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Metastatic Breast Cancer

Metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast start to divide uncontrollably. A tumor is a mass or collection of these abnormal cells. Read More

Team SAMBAI, TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, Named As Recipient of Prestigious Cancer Grand Challenges Award

Team SAMBAI, led by Melissa B. Davis, PhD, of Morehouse School of Medicine, and comprised of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, and collaborators from 15 institutions globally will receive up to $25M from Cancer Grand Challenges over five years to take on the challenge of cancer inequities. Read More

Breast Cancer: A Year-Round Survival Guide

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, as well as among Black women. Although breast cancer is the most common cancer, it remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women, behind cancer of the lungs. Read More

Can I Get Breast Cancer At 20?

If you are under the age of 40, when it is suggested that women begin getting screening mammograms, you may believe you are too young to have breast cancer—this is not the case. Read More

Men And Breast Cancer, Yes It’s A Thing

One of the biggest types of stigmas in the world is breast cancer. You’re probably wondering how breast cancer can be stigmatized if there are so many organizations, movements, and even dedicated colors and symbols for breast cancer right? Since breast cancer affects one specific gender the most, of course, it can’t be stigmatized for them, but what about the other gender? Read More

Got Dense Breasts? Here’s What the FDA’s New Rule Means for You!

In March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) passed a critical mandate regarding breast density. Under this new rule, mammography centers across the United States must notify women about their breast density after undergoing a mammogram. Read More

Breast Cancer Prevention Studies

Breast cancer prevention studies are clinical trials (research studies conducted with people) that explore ways of reducing the risk, or chance, of developing breast cancer. Prevention studies usually involve women who have not had breast cancer, but are at high risk of developing the disease. Read More

Surgery Could Boost Survival for Women With Advanced Breast Cancers

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Black women. It is also the second leading cause of cancer deaths among Black women. However, this new breast cancer surgery could increase the chances of survival in women with advanced breast cancer. Read More

Understanding Breast Cancer Clinical Trials for Black Women

Breast cancers are split into two main categories: invasive and noninvasive. When breast cancer is invasive, it can be aggressive—meaning that it can grow and spread more quickly and have a poorer prognosis. Read More

Considering Genetic Testing? Here’s What You Should Know

You may have heard that some genes put women at extra risk for breast cancer. If your mother, grandmother, aunt, or sister has had the disease, you may very well wonder if a breast cancer gene runs in your family. The first thing you should know is that only a small minority of breast cancers -- about 5 to 10 percent -- can be traced to specific mutations, and even having family members with breast cancer doesn't mean a breast cancer gene runs in your family. Read More

2 Myths & 1 Fact: The Misconceptions About Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of those illnesses that has many stages to it. Not only does it have many stages, but it also has many misconceptions about it and how it works. If you are living with breast cancer, it’s easy to assume the worst-case scenario because of how frightening this sickness can be. Read More

Why Are Some Women Opting For Total Mastectomy As Breast Cancer Prevention?

If you watch the hit TV show on Bravo, Married to Medicine, you should be all too familiar with the newest cast member to the show, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. In a recent episode, the black occupational and preventive medicine doctor openly shared her journey to preventing breast cancer as her mother passed away from the disease and her father is currently battling prostate cancer. Read More

Black Women Are Missing Out on Life-Saving Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) disproportionately affects Black women in the U.S., contributing to higher breast cancer mortality rates in this population. A recent study published in the JAMA Network Open has revealed significant racial disparities in the administration of immunotherapy, a treatment that improves outcomes in early-stage and metastatic TNBC. Read More

Ananda Lewis chose natural cancer care over conventional treatment. Many others do too -- and it's risky

Alternative therapies for cancer care can have dire consequences, experts say. Read More