Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for Black women, and many sisters are being diagnosed young, late, and even without the care they deserve. 

In this powerful episode, world-renowned surgical oncologist Dr. Lisa Newman joins SIS: Sisters In Survivorship to break down the Black breast cancer crisis.

Dr. Newman shares decades of research on why Black women face higher risks of aggressive breast cancers like triple negative, how ancestry and genetics play a role, and the urgent need for early detection and self-advocacy. She also opens up about her personal connection to the fight, losing her own sister to triple-negative breast cancer.

Every sister deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. This episode is your invitation to join the movement: for better care and better futures.

Together, we can stop the silence and start saving lives.

Learn more at sistersnetworkinc.org. 

KEYPOINTS: 

00:00 – Dr. Lisa Newman on the state of Black women and breast cancer today

02:26 – Why triple-negative breast cancer is more common in Black women

05:43 – The role of ancestry, genetics, and environment in breast cancer risk

15:00 – How delayed diagnoses devastate outcomes for young Black women

18:00 – Why early detection and mammograms matter more than ever

20:00 – “Stop the Silence”: the Sisters Network's mission to break stigma

25:00 – Dr. Newman’s personal story of losing her sister to breast cancer

31:31 – The promise of research, AI, and representation in medicine

35:45 – A message of hope and action for every Black woman

QUOTES: 

“Triple negative breast cancers are twice as common in African-American women… regardless of the age or the stage at diagnosis.” –  Dr. Lisa Newman

“Losing my sister to triple-negative breast cancer has made every patient I meet mean that much more to me. That’s why we have to continue this battle.” –  Dr. Lisa Newman

“When we look at the data regarding disparities, we can’t just think of them as mysteries. These patterns have been ignored for decades. We cannot ignore them any longer.” –  Dr. Lisa Newman

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