Stay updated with breaking news from Bridget Oppong. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A Black mom, 33, found a gumball sized lump in her breast. She had stage 3 triple negative cancer. A clinical trial saved her life. Now she educates other Black women.
The discovery of gene mutations that make women susceptible to breast cancer has allowed those with a family history to be proactive about their risks and to take swift and
The discovery of gene mutations that predispose women to breast cancer has allowed many with a family history to take steps to reduce that risk.
Black women are at increased risk for aggressive forms of breast cancer and have a 42-percent higher death rate compared to white women. Many of these same women also face increased barriers to genetic testing, including financial stress, other health concerns and minimal access to specialists who are likely to recommend risk-reduction methods, according to a study published by experts at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).