Cancer Prevention: "Live Well. Be Well."

Cancer and African-Americans

"Live Well. Be Well." is a community outreach and education program for African-Americans that is aimed at increasing awareness about cancer and living a healthier lifestyle.

According to the American Cancer Society, African-Americans are more likely to develop and die from cancer than any other racial or ethnic group. The death rate for cancer among African-American men is about 37 percent higher than among white men; for African-American women it's about 17 percent higher.

Since 2007, the "Live Well. Be Well." program has reached more than 150,000 African-Americans in Northeast Florida through community presentations, events and symposiums. The program focuses on preventing, detecting and treating cancer, particularly breast, prostate and colorectal cancer and disseminates information about related research at Mayo Clinic.

To learn more about upcoming presentations or to schedule a speaker for your event, call (904) 953-0974.