The Disparity Gap: Menopause, Breast Cancer, and the Urgent Need for Black Women’s Care
The story of breast cancer is one of progress — yet behind the statistics lies a devastating truth. Black women face higher mortality, younger diagnoses, and limited access to equitable menopause and cancer care. This article explores how systemic barriers, biological differences, and social inequities collide to create a disparity gap — and why closing it is not just a matter of public health, but a moral imperative.
🌸 When Two Awareness Months Collide: Menopause, Breast Cancer & The Need for Inclusive Care
October marks both Menopause Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month—two vital conversations that rarely intersect. Many breast cancer survivors face menopausal symptoms without safe access to hormone therapy, leaving them overlooked in traditional care. This article highlights the urgent need for inclusive, evidence-based, and compassionate menopause support—especially for women of color navigating both survivorship and midlife wellness.