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5 Things Black Men Need to Know About Breast Cancer

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Cynthia B. Smalls

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  1. Yes, you can get breast cancer so be aware of your body. Black men are diagnosed at a later stage in the disease so be vigilant.
  • Know the risk factors such as family history, age, obesity, high levels of estrogen, and prior exposure to radiation.
  • Pay attention to symptoms like lumps in the breast, chest, nipple discharge, pain, or changes in the breast area.
  • Advocate for your health by having regular checkups and discussing family history with your medical team. Communication is key.
  • Break the stigma by openly talking about it. It spreads awareness and besides saving lives it eradicates the negativity that surrounds the disease.

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I’m Cynthia

Welcome to Melanin & Pink Ribbons: A Blog for Black Women Fighting and Surviving Breast Cancer. It was born out of my personal journey as a patient not seeing very many images of women who looked like me fighting this disease. So, when I became a survivor, I did something about it. This is a space to learn and become empowered with information so we as a community can thrive into survivorship.

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