A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women In 2022, more than 13,000 people died from ovarian cancer, according to the CDC.

A common test for ovarian cancer may be less effective on Black and Native American patients, new research has found.

Black women who believed breast cancer could be treated if caught early were more likely to attend screening. Some of the key barriers, though, seem applicable to women from all ethnic groups.

Cancer remains the second leading cause of death for Black Americans, with significant racial disparities in mortality rates.

The American Cancer Society's 2025 African American & Black Cancer Statistics Report was released this month. ACS' report found Black patients have a lower five-year survival rate than white patients.

Relative decline seen in cancer mortality among Black patients, but they still have higher mortality rates than White patients stemming from inequities in social determinants of health relating to ...

Black women have a greater risk of dying of breast cancer despite receiving mammograms at slightly higher rates than white women.

A recent ACS study highlights a decline in cancer mortality rates among Black people, but a continued higher cancer burden.

Key Takeaways Black individuals face higher cancer mortality rates despite overall declines, with significant disparities in incidence and outcomes compared to other racial groups.

Prostate cancer kills twice as many Black men as white men in the U.S. Beyoncé's father has signed onto a new $20 million campaign to change that.

Mathew Knowles is continuing his advocacy and fight against cancer, teaming up with national nonprofit ZERO Prostate Cancer for a new initiative to save lives, specifically in underserved communities.

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