I promise

"I promise, Suzy... Even if it takes the rest of my life." -Nancy G. Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure

What is TNBC

WHAT IS TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER?

Just in recent years, Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) has sparked interest in the news where instead of calling the tumor as ER-negative, PR-negative, and HER2-negative; researchers began using the shorthand term, "Triple Negative," dubbed the "new type" of breast cancer. Being Triple Negative, you don't have a targeted therapy and your only treatment option is chemotherapy.

Triple Negative Breast Cancer is seen in about 15% of all breast cancers. TNBC is a very aggressive cancer that tends to strike younger women, pre-menopause, especially among African-American women and women who have BRCA1 mutations. The tumor tends to be fast growing and is less likely to show up on an annual mammogram. TNBC is more likely to metastasis early on; has a high rate of recurrence in the first 2-3 years from diagnosis and has a poorer prognosis than other types of breast cancer due to lack of specific, targeted treatment for TNBC.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Victory Center Treasures Fundraiser 2016


On May 13, 2016, I volunteered to help serve food at the grazing stations.  The Victory Center in their annual Treasures benefit with the theme, "Experience the essence of New Orleans".  A live and silent auction brought in big money to help support the mission of  the Victory Center in providing education and support for cancer patients through their individual and group services.


Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Sisters, Melissa and
Audrey Barlumi

Devorah and Melissa bidding on
the silent auctions

Caricature of me

Devorah and Melissa

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