The Hidden Costs Of Breast Cancer For Black Women

February 2, 2019 by Team BlackDoctor.org

Breast cancer survivor and TGIN founder, Chris-Tia Donaldson, shares some of the important costs of breast cancer that aren’t just monetary.

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

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

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

How To Detect Breast Cancer Early

Dr. Maggie A. Smith, an ambassador for the breast cancer organization Bright Pink, discusses how to detect breast cancer early and why it is especially important for Black women.

Diagnosed Before 40: TGIN Founder & Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Story

When Chris-Tia Donaldson 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 was quickly heralded at the "The Natural Hair Bible." The book dispelled some

Breast Cancer Symptoms That Aren’t Lumps

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American women, and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. In fact, research shows that the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime