New study is the largest ever on cancer in Black women [Video]

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The American Cancer Society wants to get a better understanding of cancer disparities, and is launching its biggest study of risks and outcomes for Black women to do so.

“Voices of Black Women” will see the ACS partner with 100,000 women over the next 30 years. It is targeting women between the ages of 25 and 55 who have only been diagnosed with basal or squamous skin cancer.

They must also be from the 20 states eligible for the study, which includes Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Those 20 also represent 90% of the U.S. Black population.

ACS Senior Vice President for Population Science Dr. Alpa Patel said the study is to help ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect and survive their cancer.

“To underscore not only our commitment to health equity, but to really understand what is driving cancer at multiple levels for a population that …