text:  So it is a long period of time, but it's also a very small investment for potentially really robust gains in our knowledge around Black women's health. Muscleman's been involved with the American Cancer Society for years by organizing fundraising and charity events. So her participation was a no-brainer. And while not everyone has that deep of a connection to cancer, Muscleman says that sadly, there's good odds that it will affect you or a loved one at some point in life.