Journey for Women of Color: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Explore the critical topic of triple-negative breast cancer and its disproportionate impact on African American women in this informative 40-minute video. Learn about the disparities in breast cancer outcomes between different racial groups, with a focus on the higher prevalence of triple-negative breast cancer among Black women. Join special guest moderator and reporter Ava-joye Burnett as she engages in a discussion with Dr. Olutayo Sogunro, a breast cancer surgeon and assistant professor of surgery at The Center for Breast Health at Johns Hopkins Howard County General Hospital. Gain valuable insights into this aggressive form of breast cancer, which accounts for 10% to 20% of all cases, and understand the unique challenges faced by women of color in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care.