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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
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
Beyond Fear: How I Became a Detective for My Own Breast Cancer Treatment
My journey with cancer has been a long and difficult one, but it ultimately led me to my calling as an advocate for Black people in clinical ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
4 Non-Surgical Treatments for HER2+, ER+ Breast Cancer
Receiving a diagnosis of HER2+ and ER+ breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed can feel overwhelming, but ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Extended the Life of Women With Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
(HealthDay News) — An experimental hormone therapy pill has shown promise in extending the lives of women with tough-to-treat advanced ... Read More
A Clinical Trial Found an Effective Vaccine for Aggressive Breast Cancer
(HealthDay News) — An experimental vaccine could offer fresh hope to women diagnosed with an aggressive and hard-to-treat form of breast ... Read More
This Breast Cancer Study Wants to Help Black Women As Young As 30
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pink Table Talk hosted by TOUCH: the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, experts discussed the importance ... Read More
This Early-Stage Breast Cancer Drug Will Be Widely Available, Thanks to a Clinical Trial
(HealthDay News) — Women with early-stage breast cancer may now take Kisqali, a medication already approved for advanced disease, following ... Read More
This Clinical Trial is Testing a Pill for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A groundbreaking clinical trial is set to launch that could potentially change the landscape of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) ... Read More