You are not alone in your breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Monique Gary discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community during this challenging time. Understanding the specifics of your diagnosis, such as the subtype, stage, and available treatment options is crucial for making informed decisions about your healthcare. Remember to reach out to healthcare professionals, support groups, friends, and family for the assistance and encouragement you need.
Informed & Supported: A Guide for Black Women Facing a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
by Jade Curtis
The Latest In Breast Cancer
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Empowering Black Women: Latest Innovations in Breast Cancer Treatment
https://youtu.be/532tQPOun_E 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 read more about Empowering Black Women: Latest Innovations in Breast Cancer Treatment
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This Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Needs Black Women to Ensure Our Survival
For Black women living with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) metastatic breast cancer, a new clinical trial offers hope in the quest to overcome treatment resistance and extend survival. The VIKTORIA-1 trial is evaluating a potentially groundbreaking drug called gedatolisib, nicknamed "Get read more about This Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Needs Black Women to Ensure Our Survival
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Overcoming Financial Toxicity: How to Ease the Burden of Breast Cancer Treatment Expenses
https://youtu.be/eOET7zgfzRg Dr. Monique Gary discusses financial toxicity, AKA the burden of cancer care expenses, and how it can be a significant obstacle for women undergoing breast cancer treatment. The high cost of therapies and medications may lead to treatment interruptions read more about Overcoming Financial Toxicity: How to Ease the Burden of Breast Cancer Treatment Expenses
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Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive form of breast cancer that tests negative for the three molecular components of breast cancer cells: estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and human epidermal growth factor protein (HER2). TNBC is more common in women read more about Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women
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BDO@ASCO June 3, 2024: How Blacks Respond to Chemo Differently and Uterine Cancer Challenges
BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Thank you so much for following along with our reporting and we're looking forward to more for next year. This read more about BDO@ASCO June 3, 2024: How Blacks Respond to Chemo Differently and Uterine Cancer Challenges
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BDO@ASCO June 1, 2024: Black Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer Research
BDO is currently covering the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting in Chicago, IL from June 1-June 3, 2024. Be sure to follow along with each of our articles titled "BDO@ASCO." Gene study suggests black women may not need read more about BDO@ASCO June 1, 2024: Black Lung Cancer and Breast Cancer Research