Compared to people of other races and ethnicities, Black people are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from cancer. National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week is an initiative led by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncology Center of Excellence to increase cancer awareness and promote cancer clinical trial participation within the Black community. This year, the third annual National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week will take place from June 15 to June 21.
In this podcast, Luckson Mathieu, MD, and Rea Blakey of the FDA discuss what Black families should know about cancer disparities within their community, learning more about their cancer risk, the importance of cancer screening and prevention, and resources available to them for support.
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What are some of the cancer disparities that exist in the Black community? [2:04]
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What is National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, and what is its role in addressing cancer disparities and raising cancer awareness in the Black community? [3:31]
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What is most important for Black families to know about their cancer risk? [5:08]
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Why is cancer screening important, and what are some of the hurdles Black families may face in getting regular screening? [6:10]
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What resources are available to help Black people access cancer screening? [7:40]
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Why is cancer prevention important, and what measures can Black families take to prevent cancer? [8:26]
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What resources are available to help Black families as they navigate their cancer risk, screening, and prevention? [9:23]
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Where can people go online to learn more about National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week? [11:14]
Dr. Mathieu is a thoracic oncologist at the FDA in the Division of Oncology. Ms. Blakey is the Associate Director for External Outreach and Engagement at the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence and leads the National Black Family Cancer Awareness initiative for the Oncology Center of Excellence Project Community. Dr. Mathieu and Ms. Blakey have no relationships to disclose relevant to this podcast.
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