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Back to Episodes20: Breast Cancer Treatment Is Becoming More Personalized. Here’s What That Means for Patients | Dr. Taiwo Adesoye
Description
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
Patients need to feel empowered to ask questions
Research is shaping less aggressive treatment approaches
Innovation is creating real reasons for optimism
QUOTES
“Patients are coming to us in some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and it is truly a privilege to walk alongside them.” – Dr. Taiwo Adesoye
“Triple-negative breast cancer is aggressive, but immunotherapy has changed the conversation.” – Dr. Taiwo Adesoye
“Biomarkers give us clues about how cancer may respond.” – Dr. Taiwo Adesoye
“If Black women are not represented in these studies, then how do we know these treatments are truly serving us?” – Dr. Taiwo Adesoye
RESOURCES
Dr. Taiwo Adesoye, MD, MPH
Website - https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/who-we-are/taiwo-adesoye-md-mph/
Website - https://www.sistersnetworkinc.org/