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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Diagnosed Before 40: TGIN Founder Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
Chris-Tia Donaldson is a breast cancer survivor and founder of Thank God I'm Natural (TGIN). She 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 read more about Diagnosed Before 40: TGIN Founder Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story
Black History of Health: Nina Simone
Arguably one of the most prolific entertainers in recent history, Nina Simone spent her career breaking barriers, shedding light, and fighting necessary battles. Many of which she won. One, however, she fought for many years but ultimately succumbed to; breast read more about Black History of Health: Nina Simone
5 Things To Expect After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Whether you were in the shower performing a self-breast exam when you discovered a lump or you received a positive report from a mammogram or biopsy, the diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelmingly devastating. Fear of the unknown that read more about 5 Things To Expect After A Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What Black Women Need To Know
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 form of the disease called triple-negative breast cancer. This means that the read more about Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What Black Women Need To Know
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 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 that it actually depends on where Black women are born, so not all read more about Your Risk For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Depends On Where You’re From