CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and while anyone can get the disease, the American Cancer Society said black women are known to have a higher mortality rate. per cancer higher and are more likely to be diagnosed. suffering from aggressive cancers than other races.

To delve deeper into cancer risks and health consequences, Black women across the United States and ACS are coming together to change the future of cancer through the health study titled “VOICES of Black Women.”

Crystal Senter-Brown worked for ACS for approximately 15 years and did community outreach on cancer prevention. She said health studies like this are essential.

“The goal of this study is to understand the multilevel drivers of incident, mortality, and resilience to cancer, among other health conditions, among Black women and is the first time this has been accomplished.” , Senter-Brown said.

More than 2,500 Black women have enrolled in this study aimed at helping to improve the health of Black women for generations to come.

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