The lawsuit calls for a freeze on the development of further petrochemical plants in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley,” which is one of many examples of enviromental racism in this country.
Black women face a 40% increased risk of mortality from breast cancer despite having a 4% lower incidence rate of breast cancer compared to white women. Some types of cancer, such as triple-negative breast cancer — an aggressive form of the disease — is more prevalent among Black women and tends to be harder to treat. This can contribute to poorer outcomes compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
The survival rate for childhood cancer has improved significantly for everybody but Black kids.
The FDA's plans cite cancer fears, particularly in Black women.
Johnson & Johnson is offering $8.9 billion to settle allegations that its talcum-based baby powder causes cancer years after a court blocked a $72 million judgment to a Black woman plaintiff.
The multiple suits claim products from major beauty product companies caused cancer or other health problems.
The data, which was collected over 11 years, showed that some participants developed cancer after prolonged use of hair-straightening products.
I’m facing two battles before me – my diagnosis and the fight for voting rights. I am convinced that they can both be fought with the same weapon: the power of community.
31st District Judge Alexis G. Krot of Michigan berated 72-year-old Burhan Chowdhury, who suffers from cancer, and said she wanted to jail him because he was too weak to take care of the lawn in front of his home.
Songstress Ciara surprised a 6-year-old cancer survivor with a trip to Disney World.
Grant Hill has joined a campaign to spread awareness about the racial health disparities surrounding prostate cancer.
