Our resources aren’t just for women diagnosed with breast cancer. We’re also here as a community that supports the caregivers and all those who found their way to TOUCH in search of answers for a loved one. We have a wealth of resources at touchbbca.org/breast-cancer-…

Your experience as a patient matters. We know that in the process of cancer treatment it doesn’t always feel like you’re in control. But you have the right to understand your treatment and to ask questions of your medical team.

Most Black women, especially at younger ages, have dense breasts. Dense breast tissue cannot be felt—only a radiologist looking at a mammogram can tell if a woman has dense breasts, and 3D mammograms are best for finding early signs of breast cancer in women with dense breasts.

We’ll never diminish how difficult it is to receive news of a breast cancer diagnosis. We’ve been there, and that’s why we know that minimizing stress as much as possible is crucial. Here are a few ways to manage stress levels:
community.thriveglobal.com/stress-managem…

Virtually every treatment we have today for cancer (and other diseases) was first tested in clinical trials — which is why it's so important for people to participate, not only for themselves but for future generations of Black women.

Join us at this year’s #LBBCMetsConf !
This keynote will discuss the importance of being involved in your own care, ways you can advocate for yourself and your loved ones, and the importance of clinical trials and participating in them.

Learn more: bit.ly/4aFFpc2

A treatment that works for a white patient with Triple Negative Breast Cancer may not work the same for us. In order to test how drugs work on Black bodies and keep Black women from dying at higher rates, we need more Black women in clinical trials.

Financial resources are out there for those who need help, including non-medical related expenses connected to treatment, such as transportation assistance, food, utilities, and housing expenses.

Find more information about available assistance at touchbbca.org/breast-cancer-…

The main goal of a clinical trial is to treat breast cancer, but that’s not the only benefit of participating.

Find out more about available clinical trials and finding the right fit at whenwetrial.org

We know that Black women are 41% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women, with Black breast cancer patients experiencing the lowest 5-year survival rate of any race or ethnicity. Overall 5-year relative survival rates are 81% for Black women vs 91% for white women.

Note different time this month! #blesstielove

Participating in clinical trials is one important way to put Black patients in a position of power to change clinical research and to catalyze change in the medical system that often fails us.

Learn more at touchbbca.org/blackdatamatte…

We celebrate women this month and every month with peer-to-peer support groups, and our monthly roundtable discussions The Doctor Is In and Pink Table Talk. TOUCH Talk, our virtual support group, meets the first Saturday of every month.

How do we show up for each other when times are hard or when everything feels overwhelming?

Remember that one small thing makes a big difference.
Offering practical help can be as simple as sending a meal, offering to shop, or doing a load of laundry.

Cost shouldn’t stop you from participating in a clinical trial. Generally the clinical trial sponsor will cover all research-related costs and any special testing or procedures that are required for participation.

Find out more at whenwetrial.org

Without higher participation in clinical research, Black women are missing out on access to newly emerging treatments. Don’t let fear keep you or a loved one from getting life-saving medical care.

Find clinical trial resources at whenwetrial.org.

AI As A Partner:
Personalized Support Tools for Black Cancer
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
6pm ET
Facebook.com/BlackDoctor.org

How awesome to be among this powerful group of scientists!!