Trusted breast-health information should meet people where they are: in language, culture, family, and lived experience.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, I Will Survive, Inc., a veteran-led nonprofit, is sharing a new blog: “Guerreras Latinas: Celebrando la Fuerza y la Supervivencia.” The story honors the strength and varied experiences of Hispanic/Latino communities while highlighting the value of trusted cancer information and culturally responsive breast-health support. Stats + counsel In 2023, 78.0% of Hispanic women ages 50–74 reported having a mammogram within the past 2 years (95% CI: 74.2–81.4), according to the NCI Cancer Trends Progress Report, using CDC/NCHS NHIS data: https://progressreport.cancer.gov/detection/breast_cancer Screening recommendations are individualized. The USPSTF’s 2024 recommendation is biennial screening mammography for women ages 40–74: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening One statistic does not describe every Hispanic/Latino community or explain outcomes. Screening and navigation should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional, including language-accessible support when needed. Read the blog, review trusted information, and share it with family or community: https://www.iwillsurviveinc.org/guerreras-latinas-celebrando-la-fuerza-y-la-supervivencia/ #HispanicHeritageMonth #BreastHealth #CancerInformation #GuerrerasLatinas