McEachin engaged Juandolyn in some Sister Talk about Breast Cancer Awareness. She shares that the Susan G. Komen Foundation works with local hospitals throughout the year to offer screenings, and early detection for breast cancer for uninsured and underinsured women.
McEachin shares that Komen also provides resources to help women with treatments and funds to help pay their bills so they can stay in the continuum of care. She shares that 1 in 8 women are impacted breast cancer. McEachin goes on to say Black women are 45% more likely to develop breast cancer than White women.
McEachin says Komen participates in advocacy work on behalf of women in the political arena with bills and policies. She also believes in the importance to have genetic counseling to know your risk. McEachin says it is important to be a self-advocate.
McEachin shares that men can develop breast cancer. She shares that the mortality rate of Breast Cancer has decreased by 49% since 1989. For more information call: 877-Go-Komen for more information
Listen to the full interview below.
On Point with Juandolyn Stokes can be heard Mon - Fri from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Listen through News & Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3) www.WAOK.com or download the Audacy App from www.Audacy.com.
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