Tanya Flanagan, Tya Mathis-Coleman, and Latoschka Nether Champion the 'Voices of Black Women' Study, Recruiting 100,000 African American Women to Advance Cancer Research
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Tanya Flanagan hosts a discussion on Women's History Month, featuring Tya Mathis-Coleman, a board member for the American Cancer Society, and Latoschka Nether, a grassroots advocacy manager. They discuss the "Voices of Black Women" study, which aims to recruit 100,000 African American women aged 25-55 who have never been diagnosed with cancer. The study, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, seeks to understand the unique health challenges faced by black women. Participants will undergo a one-hour initial survey and annual follow-ups. The study aims to improve cancer research and treatment, particularly for future generations.