Black women in Georgia are being celebrated during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for their strength and resilience in the fight against breast cancer.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year advocacy is shining a spotlight on Black women who are disproportionally affected by more aggressive forms of breast cancer and more likely to die from it.

Tresia Bowles, an anchor at 11Alive, a broadcast news program in Atlanta, explains why this is such an important issue for Black women: "Sometimes we get so caught up as mothers and caregivers that we forget to take care of ourselves."

This sentiment is echoed by Calvina Bowles, Tresia's mother and a respiratory therapist: "When it's finally time for Black women to start putting themselves first and speaking up, it can fall on deaf ears."

Karita Robinson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, echoes this. She says that when she went to the doctor, her concerns were initially overlooked. This is an example of the healthcare discrimination that Black women face.

Maternal mortality is another concern, with the steady increase in this area being alarming. However, there is hope. Breast cancer survivors have been able to beat the illness partly due to self-advocacy and the support of their loved ones.

Calvina Bowles, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor, says: "Black women in particular need to take initiative to go out and find the resources to get a mammogram. Don't put that off ever."

For people in Georgia who want to do their part in helping women prioritize their health, the annual 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will be held from October 7-8. Onsite registration will be available.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let's come together to support Black women and ensure they have access to the resources they need to get the medical care they deserve.

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