Researchers found women living with certain stressors also have lower levels of tumor suppressor genes.
NEW YORK -- A new study is shedding light on why women of color die more often from breast cancer.The reason might surprise you.In October, breast cancer survivor Atia Allen shared her story with CBS New York.'I did eight rounds of chemotherapy. I did 25 rounds of radiation. But here I am, two years later,' Allen said. 'This is life after cancer. I'm doing wonderfully.
READ MORE: Glen Cove Hospital's 'Blue Angels' program going all out to help breast cancer patientsWhile breast cancer deaths are down overall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the study shows women who live in certain conditions are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of the disease, and more likely to die from it.
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