Page 87 2024 PAINT THE PAPER PINK Lincoln Daily News Oct/Nov 2024 survival when the cancer is diagnosed at a localized stage. For diagnoses at a regional- or distant-stage, and for every subtype of breast cancer, Black women have worse survival than White women. These findings are published in "Breast Cancer Statistics 2024" in CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians, led by ACS cancer surveillance researcher Angela Giaquinto, MSPH, Hyuna Sung, PhD, Robert Smith, PhD, Jessica Star, MA, MPH, and Rebecca Siegel, MPH, as well as their department lead Ahmedin Jemal, DVM, PhD. The same team produced the consumer-friendly companion, Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2024-2025. These biennial reports provide detailed analyses of breast cancer occurrence and current information on known risk factors, early detection, and treatment. We invest more money in breast cancer research than any other type of cancer. ACS-funded researchers have contributed to the development of potentially lifesaving breast cancer drugs, such as tamoxifen and Herceptin. As of July 15, 2024, we were funding more than more than $121 million in breast cancer research, with projects ranging from developing new treatments to understanding how the immune system plays a role to better understanding about how diet contributes to the risk of cancer recurring. Here are a few ways we’re working on one of our top missions—improving disparities in breast cancer. The ACS VOICES of Black Women study launched in May 2024. The study aims to enroll over 100,000 Black women in the US between the ages of 25 and 55 from diverse backgrounds and income levels who have not been diagnosed with cancer to better understand the risk of developing cancer and outcomes after treatment. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for increased funding for The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). This program provides screening to underserved, underinsured, and uninsured communities. ACS CAN also opposes efforts to eliminate or reduce eligibility for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Act (BCCPT). The BCCPT provides a pathway for breast and cervical cancer treatment through state Medicaid programs.
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