Schedule your mammogram today—
because you matter too much not to.
Dr. Lashonda Soma discusses breast health, what to worry about and what not to worry about.
Breast Health
As Black women, we’ve got a lot on our plate. It’s hard to put ourselves first. But given that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, breast health should be at the top of the list.
The earlier breast cancer is found, the easier it is to treat — and the chances of surviving are much higher. That’s why it’s so important to get regular mammograms.
There are a lot of reasons we avoid getting mammograms, but the fact is, a mammogram can save your life.
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Adrienne Jordan, Breast Cancer Gaps Project member talks about the work of the organization.
Patricia Leonard
A Mammogram Changed my Life
Patricia Leonard talks about her second chance at life.
Dr. Lashonda Soma
Facing Fear
Dr. Lashonda Soma talks about the fact that not all positive mammograms result in a breast cancer diagnosis. Fear of breast cancer should not keep you from getting a mammogram starting at age 40.
Adrienne Johnson
Get Screened
Adrienne Jordan talks about her experience with breast cancer and the importance of getting screened starting at 40.
Whitney Terrill
Family and Friends
Whitney Terrill's grandmother is an important part of her life, she is still part of her life because of getting screened at 40.
Dr. Lashonda Soma reminds women about the importance of early detection through screening to reduce the mortality rate in Black women from breast cancer.
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