Real Talk About Breast Cancer

[00:00:00] Adam Walker: This episode of The Real Pink Podcast is brought to you by Relay Therapeutics. Relay Therapeutics is a precision medicine company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that is transforming the process of discovering new medicines by combining leading edge computational and experimental approaches. Relay Therapeutics work in breast cancer focuses on the most…

[00:00:00] Adam Walker: From Susan G Komen, This is Real Pink, a podcast exploring real stories, struggles, and triumphs related to breast cancer. We’re taking the conversation from the doctor’s office to your living room. [00:00:17] This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the realities patients and…

As we kick off Black History Month here on Real Pink, we’re excited to highlight guests who have been affected by breast cancer and are using their experiences to make an impact. Today’s guest advocated for herself to ensure that she was receiving the best, most personalized treatment for her after her diagnosis, and in the process learned the staggering fact that less than 10% of clinical trial participants are members of racial or ethnic communities who often face higher breast cancer or mortality rates. This fueled Tina Pickett to get involved. She is passionate about educating women on early detection, health equity and representation in research and her team was at the top of the fundraising board at her local Race for the Cure.

Today, we're diving in to a vital conversation about personalized care and how that advances health equity. Joining us today is Dr. Ezinne Ihenacher, a diagnostic breast radiologist and passionate health equity advocate. Dr. Ihenacher brings her expertise and firsthand experiences to help us understand how personalized care can address systemic inequities and improve outcomes for all. In this episode, we'll discuss the transformative impact of personalized care, its role in addressing disparities, and how it can empower patients in their breast cancer journey.

[00:00:00] Adam Walker: From Susan G Komen, this is Real Pink. A podcast exploring real stories, struggles, and triumphs related to breast cancer. We’re taking the conversation from the doctor’s office to your living room. Tamoxifen is a medication used to block estrogen, which is needed for some breast tumors to grow. Many survivors are…

[00:00:00] Adam Walker: From Susan G Komen, this is Real Pink, a podcast exploring real stories, struggles, and triumphs related to breast cancer. We’re taking the conversation from the doctor’s office to your living room. This is Real Talk, a podcast conversation where we’re digging deep into breast cancer and the reality patients and survivors…