October 28, 2020
Black women are three times more likely to develop triple-negative breast cancer than their White counterparts. All women can help reduce their risk of breast cancer by avoiding weight gain and obesity (for postmenopausal breast cancer), engaging in regular physical activity, and minimizing alcohol intake.
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What Black Women Need To Know
Anyone can get triple-negative breast cancer, however, African-American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a younger age (under 50) and often have a more aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative breast cancer