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| African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. (AABCA) |
| The African American Breast Cancer Alliance, Inc. (AABCA) of Minnesota, was founded in October 1990 by Black women who had experienced breast cancer. The AABCA is dedicated to providing hope, awareness, education, emotional and social support to breast cancer survivors, their family members and the community. Information and action is particularly important because Black women tend to have more aggressive breast cancers at younger ages and benefit from earlier detection and agressive treatments. The AABCA has been recognized locally and nationally for its collaborative efforts and innovative educational materials. Being There!, our motto and title of our breast cancer information brochure for Black women, seeks to empower women and men to take charge of their health and take care of their lives by becoming knowledgeable about breast cancer. The AABCA wants to BE THERE to share this lifesaving information with you and continue to hope for a cure of this devastating disease. |
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| You are not alone! During the cancer journey, acceptance, faith, information, and sharing are crucial to the recovery process. AABCA sponsors a support group for breast cancer patients and survivors at different stages of their experiences. We help to address the specific needs of Black women and men diagnosed with this disease as they navigate the healthcare system. We encourage patients to come together in a safe place to share their concerns and fears, gain strength, grow and meet new friends as they heal. Family members and friends are welcomed to attend support group meetings to express their concerns and help their loved one. We also sponsor celebrations and health events for our survivors, families, friends, and community partners. Remember, you are beautiful, important, and strong, and we make our lives great in spite of cancer. So... Take Charge, Take Care and Enjoy Life! Please refer to and click on the list of Favorite Links to go to their websites for more information about breast cancer, Black/African American women and men, medical statistics, or community and national cancer and health resources. * Orders for brochures, merchandise, donations, information about AABCA and our support group or requests for event exhibitor or speakers can be sent to us at the address listed above. The AABCA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Minnesota. |
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| PO Box 8981, Minneapolis, MN 55408 Phone # (612) 825-3675 Fax # (612) 827-2977 Email: aabca@aabcainc.org Web: www.aabcainc.org |
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| Information and Support: |
| Educating and helping Black/African American women, men, people of color, families, and communities in the survivorship of breast cancer. |
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| "We are, each of us angels, with only one wing; and we can only fly by embracing one another". Luciano de Crescenzo |
| About the AABCA: |
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| Coffee Mug: $7.00 Color: Dark Plum, with AABCA logo |
| T-shirt: $14.00 Description: AABCA logo designs on front and back. Colors: Light Grey, or Pink Sizes: M, LG, XLG, XXL |
| Poster: "Take Care, Take Charge" An important message for women of color. Unsigned $13.00 Signed by the artist, Katannah Day $21.00 Size: 17"x22", Frameable. |
| Please mail order form and payment to: AABCA, Inc. PO Box 8981 Minneapolis, MN 55408 * Allow 7-10 days for USPS, C.O.D. delivery or, ** 2 - 3 Business days Express shipment available. |
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| In Loving Memory of Carol L. Fitzgerald - Our Angel January 1, 1954 - April 10, 2003 |
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| Copyrighted brochure and other materials available only from the AABCA, Inc. |
| Bookmarks: It's All About You! $1.50 Compliments the Take Care, Take Charge Poster with breast cancer awareness message. 25/pack |
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| Copyright (C) 1990-2009 AABCA, Inc. All rights reserved. |
| * Black/African American women under the age of 40 are more likely to develop breast cancer than white women in that age bracket; tumors are more agressive; and tend to be especially deadly. * Because of the biological and racial differences in breast cancer mortality, the conclusion of research studies is that early and more frequent screening of breast cancer is essential for black women in order to increase their survival advantages. * While the nationally recommended age for screening mammograms is age 40, the AABCA and other African American health officials recommends earlier breast cancer detection screenings and mammograms to help reduce the numbers of deaths in the black population. |
| A BIOPSY MUST BE DONE FOR ANY STRANGE BREAST CHANGE OR CONDITION! RULE IT OUT - EARLY DETECTION - LIFE SAVING TREATMENTS - FIND A CURE! |
| BIOPSY FIRST- RULE IT OUT! SAVE MORE LIVES! |
| RULE IT OUT - All breast problems must be checked! |
| Attention Brothers! Please know that MEN also can get breast cancer. The symptoms are the same as for women. If you find any signs as listed below, see your doctor to get checked immediately. Look at and feel your breasts or pectoral muscles for any changes such as: - A lump in the breasts or pecs, chest, collarbone, nipples, torso, or underarms. - Discharge or fluid from the nipples that is bloody, clear, pus like, or smells bad. - Skin changes that are bumpy, dark, different color, itchy, painful, rash-like, puckered, redness, sore/ulcer, shrunken, swollen, or tender. Take charge of your health with these tips: - Learn about your family's cancer history as cancer of the breast, colon, ovaries and prostate are related and either side can carry the gene. - Reduce your alchohol and fat intake, reduce your weight, and increase your exercise. |
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