancer than are white women.That's especially troubling because 40 years ago, black women were less likely to get breast cancer.


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Breast Cancer Survivors See Seahawks Football Up Close and Personal

Breast Cancer Survivors See Seahawks Football Up Close and Personal

Getting ready to face the Atlanta Falcons this week, a special group of breast cancer survivors and their children watched as the rain pounded the turf and Seattle players practiced outside in the wet conditions.In a closed practice, it was a sight few outsiders witness.In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Seahawks invited a few cancer survivors to Virginia Mason Athletic Center, and many more survivors to be guests of the Seahawks at 'A Crucial Catch' game, sponsored by the National Football League across the country.The "pink game" on October 16 is the Seahawks' only home game this month.


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Students, Staff Walk For Page High Counselor Battling Breast Cancer

Students, Staff Walk For Page High Counselor Battling Breast Cancer

The service learning club at the school hosted the event to raise money fro the American Cancer Association as well as their beloved school counselor Mrs. Shoffner.WFMYThe service learning club at the school hosted the event to raise money fro the American Cancer Association as well as their beloved school counselor Mrs. Shoffner.WFMYThe service learning club at the school hosted the event to raise money fro the American Cancer Association as well as their beloved school counselor Mrs. Shoffner.WFMYThe service learning club at the school hosted the event to raise money fro the American Cancer Association as well as their beloved school counselor Mrs. Shoffner.


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Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer Draws Thousands of Participants and Raises Millions for Research

Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer Draws Thousands of Participants and Raises Millions for Research

Don't be surprised if Manhattan looks a whole lot pinker this weekend.Thousands are pounding the pavement to take part in the annual Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer.Participants are making their way around Manhattan all day until winding up in Randalls Island.They'll spend the night there before making the journey back to their starting point tomorrow — completing a nearly 40-mile walk.


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6,000 make Strides Against Breast Cancer at US Bank Stadium - Story

6,000 make Strides Against Breast Cancer at US Bank Stadium - Story

6,000 make Strides Against Breast Cancer at US Bank Stadium Health 6,000 make Strides Against Breast Cancer at US Bank Stadium The home of the Vikings turned a bright shade of pink today as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer wrapped around U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.- The home of the Vikings turned a bright shade of pink today as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer wrapped around U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis."I'm actually out here walking for a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of months ago.And I have a co-worker that had breast cancer about four or five years ago," said Lisa Foxx.