My cancer journey began in 2015 during a routine mammogram that revealed a mass in my breast, which turned out to be Triple-Negative Breast ... Read More
Breast Cancer
Have Dense Breasts? Here’s Why a Standard Mammogram Might Not Be Enough
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. In the United States, about one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast ... Read More
Understanding Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts with the growth of cells within the breast tissue. Several types of breast cancer exist, ... Read More
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Symptoms: What Every Woman Should Know
Inflammatory breast cancer is rare, but it’s aggressive and fast-growing. It can show up suddenly, progress quickly, and may ... Read More
Fewer Black Women Are Dying from Breast Cancer—Here’s Why
The numbers are stark: Black women are about 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer compared to white women, even though they are ... Read More
This Black Woman Went From Stage 3 Breast Cancer to Clinical Trials Advocate
Javonne Williams' life took an unexpected turn in 2022 when she received a devastating diagnosis: stage three breast cancer. The news was a ... Read More
2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events To Mark Your Calendar For!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mark your calendar, grab your sneakers -- and your pink ribbons -- for these events that are ... Read More
Breast Cancer: A Year-Round Survival Guide
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, as well as among Black women. Although breast cancer is the most common ... Read More
The Naturopathic Path to Bone Health for Black Blessties
When you're navigating breast cancer survivorship, the last thing on your mind is probably your bones. While Black women generally have ... Read More
Closing the Gap: How Black Women Are Leading the Fight Against Breast Cancer
BlackDoctor.org gathered a powerful panel of survivors, advocates, clinicians, and pharma leaders in Washington, D.C. for a candid ... Read More
Touch Talks Wellness & BlackDoctor.org Bring Cancer Conversations to Martha’s Vineyard
https://youtu.be/CW5dJXhPUqE At Martha’s Vineyard, Touch Talks Wellness and BlackDoctor.org joined forces to host an urgent and deeply ... Read More
These New Medical Codes Are a Big Step for Black Women Facing Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare, aggressive, and often misdiagnosed — but a big change is coming that could help patients get the ... Read More