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There's a disparity in the 5-year survival rates of black and white women, but not because of genetics—and the reason goes back to their initial diagnosis, creating a marked difference between the two demographics. Black women have a 12.9% less chance of surviving 5 years after diagnosis, versus their white counterparts. According to the data, black women are diagnosed later, in worse health, meaning when the treatment is administered, it is less effective.

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July 25, 2013 1:38 PM