Navigating Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Challenges and Hope for the Future
Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) constitutes 10 to 15% of breast cancer diagnoses. TNBC is more prevalent among younger individuals, African Americans, and Hispanics. This unique form of breast cancer lacks three receptors commonly found in breast cancer cells, posing specific challenges for treatment. The name “Triple-negative” is derived from the omission of these three receptors that are commonly found in breast cancer cells: estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). Here, we explore what TNBC is, how it is diagnosed and treated, and delve into the unique challenges it presents. Despite these challenges, there are also silver linings and sources of hope for those on this complex journey.
Problems with Plastic
Plastic has become an integral part of our daily lives. From food packaging and household items all the way to medication bottles and clothing, plastic is everywhere. It is important to know the right ways to use it and how to protect yourself from its potential dangers. This blog serves to teach readers all about the the ins and outs of plastic so you can be confident with your health decisions.
Tips To Help Your Child Cope With Your Diagnosis
A child’s innocence may shield them from the reality of what you are telling them when you say “I have breast cancer.” For some children, this statement may fly right over their heads. For others, this could be the most tragic news, but not for the reason that you may think.
Care Bags Bring Comfort and Practical Resources
Since 2017, Going Beyond the Pink has been providing care bags to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and patients already in treatment. We know that receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and those first few weeks & months are chaotic. Newly diagnosed patients will have numerous doctor’s appointments, scans, and labs in order to determine the best course of treatment, and all this happens before treatment ever starts.