Episode Summary: Join Dr. Tiffany C. Brown as she sits down with Dr. Candice Thompson to discuss the pressing issues of breast cancer awareness and advocacy within the African American community. This episode delves into the disparities in healthcare, the significance of genetic testing, and the role of self-advocacy in improving health outcomes. Dr. Thompson shares her personal journey and the initiatives she leads to bridge the gap in breast cancer care.

Key Topics:

The prevalence of breast cancer in African American women The impact of healthcare disparities and unconscious bias Importance of genetic testing and early detection Empowering individuals through education and advocacy Dr. Thompson's initiatives and community engagement efforts

Call to Action: Listen in to learn how you can be part of the change in breast cancer advocacy and support equitable healthcare. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with others who might benefit from this important conversation.

Hashtags: #BreastCancerAwareness #HealthEquity #Advocacy

Connect with Dr. Thompson:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-n-thompson-m-d-m-sc-36aaa524/

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Pink Table Talk Links:

All Stages of Black Breast Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn-BLGNU0aI

The Doctor Is In: Black Breast Density Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoe3qbwjAP8

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Reid S, Cadiz S, Pal T. Disparities in Genetic Testing and Care among Black women with Hereditary Breast Cancer. Curr Breast Cancer Rep. 2020 Sep;12(3):125-131. doi: 10.1007/s12609-020-00364-1. Epub 2020 May 19. PMID: 33603954; PMCID: PMC7885902.

Williams, W.M., Fu, M.R. Understanding Breast Cancer Disparities Affecting Black Women: Obtaining Diverse Perspectives Through Focus Groups Comprised of Patients, Providers, and Others. J Community Health 48, 834–839 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-023-01227-3