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 Ford Cancer Institute, discusses what all Black women must know and her groundbreaking research in Ghana.
Dr. Lisa Newman: Black Women & Triple Negative Breast Cancer
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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 respond to hormonal therapy or medicines that target the Her2 Protein. In read more about The “Triple” In Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Your Guide to Follow-Up Care For Triple Negative Breast Cancer
The period after being treated for triple-negative breast cancer can be wrought with anxiety because you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, there are pre-determined paths for follow-up care depending on what your treatment entailed. Let’s look at a few read more about Your Guide to Follow-Up Care For Triple Negative Breast Cancer

3 Ways To Fight Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in the Kitchen
The battle against breast cancer is not an easy feat. It takes strength, courage, and pure grit to undergo the journey of cancer treatment. Triple-negative breast cancer is the most challenging opponent for women who fight breast cancer. Black American read more about 3 Ways To Fight Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in the Kitchen

Your Risk For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Depends On Where You’re From
For years, the common understanding around triple-negative breast cancer has been straightforward. Black American women face this aggressive cancer at higher rates than women in other racial groups. Research from the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveals a more complex story. read more about Your Risk For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Depends On Where You’re From

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Whether you’ve just come through a mastectomy, breast reduction, augmentation, top surgery, or any kind of chest procedure — your body deserves comfort and care, not just medically, but emotionally too. Finding the right bra during recovery isn’t just about read more about The Best Bras for Post-Surgery Healing

How I Found Hope After a Devastating Breast Cancer Diagnosis
According to a new American Cancer Society report, there is a concerning trend on the rise: breast cancer rates are rising in women under 50. Cheryl can relate to this alarming trend. When Cheryl was first diagnosed with breast cancer, read more about How I Found Hope After a Devastating Breast Cancer Diagnosis
