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This Sullivan Award Winner Beat Breast Cancer and Helps Other Black Women Do the Same
“Ms. Fray has dedicated her life to public service and raising awareness about health disparities… She exudes positive energy and is the true embodiment of a service leader.”
Why Are Black Women Less Likely To Stick With A Breast Cancer Follow-Up Treatment?
“There was a lot of conversation about the stress of being a caregiver,” Fray says. She and her patients would often talk about “the stress of being a black person in America and having doctors not listen to you, having employers that don’t care about you.”
Motivational counseling, such as the work Fray did, may be part of the solution. Wheeler and colleagues are currently analyzing data about the counseling program Fray was part of, and she says she hopes that it will provide evidence that tailored therapy will help black women “articulate what their health goals are.”
Niasha Fray advocating for black women experiencing hair loss from chemotherapy
“Find someone that you know, you love, and will help and care for you and just hold your hand through the process,” she advised. Also, look to your healthcare provider to see what they have available, especially if they offer free wigs, in case you need to save some money. “This journey is expensive, and it’s ongoing,” Niasha said.
