health data.”
Dr. James Lillard, an immune biologist, leading the Morehouse School of Medicine Total Cancer Care Program, has partnered with #BlackDataMatters to provide instant and easy access to research for patients. As a trusted voice in the Black community, he believes the partnership with Morehouse, TouchBBCA, 2for2Boobs and Ciitizen would be transformative for Black patients.
“As we engage these Black breast cancer patients, they’ll also have the opportunity to sign up for our Total Cancer Care study where we will provide patients with a clinical sequencing panel and genetic testing free of charge,” Dr. Lillard explains. “With that information, clinical treatment decisions can be made based on the mutations that are driving their cancer.”
Talullah Anderson, three time Breast Cancer Thriver and founder of 2for2 Boobs, a grassroots breast cancer foundation in metro DC that focuses on the importance of early detection, says “I am excited to be part of this national movement that provides an invaluable service to patients and gives them access to life-saving research.
It’s time to stand up, take control of our health, and let the medical industry know that #blackdatamatters!
Get more information and sign up at www.ourblackdatamatters.org.
About TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance
TOUCHBBCA was founded by survivors/thrivers Ricki Fairley and Valarie Clark Worthy who are passionate about doing the work to thoroughly understand Black Breast Cancer and lead the ecosystem toward eradicating it. As a Stage 3A Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor/Thriver, Ricki’s personal purpose, passion, mission, ministry and blessing is to raise awareness, fundraise for a cure for breast cancer and support and coach what she calls her “Breasties” through their breast cancer experience. She is a seasoned marketer who has focused her vast branding experience and strategic acumen to the breast cancer fight. Valarie Clark Worthy, a registered nurse with a master’s degree in Leadership: Community Health Systems, has been a nurse for over 38 years. Patient Navigation, public, community and home infusion nursing summarizes her nursing career. Valarie, a 21-year breast cancer survivor understands the unique needs of cancer patients and their families. She works collaboratively with cancer centers around the nation to address the needs of African American women with breast cancer. TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance is a 501c3 organization. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @TOUCHbbca and online at www.touchbbca.org.
About Ciitizen
Our mission is to empower seven billion citizens across the planet with all of their health data. When you control your data, you have more options. For your own care, and to advance research for others.