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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COVID Nearly Took My Life, Then Came Cancer: How I Fought Back!
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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pink Table Talk hosted by TOUCH: the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, experts discussed the importance of breast cancer risk assessment and prevention, particularly for young women and women of color. The conversation featured Hayley read more about This Breast Cancer Study Wants to Help Black Women As Young As 30
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) treatment, especially for Black women who are disproportionately affected by this aggressive form of breast cancer. Dr. Linda Vahdat, a breast read more about This Clinical Trial is Testing a Pill for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Understanding Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women
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This Clinical Trial Is Testing a Breast Cancer Vaccine
Anixa Biosciences, a biotech company dedicated to fighting cancer, recently announced positive results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of their breast cancer vaccine. This vaccine holds particular promise for Black women, who are disproportionately affected by breast cancer. Triple-negative read more about This Clinical Trial Is Testing a Breast Cancer Vaccine