Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans
In addition to hosting a weekly virtual gathering on Zoom for Black women who’ve been diagnosed with endometrial cancer, the Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans (ECANA) features survivors’ stories and research updates on the website.
There’s also educational information, including a glossary of key terms, an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancer, a list of the types of healthcare providers you can expect to have on your treatment team, and a list of questions to ask your doctor, available as printable worksheets, which you can bring to medical appointments. Follow the group on Facebook and Instagram.
For the Breast of Us
For the Breast of Us (FTBOU) offers many ways for women of color to connect with other breast cancer survivors through its vibrant, supportive community. The Breast Cancer Baddie Directory provides an opportunity to connect with other individuals, as does the private Facebook group for women of color. Women can also follow the organization on Instagram, attend virtual or in-person events, and listen to the podcast Baddie 2 Baddie, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.
SHARE Cancer Support
While SHARE Cancer Support is dedicated to all women affected by breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers, the organization offers a wide range of cancer programming specifically tailored to Black women. These programs address critical areas where there aren’t a lot of available resources nationwide, such as a monthly virtual support group for Black women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and a support group for women of African descent with ovarian or breast cancer, as well as a group for those with uterine cancer. Stay in touch with SHARE Cancer Support on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Tigerlily Foundation
Though the Tigerlily Foundation serves women of all backgrounds, the organization deliberately seeks to include those who face health disparities and have less access to care, like women of color. Its free ANGEL program teaches people how to manage a cancer experience and advocate for yourself (and others), and its clinical trials initiative works to increase the participation of women of color in breast cancer clinical trials.
Additionally, they provide a robust selection of helpful resources on the website, such as downloadable “Barrier Toolkits” on topics like self-advocacy in medical settings, health literacy for patients, getting culturally competent care, and more. Stay in touch with Tigerlily Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance unites survivors, advocates, health care providers, among others, with the goal of eradicating breast cancer among the Black community. The organization hosts a number of round table talks on Facebook, including The Pink Table Talk, which focuses on breast health in Black women, and the Doctor Is In, where an expert answers questions about Black female health. For more updates, follow the group on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
