GPT's Pink to Black Mammogram Screening Initiative

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Addressing Breast Cancer Disparities Among Black Women in South-Central Appalachia

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Pink to Black is a bi-annual mammogram screening event held across the Southeast Appalachian region, focused on addressing the significant breast cancer disparities affecting Black women.

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Our work has been recognized by the State of Tennessee for reducing healthcare inequities and improving breast cancer outcomes in Black communities. At the core of our mission is a commitment to dismantling social and healthcare access barriers throughout urban areas of South-Central Appalachia.

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Key Achievements and Awareness Efforts:

• Established the second week of September as African American Breast Cancer Awareness Week in Tennessee.

• Trademarked the Pink and Black Ribbon as a symbol of our commitment to addressing breast cancer disparities.

• Registered 198 women for screenings over the past three years.

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The Reality of Disparities Black Women Face:

• Mortality rates from breast cancer are twice as high for Black women compared to white women.

• Within 5 to 10 years of diagnosis, Black women face a 60% higher risk of death.

• Black women with triple-negative breast cancer are 28% more likely to die than white women with the same diagnosis.

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How GPT is Making an Impact through Pink to Black:

• Hosting workshops focused on breast cancer education tailored to Black women.

• Providing free breast exams and mammogram screenings for women aged 30 and older.

• Advocating for inclusive clinical trials to ensure better treatment options.

• Supporting breast cancer survivors with counseling, and practical services, including assistance with rent, utilities, hygiene products, and food.

 

Through this initiative, our goal is to screen 1,000 residents across South-Central Appalachia by October 2026.

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Get Involved: Join Us in Closing the Gap

Together, we can promote early detection, bridge healthcare gaps, and save lives.

EARLY DETECTION IS KEY