Dr. Monique Gary stresses the crucial role of black women in advocating for their health by actively voicing their concerns, sharing family health history, and practicing self-care. She underlines the importance of taking responsibility for one’s well-being and seeking support from the community to prioritize health.
Sisterhood in Health: Promoting Self-Care and Advocacy among Black Women
by Jade Curtis
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How Black Clinical Trial Participation Can End Health Care Inequalities
New medical treatments often come with great promise, but sometimes that promise doesn’t fully extend to Black Americans. “Populations of humans sometimes respond differently to different drugs," said Dr. Pierre Theodore, Executive Director Health Equity at Genentech Roche, in a read more about How Black Clinical Trial Participation Can End Health Care Inequalities

Why Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients Need Clinical Trials
Triple-negative breast Cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that predominantly affects younger women and women of color. As awareness grows and research advances, clinical trials have become a crucial avenue for developing new treatments and improving outcomes read more about Why Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patients Need Clinical Trials

This Black Woman Went From Stage 3 Breast Cancer to Clinical Trials Advocate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cqVNI2G7-c Javonne Williams' life took an unexpected turn in 2022 when she received a devastating diagnosis: stage three breast cancer. The news was a shock, but Williams faced her diagnosis with determination. She underwent an aggressive treatment plan, including a read more about This Black Woman Went From Stage 3 Breast Cancer to Clinical Trials Advocate

When Chemo Isn’t Enough: Alternative & Complementary Treatments Black Women Are Trying
Although chemotherapy is an essential component of cancer treatment, many Black women are compelled to investigate alternative and complementary therapies due to the adverse effects and limits of chemotherapy. A holistic approach to cancer treatment can be offered by including read more about When Chemo Isn’t Enough: Alternative & Complementary Treatments Black Women Are Trying

This Organization Wants to Empower Black Cancer Patients
Ahead of World Cancer Day, a recent discussion hosted by BDO between Ricki Fairley, Dr. Monique Gary, and Daneen Sekoni sheds light on critical issues affecting Black people in cancer care. Their conversation offers valuable insights and resources that every read more about This Organization Wants to Empower Black Cancer Patients

Blacks Missing Out on Cancer Clinical Trials Has Real-World Consequences
Four out of five participants in cancer clinical trials are white, a discrepancy that calls into question whether other races and ethnicities are receiving good cancer treatment, researchers say. Women and the elderly also are underrepresented in clinical trials, according read more about Blacks Missing Out on Cancer Clinical Trials Has Real-World Consequences