 ancer consists of more than 100 diseases, each characterized by
uncontrolled growth and spread of
abnormal cells. It may strike any age, gender, race, or ethnic group
(10). Cancer is the second leading cause
of death in the United States. African Americans, unfortunately, suffer
disproportionately from cancer
incidence and mortality. In 1991, more than 32,000 African-American males
and more than 25,800
African-American females died from cancer. Only 38% of African Americans
survive after diagnosis,
compared to 50% of Whites. In addition, African-American males have the
highest cancer mortality
rates and the lowest cancer survival rates (11). Between 1973 and 1991, the rate of all
cancer incidence
increased 23% in Whites and 23.6% in African Americans (31.5% in men and
13.6% in women) (12).
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Get a New Attitude About Cancer |
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This pamphlet is a guide for African Americans, about all cancers in
general. It briefly explains each cancer type. Then it gives you some
information on: how to eat right, some techniques on early cancer
detection, and how to get involved. |
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