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20: Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized. Here’s What That Means for Patients | Dr. Taiwo Adesoye

20: Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized. Here’s What That Means for Patients | Dr. Taiwo Adesoye16 sep36 min

In this powerful episode of SIS: Sisters In Survivorship, host Caleen Allen sits down with Dr. Taiwo Adesoye, breast surgical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, to unpack the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment and what Black women need to know now.

From HER2-positive breast cancer to triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), Dr. Adesoye breaks down how targeted therapies, immunotherapy, biomarkers, and evolving research are transforming outcomes and giving patients more options than ever before.

She also shares what compassionate cancer care truly looks like, why trust between patient and physician matters, and the urgent importance of Black women participating in clinical research so treatment innovations reflect the communities most impacted. 

Ever felt overwhelmed by a diagnosis or unsure what questions to ask? This episode will offer you clarity, hope, and practical empowerment.

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KEY POINTS 

Breast cancer treatment has evolved dramatically

HER2-positive breast cancer is no longer what it used to be

Immunotherapy is changing TNBC outcomes

Biomarkers help personalize care

Compassionate care matters