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Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Black Women

Offered By: Stanford University via YouTube

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Explore a comprehensive presentation by Stanford Health Care Breast Cancer Surgeon Candice Thompson, MD, examining the unique breast cancer risk profile for Black women. Discover why they have the lowest 5-year survival rate among all races and ethnicities, understand the implications of dense breasts in diagnosis, and learn about the higher rates of hereditary and metastatic breast cancers in this population. Gain valuable insights on mammogram timing and types, dense breast screening options, breast anatomy, and self-examination techniques. Empower yourself with knowledge to effectively advocate for your health while navigating breast cancer screening and understanding personal risk factors.

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Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Black Women


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Stanford Health Care

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