Anyone can get triple-negative breast cancer, however, African-American women are more likely to develop breast cancer at a younger age (under 50) and often have a more aggressive ... Read More
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
The “Triple” In Triple Negative Breast Cancer
The “Triple” in Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) refers to Estrogen and Progesterone (hormones) and Her2 (an epidermal growth factor). This means that they are NOT going to ... Read More
Your Risk For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Depends On Where You’re From
It's been said time and time again that triple-negative breast cancer is more common in Black American women when compared to other groups. Recently researchers have discovered ... Read More
The Hidden Costs Of Breast Cancer For Black Women
Breast cancer survivor and TGIN founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, shares some of the important costs of breast cancer that aren't just monetary. ... Read More
How To Detect Breast Cancer Early
Dr. Maggie A. Smith, an ambassador for the breast cancer organization Bright Pink, discusses how to detect breast cancer early and why it is especially important for Black women. ... Read More
Diagnosed Before 40: TGIN Founder & Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
When Chris-Tia Donaldson released her first book, Thank God I'm Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair, in the summer of 2009, it was quickly ... Read More
Breast Cancer Symptoms That Aren’t Lumps
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women, and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. In fact, research shows that the average risk of a ... Read More
Black Woman Developed Alternative To Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer is something far too many families have a personal connection with. Many women know either a mother, aunt, sister, cousin or friend who has suffered from this ... Read More
Young Doctor Leads Breakthrough In Triple Negative Breast Cancer
You may not read about her in history books yet, but she's making history every day. Dr. Joy McDaniel, a Birmingham native, was a student at the University of Alabama in ... Read More
Dr. Lisa Newman: Black Women & Triple Negative Breast Cancer
African American women have the highest risk of triple negative breast cancer. Dr. Lisa Newman, leading breast cancer expert and Director of the Breast Oncology Program at Henry ... Read More
How To Detox Your Armpit To Prevent Breast Cancer
Cosmetic products like toxic deodorants, body washes, soaps, and other ‘beauty’ treatments are causing greater numbers of breast cancer (though mainstream breast cancer ‘awareness’ ... Read More
My Story: “I Choose Life”
I am a breast cancer survivor...I choose life. During a typical, high-stress day in the life of a Type-A working mom and wife, I had my annual gynecologist checkup. When my ... Read More