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In My Own Voice
In My Own Voice Interest Form
African-American women are often diagnosed younger, at later stages and with more aggressive breast cancers when the prognosis is poor, which contributes to nearly 40% higher death rates than white women. These disparities are especially salient as it relates to metastatic breast cancer (MBC); African-American women living with MBC face unique challenges associated with this disease. Despite these facts, African-American women are often underrepresented in the conversation on the unique needs, priorities and barriers to equitable treatment of women living with MBC.
To address this gap, we are hosting an event called In My Own Voice (IMOV), for African-American women living with MBC in Los Angeles, California on August 7-8, 2019. This intimate gathering will share information about the latest advances in scientific research and clinical treatment specific to MBC with participants and engage participants in conversations to gain insight into their unique needs, barriers they face, and possible solutions to inform Komen’s efforts to address disparities in racial and ethnic breast cancer outcomes.
Tentative Schedule: Wednesday, August 7, 2019
1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Breakfast (optional): 7:30-8:45 a.m.
Meeting/focus groups: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Participation:
Priority given to those living in the Western US
Must be an African-American woman living with MBC
Must be willing to share your contact information and a brief bio with Komen staff and other women attending the event
We have a limited number of spots for African-American women living with metastatic breast cancer to attend the event. If you are interested in participating please complete the following questions.
Participants will incur little to no costs for attending this event, and individuals selected will receive detailed information about travel and meeting logistics. Since we have a limited number of spaces for participants attending this event, we ask that you complete the following interest form. We will notify you mid-July if you have been selected to participate. Thank you in advance for your time.