Our mission is to provide high quality, reliable information,
and support to Black cancer patients.

VISIT THE COALITION FOR
BREAST CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS

 

VISIT THE COALITION FOR
PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS & SURVIVORS

Our vision is that every person of African descent who is a cancer survivor in the Phoenix Metropolitan area will have access to high-quality information, support, and resources to assist them in their cancer journey. Furthermore, through the efforts of these survivors, the Black population within the Phoenix metropolitan area will become more aware of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment.

Our mission

The Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer (CBAC) is an Arizona 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide high quality, reliable information and support to Black cancer patients, and to educate the Black community about cancer prevention, diagnosis, and screening. CBAC also provides resources and support through the Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) and the Coalition of Blacks Against Prostate Cancer (CBPC).

CBAC founders (L-R): Michele Halyard MD, Co-Founder/President and Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncologist; Marion Kelly, Co-Founder/Administrative Director and Director of Community and Business Relations for Mayo Clinic Arizona.

Our commitment

The survival rate for Black Americans has historically lagged behind other ethnic groups. The CBBC and CBPC are groups specifically for Black women and men with breast cancer and prostate cancer, respectively. The goal of the CBAC is to provide accurate and current information related to cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment through our website, social media channels, monthly meetings, outreach, and educational programming.

  • November CBPC Meeting

    Make plans to join us on Sunday, November 17, 2024, for our Coalition of Blacks Against Prostate Cancer Support Group monthly meeting.

    Topic: A Prostate Cancer Community Education Event and Film Viewing (brought to us by ASU, Arizona Complete Health, and Cancer Matters)

     Prostate cancer affects men of color more often and at a later stage of disease. Join us to hear stories of community members affected by prostate cancer and learn about the importance of screening. Male attendees can choose to complete surveys before and after the videos for a gift card ($10). Attendees will receive a FREE ($90 value) at-home Prostate Cancer Screening Kit.

    Virtual Sign Up:

    https://bit.ly/VIRTUAL_CBPC_November2024

    In-Person Sign Up:

    https://bit.ly/IN-PERSON_CBPCNovember2024

  • November CBBC Meeting

    Make plans to join us on Sunday, November 17, 2024, for our Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer Support Group monthly meeting.

    Topic: A Discussion on Survivorship Care Planning

    Dr. Sarah E. James, Radiation Oncologist at Mayo Clinic, will lead a discussion focused on the role and significance of Survivorship Care Planning and provide guidance on how to create your own. A survivorship care plan is designed for individuals in both active treatment and in post-treatment phases. Its primary goal is to empower survivors with the tools, information, and resources to lead a healthy and fulfilling life after treatment.

     Virtual Sign Up:

    https://bit.ly/VIRTUAL_CBBC_November2024

     In-Person Sign Up:

    https://bit.ly/IN-PERSON_CBBCNovember2024

Nationally, 1 in 8 women, as well as a minority of men, will be affected by breast cancer. Those fighting, surviving, and supporting those through their journey deal with the reality of cancer daily. To join the campaign, visit www.thelarryfitzgeraldfoundation.org.

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Meetings

CBBC and CBPC host meetings on the third Sunday of each month, from 3:00-5:00, pm, at the Cancer Support Community, 360 E. Palm Lane, Phoenix. Survivors share successes and challenges and trained health educators facilitate an education component. The meetings may also be accessed virtually via Zoom. Please email your attendance to info@blacksagainstcancer.org.

Support

Membership is free and open to anyone and everyone interested and passionate about defeating cancer. You can help by identifying resources and serving as an outreach ambassador to health care providers, community-based organizations, churches and other resources.

Get Involved

We invite men and women, families, caregivers, providers, corporate and foundation supporters to join in the fight. Attend a monthly meeting, volunteer as an ambassador, connect with us and share your story.