Dr. Lisa Newman's Research on Triple Negative Breast Cancer in African Ancestry

Melissa and Dr. Lisa Newman

Here are some slides I photographed on Triple Negative Breast Cancer of Dr. Lisa Newman's talk at Komen of Northwest Ohio's Power of the Promise Reception on April 30, 2015. Dr. Newman has been doing extensive research the past several years on Triple Negative Breast Cancer in African Ancestry and results showing a possible connection with an inherited gene.

Fewer systemic therapy options for TNBC

Younger age!

Need more African-American women 
in clinical studies

Early Detection is Critical in TNBC Survival!

 Is African ancestry associated with a 
hertitable gene for TNBC?

African ancestry at higher risk for TNBC