Beyond the Gates is raising awareness about breast cancer in its latest storyline.

CBS has announced that the groundbreaking Black soap opera is launching a PSA for the Know Your Lemons Foundation. The storyline, which began Dec. 15, features Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) learning she has breast cancer. Two PSAs starring series regulars Karla Mosley and Daphnee Duplaix are also part of the collaboration, one of which already aired on Jan. 1.

What to know about the storyline of Anita’s health on ‘Beyond the Gates’

Here’s more on the storyline, per the show :

In the storyline, Anita’s breast cancer diagnosis has been confirmed as triple-negative (TNBC), which is most commonly found in Black women. After revealing the news to her husband, Vernon (Clifton Davis), and daughters, Dani (Karla Mosley) and Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix), the storyline will continue to unfold in months to come as viewers follow Anita’s chemotherapy journey and witness the emotional impact on the family as they navigate genetic testing for both the women and men who must confront the realities of the disease. Viewers will see the physical and mental effects of chemotherapy on Anita, including hair loss and the impact of the results of the BRCA gene test on her daughters and grandchildren.

The collaboration will give viewers a look at the experience of diagnosing and treating breast cancer. Also, through Anita’s story, viewers can learn more about the BCRA gene and how it affects families.

“Anita’s journey offers a heartfelt, realistic look at a tragically common situation,” according to CBS. “Despite a 44 percent decline in breast cancer deaths since 1989, there is a mortality gap between Black and white women. Access and awareness are often barriers to Black women getting the care they need. In partnering with Know Your Lemons, Beyond the Gates takes a step to bridge this gap.”

Executive producers on the impact of the storyline

Series executive producers Michele Val Jean and Tracey Thomson said in a statement that they hope the storyline teaches viewers the importance of early detection.

“Our goal is to tell a story that raises awareness about the prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer and the importance of regular screenings to aid in early detection,” they said. “Beyond that, we want to encourage and empower women to take an active role in their own breast health. You are your own best advocate.”

Know Your Lemons Foundation CEO and Founde,r Dr. Corrine Ellsworth Beaumont, also said, “So often we don’t learn about breast health until we have a breast problem. In partnership with Beyond the Gates, we can educate about the 12 symptoms of breast cancer and share an app that has saved many lives through early detection of breast cancer. Including us in the promotion of Anita’s diagnosis is a meaningful way to not only raise awareness among viewers but also encourage them to get screened, report a change and feel more confident about their health. We’re thrilled to be working alongside the show team to bring this education to everyone.”

The Know Your Lemons app features information about Black breast health and breast cancer awareness, including ways to:

  • Customize options for Black breast health
  • Calculate a personalized risk score based on age and health history
  • Build a custom screening plan tailored to country guidelines and risk factors
  • Learn the 12 signs of breast cancer using easy, memorable visuals
  • Follow self-exam audio guides to understand what feels normal and how to report a change
  • Get reminders and earn badges to stay on top of screening and monthly self-exams

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays at 2 p.m. ET on CBS.