The Sister Study is conducted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
of the National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.
Additional funding is provided by:
“The
National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) is pleased
to support the Sister Study as a part of our promotion of minority health
and the health of other populations that experience health disparities.
This study is an important step in the NCMHD’s research effort
to understand the interplay of environment and genetics as contributing
factors to health disparities and more specifically to breast cancer among
women of diverse populations.”
Visit their web site: http://ncmhd.nih.gov
Statements From Our Partner Organizations
“The
American Cancer Society supports the exploration of genetic and environmental
links to breast cancer by spreading awareness of and encouraging participation
in the Sister Study.”
Visit their web site: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
"There
is much that is still unknown about how breast cancer develops and spreads.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure supports the Sister Study's long-term goal
of gathering data that might broaden our understanding of breast cancer
development. The Sister Study represents an innovative way for interested
women to get personally involved with important breast cancer research.
If you or someone you know is eligible to participate in this important
endeavor, we encourage you to make the commitment and call 1-877-4SISTER
(1-877-474-7837)."
Visit their web site: http://www.komen.org
“The
Intercultural Cancer Council is delighted to join with the Sister Study
in its’ unique program to understand better the connection of both
the environment and genetics as contributing factors to breast cancer, “said
Jay Silver, Executive Director of ICC. “In particular, the impact
on women of ethnic/racial heritage and/or a disadvantaged background is
important in addressing the prevention and treatment of this dreaded disease. We
applaud the study.” Based in Houston, Texas, the Intercultural
Cancer Council (ICC) promotes policies, programs, partnerships, and research
to eliminate the unequal burden of cancer among racial and ethnic minorities
and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated
territories.
Visit their web site: http://iccnetwork.org
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“Sisters Network, Inc., the only National African American Breast Cancer Survivorship Organization in the United States, will promote and actively recruit our Sisters to fully support the Sister Study research initiative.” |
Visit their web site: http://www.sistersnetworkinc.org
“Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization supports the Sister Study breast
cancer research initiative to help discover the causes of breast cancer.
Y-ME encourages all eligible women to participate, either by enrolling or
creating awareness about the study in your community.”
Visit their web site: http://www.y-me.org
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