BET Goes Pink

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Cancels Half of Its Races

Due to low turn-out and lackluster fundraising, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has cancelled 50 percent of all of their three-day races this year. Races in major cities such as Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Phoenix, San Francisco and Washington, D.C we...

Gene Flaws Common In Blacks With Breast Cancer

BRCA1 or BRCA2 make up a large portion of African-American breast cancer cases.

Do You Need a BRCA Test?

A BRCA exam can tell if you are at a greater risk for cancer.

Why Have a Mastectomy If You Don’t Have Breast Cancer?

While Sykes was actually diagnosed with breast cancer, Jolie was not. But in her case, and the cases of many other women like her who are genetically predisposed to cancer, a mastectomy is used as a preventative measure. Jolie told the Times that ...

Black D.C. Group Educates Women About Breast Cancer

Zuriworks, a D.C.-based health organization for Black women, is enlisting local hairdressers to help promote breast cancer awareness, reported CBS-affiliate WUSA9. Their "Big Chop to Stop Cancer" campaign educates women about the disease, but also...

Black Women With Breast Cancer Meet Delays in Treatment

Black women and Latinas were twice as likely to wait for treatment (six weeks or more since diagnosis) compared to white women, who were most likely treated closer to diagnosis (2 weeks or less).