Risk of TNBC Nearly 3x Higher for Black Women Than for White

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edited October 2021 in Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer

Risk of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Nearly Three Times Higher for Black Women Than for White Women
October 12, 2021
Black women are 2.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer than white women, according to a study of risk factors in more than 198,000 women. Read more...

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  • MountainMia
    MountainMia Member Posts: 1,307
    edited October 2021

    Since high BMI is a clear risk factor for all variations of breast cancer, I'm disappointed with how gingerly this article mentions it. We should "consider" maintaining a healthy weight? How about, "Talk to your doctor about achieving a healthy weight, including changes to diet and activity that can reduce your risk."

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