{"id":2192,"date":"2022-09-30T12:47:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T16:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2022-10-20T20:32:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T00:32:27","slug":"how-to-help-african-american-women-with-breast-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/how-to-help-african-american-women-with-breast-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Help African American Women with Breast Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Inspirational Books Author Denise Turney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-photo-3746316.jpeg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-photo-3746316.jpeg?resize=584%2C876&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"photo of smiling african american woman with natural hair holding white flower\" class=\"wp-image-2193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-photo-3746316.jpeg?w=867&amp;ssl=1 867w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-photo-3746316.jpeg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-photo-3746316.jpeg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-photo-3746316.jpeg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Photo by Anna Shvets on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/portrait-photo-of-smiling-woman-in-black-spaghetti-strap-top-holding-white-flower-3746316\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Pexels.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is something about sickness and death that can make you want to hide, keep what\u2019s happening to you secret. Yet, hiding and living with anxiety and fear doesn\u2019t stop the progression of a disease. Facing a disease like breast cancer doesn\u2019t make the process easier either, but it can lead to healing. If you reach out and do research, you\u2019ll find that there is help for African American women with breast cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Actions to Help African American Women with Breast Cancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other diseases, education is a good start. Organizations like Sisters Network, Inc., Black Women\u2019s Health Imperative, African American Breast Cancer Alliance and Susan G. Komen for the Cure offer educational materials you can read and learn more about what might be happening to your body. The American Cancer Society shares research work on prevention, treatments, childhood cancer and how the disease responds to other issues like COVID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding the power of knowledge, among the actions to help African American women with breast cancer, there is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Virtual and in-person training to help reduce fear, as you become aware of what to expect during testing, treatment and recovery<\/li><li>Sharing the importance of performing monthly self-breast exams (a lot of women discover breast irregularities during self-exams)<\/li><li>Knowledge about what happens during mammograms, including questions to ask screeners and your physician<\/li><li>Information on where to get free mammogram screenings and other breast cancer support free of charge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Training and Prevention, Healing<\/strong> for African American Women with Breast Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to knowledge, training is important. You may need training to perform monthly self-exams effectively. Regular monthly self-breast exams can be performed in the shower or in another private area. After performing several exams, it will be easier to notice changes in the shape or feel of your breasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This leads to more ways to help African American women with breast cancer. Some of the ways had been previously mentioned. They are other support actions include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Training from a healthcare practitioner (Your OBGYN is a great start. It\u2019s important to partner with an OBGYN who you feel comfortable talking to about your body.)<\/li><li>Monthly self-breast exams (Getting to know your body is important.)<\/li><li>Mammograms (The American Cancer Society and The National Cancer Institute can help you find resources to get free or low-cost mammograms. Additionally, your OBGYN might know where you can get free or low-cost mammograms. Some employers also provide free exams.)<\/li><li>Treatment options (Discuss treatment options, including financial support that may be available for treatment options.)<\/li><li>Diet (A lot can change when you discover you have a disease like breast cancer. Path to healing might come, in part, through diet. Consider working with a dietician to learn how what you feed your body affects your overall health, including your emotional health.)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Caring Means a Lot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a relative or friend of someone who\u2019s dealing with breast cancer, your care means a lot. Just knowing that you care and are willing to invest the time and support to help a friend with breast cancer means a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the ways to help African American women with breast cancer simply being there, over the long run, might be an immeasurable gift. More ways that you could help are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Offer rides to doctor visits<\/li><li>Drive your relative or friend to and from treatments<\/li><li>Help care for or babysit young children<\/li><li>Attend support group meetings with your relative or friend<\/li><li>Pray with and for your friend<\/li><li>Cook meals for your friend. You could even prepare meals that are stored in the freezer, so all your friend has to do is put enough food in the oven to dine on for a day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Permission and Keep Reaching Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because each person is different, get your family member\u2019s or friend\u2019s permission to help. However, if you see your friend or family member is struggling and trying to go it alone, continue to offer support. Calling and stopping by your relative\u2019s or friend\u2019s home just to say \u201cHello\u201d is a way to show that you\u2019re there and willing to be a support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just being there and listening is<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chistell.com\/africanamericanfiction\/classic-fictional-breast-cancer-memoir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> such a gift<\/a>. Organizations that help African American women with breast cancer are in the resources section below. There are many other organizations that you can turn to, including local organizations, that help African American women with breast cancer. Some of these organizations might be affiliated with a local hospital or treatment center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-amazon wp-block-embed-amazon\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Portia\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"584\" height=\"550\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"max-width:100%\" src=\"https:\/\/read.amazon.com\/kp\/card?preview=inline&#038;linkCode=kpd&#038;ref_=k4w_oembed_pym8aI5UixjHYZ&#038;asin=B09Z1WVS75&#038;tag=kpembed-20\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Sisters Network Inc. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sistersnetworkinc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.sistersnetworkinc.org<\/a><\/li><li>Black Women\u2019s Health Imperative \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/bwhi.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bwhi.org<\/a><\/li><li>African American Breast Cancer Alliance &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/aabcainc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/aabcainc.org<\/a><\/li><li>American Cancer Society &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.cancer.org<\/a><\/li><li>Susan G. Komen for the Cure &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.komen.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.komen.org<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Inspirational Books Author Denise Turney There is something about sickness and death that can make you want to hide, keep what\u2019s happening to you secret. 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