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.

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Detroit Pistons Breast Health Awareness 2019


On October  26, 2019, I went to my very first NBA professional game as the Detroit Pistons took on the Philadelphia 76's on their October 26, 2019 Breast Health Awareness night.  I was thrilled to get lower level seats right behind the basketball net. At halftime, the Pistons honored breast cancer survivors on the court.  It was a close game, but unfortunately the Pistons lost to the 76's, 111-117. Still, great game with a great friend for a great cause! 

Pinking out the arena as
breast cancer survivors take the floor

Detroit Pistons cheerleaders cheering on
the breast cancer survivors

Keep on keeping on survivors!

Hooper!

Shoot!

Angie and Melissa

View from our seats

Detroit Pistons player wearing pink tennis shoes

Final score 111 - 117, 76's win

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