Let’s Talk About It: Black Women with Breast Cancer (Count Me In: The Power of Clinical Trials & Genetic Testing in Black Breast Cancer)

Have you ever felt hesitant about participating in a clinical trial or getting genetic testing? Or maybe no one on your care team even mentioned it? You’re not alone. Many in the Black community cite historical injustices, like what happened to Henrietta Lacks and the Tuskegee Experiment, as reasons for distrust when it comes to medical research and data sharing.

Join us Thursday, May 22nd at 7pm for a powerful discussion on why Black Data Matters—an initiative launched by TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, in June 2020. We’ll break down common myths, explore the critical role of Black participation in clinical trials, and highlight why representation in genetic research is essential. By ensuring new treatments are designed to work effectively in our bodies and identifying key mutations that impact our DNA, we can help shape a future of better, more equitable breast cancer care.

Let’s talk about it!