October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.
Breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Only lung cancer kills more women each year. There remains a large racial gap in mortality, with African-American women having 42 percent higher death rates compared to whites.
When breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is more than 99%.
Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, get a checkup! It might save your life!
If you or someone you know is a Breast Cancer survivor,
call the Jammin’ 98.3 Survivor Hotline 414.978.9411 OR send us a message on Open Mic on the new Jammin’59 98.3 App.
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will shine a light on these courageous people!
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A National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization
Sisters Network® Inc. is committed to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.
ABCD offers free emotional support services to empower anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis(“previvors”), as well as family and friends.
Local Resources & Support Groups
In-Person Support Groups
- Ascension Wisconsin- Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee Cancer Center: Offers a general cancer support group for patients and caregivers, meeting monthly.
- Froedtert & MCW: Provides a spirituality and cancer patient support group.
Online & Community Resources
- American Cancer Society: Provides online communities and programs, including the Cancer Survivors Network, where you can find others with similar experiences.
- Susan G. Komen: Offers resources and information to help you find local support.
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Milwaukee: A volunteer-led Facebook group focused on fundraising and awareness.
- Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition: An alliance dedicated to halting the incidence of breast cancer in Wisconsin through legislation, education, and collaboration.
Other Organizations to Contact
- The National Breast Cancer Foundation: Provides a directory of support groups across the country.
- Cancer Support Community: Offers online support groups for patients, caregivers, and those who have completed treatment.
- African American Breast Cancer Alliance (AABCA): Builds awareness, shares resources, and offers support for African American women, men, and families affected by breast cancer.
- For the Breast of Us (FTBOU): A community dedicated to empowering women of color affected by breast cancer.
- Tigerlily Foundation: Supports young women (ages 15–45) of color facing breast cancer, especially those dealing with health disparities.
- TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance: Aims to eradicate Black breast cancer by improving clinical trial access and research.