EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 6 MIN
Black Women & Breast Cancer: The Genetic Truth You Need to Know
from SIS: Sisters in Survivorship · host Sisters Network
Why are young Black women being diagnosed with breast cancer at higher rates and younger ages? In this eye-opening segment, Dr. Lisa Newman, Chief of Breast Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, explains the genetic connection between African ancestry and breast cancer risk. Dr. Newman breaks down her groundbreaking research on triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), ancestry, and the science of oncologic anthropology — revealing how history, biology, and health inequities intersect. This is essential knowledge for every Black woman, survivor, and caregiver. 🎙️ Watch, learn, and share. Early detection and awareness save lives. RESOURCES: Website - sistersnetworkinc.org IG - @sistersnetwork YouTube Channel - @sistersnetworkinc.8895/featured
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