New App Dedicated to Saving the Lives of Black Women with Breast Cancer
of Black women die more often than white women, she sought to
understand the reasons why.
to spread, her oncologist told her that she may not live to see the
coveted 5-year anniversary.
when her oncologist shared she was unaware of how Black women were responding to the trial. It was at that moment that Rev. Tammie was determined to live not only for herself and her children but also to help other Black women live.
Survive and Thrive app. It is the first-of-its-kind app made by BIPOC women for BIPOC women in the fight for their LIFE after a breast cancer diagnosis. The Survive and Thrive app aims to close the breast cancer mortality disparity for Black women. They are steadfast in their commitment to reverse the staggering statistic that remains today.
focusing on the faith-based community was organic for us,” she
continues. “We needed to get the word out to Black women in the
community and educate them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.”
oftentimes radically different from a white woman.
adequate support, lack of doctor-patient trust, lack of financial and material resources, lack of awareness and data and lack of education about breast cancer and its many treatments and side effects.
Indigenous, Women of Color and creating a clearer pathway of
communication and understanding between patient and doctor
through a more comprehensive picture of the whole woman, not
just her diagnosis,” she adds.
“I WAS JUST DIAGNOSED” Page that offers an easy “Start Here”
option for new survivors.
Breast Cancer Survivors.
free/low-cost therapy, and other resources.
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