Dr. Patricia Robinson, a world-renowned hematologist and breast oncologist from Northwestern University, sheds light on a critical health disparity in her latest video. She explains how Black women are diagnosed with breast cancer at a lower rate than other racial groups but tragically die from the disease at a significantly higher rate.
Meet Matteo Valencia, a 22 year old cancer patient diagnosed at 19 with Stage 4 Metastatic Alveolar Soft Tissue Sarcoma. He made the decision to amputate his leg after doctors misdiagnosed him for 5 years. His story is undeniable and this journey of finding control is something to continue to watch.
This snippet features Breast Cancer Survivor Kanesha Broadwater and Breast Cancer Patient Olivia Clarke. Kanesha Broadwater was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and currently works as an oncology nurse. Olivia Clarke works as a Public Relations Director and is the Founder of Humor Beats Cancer. She is currently battling Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer.