Thread by @GigiJailed, My husband is battling stage 4 colon cancer. He is 39. This [...]

My husband is battling stage 4 colon cancer. He is 39. This news is hitting me like a ton of bricks. Young Black men are getting sick. Guys in good shape that you would never suspect to be vulnerable... even people with good diets. I'm

#ripchadwickboseman

Just another reason why reparations are essential. Cancer clusters, lack of access, and a racist Healthcare system...Payments, Protections, and Policies are crucial.

Y'all get regular screenings. My husband worked out 5 days a week, tried to stay away from swine, keep a great diet, didn't smoke tobacco, and was extremely active. It can happen to anyone. But its happening to Black men overwhelming. https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/health/colon-cancer-cases-growing-younger-people/index.html

Colon and rectal cancer cases are going up among people younger than age 50, researchers say

Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults -- with half of all new diagnoses in people age 66 and younger. And cases among those under 50 have been increasing since the 1990s.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/health/colon-cancer-cases-growing-younger-people/index.html

Like everything else... guess who is disproportionately affected? #ADOSLife #ReparationsNow #ripchadwickboseman https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/gap-in-cancer-death-rates-between-blacks-and-whites-narrows.html

Gap in Cancer Death Rates Between Blacks and Whites Narrows

https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/gap-in-cancer-death-rates-between-blacks-and-whites-narrows.html

The incidence and prognosis for CRC in African-Americans is much less favorable than other populations. Many factors contribute to these differences. The MAIN factor is racism #ReparationsNow #ripchadwickboseman https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2017-07-05/why-are-african-americans-at-greater-risk-for-colorectal-cancer

Why Are African-Americans at Greater Risk for Colorectal Cancer?

Many of the disparities could be addressed with screening.

https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/2017-07-05/why-are-african-americans-at-greater-risk-for-colorectal-cancer

The high incidence of cancers and chronic diseases among #ADOS can be linked to Environmental Racism. #Reparations #ripchadwickboseman https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/the-trump-administration-finds-that-environmental-racism-is-real/554315/

Environmental Racism is Real, According to Trump's EPA

A new report from an office within the Environmental Protection Agency finds that people of color are much more likely to live near polluters and breathe polluted air.

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/the-trump-administration-finds-that-environmental-racism-is-real/554315/

One last note... LEGALIZE IT! Give Black people preferred access to the industry, reparations. and free everyone in prison. #ReparationsNow #CutTheCheck #ripchadwickboseman https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/blog/medical-marijuana-cancer-side-effects-whats-hype/

Medical Marijuana and Cancer: What’s the hype? | Fight Colorectal Cancer

Although cannabis is illegal under federal law, you may be able to use medical marijuana in your state. Learn more about medical marijuana and cancer.

https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/blog/medical-marijuana-cancer-side-effects-whats-hype/

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