Description: Black women with breast cancer are approximately 40% more likely to die compared to white women with breast cancer in the U.S. likely to be diagnosed later
East Hanover, May 26, 2021 - Novartis today announced the launch of More Than Just Words , a multiyear commitment to promote health equity in breast cancer care, where there is significant unmet need. Black women under the age of 35 are diagnosed with breast cancer at twice the rate of white women the same age 6 . During 2020, breast cancer became the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, while at the same time, breast cancer screenings overall have decreased drastically 3,4 . With COVID-19 and breast c
“Our commitment to reimagining medicine at Novartis goes beyond developing therapeutics to helping close historical gaps in treatment and care of underserved communities,” said Marion Brooks, Vice President and US Country Head, Diversity and Inclusion, Novartis. “Knowing that Black women have a higher incidence of or are at a greater risk for certain diseases, like breast cancer, we must work with other organizations to move forward together to successfully address health equity and access issues. We are at
Novartis is committed to creating solutions and funding programs to improve breast cancer care for Black women. Learn how you can help close this serious gap and connect to resources by visiting www.MoreThanJustWords.US.