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Empowering Black Women: Latest Innovations in Breast Cancer Treatment

Recent advancements in the treatment of breast cancer have brought about significant improvements in patient care. These include the use of smaller operations, personalized treatment plans based on precision oncology, and the development of new targeted therapies for aggressive types of breast cancer such as triple-negative breast cancer. These advancements have led to better outcomes for patients by allowing for more effective and tailored treatment approaches.

By Jade Curtis | Published June 25, 2024

June 25, 2024 by Blackdoctor

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My cancer journey began in 2015 during a routine mammogram that revealed a mass in my breast, which turned out to be Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), a rare and aggressive form of the disease. In my 50s and coming from read more about Why I Did Clinical Trials for TNBC: “It Very Likely Saved And Extended My Life”
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally. In the United States, about one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives.  Breast cancer screenings—such as self-exams and mammograms—are crucial for read more about Have Dense Breasts? Here’s Why a Standard Mammogram Might Not Be Enough

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