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NIkki Taylor, MD

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Nikki Taylor, MD

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  • Contributor since 2026
  • Diagnosed with DCIS during her radiology residency

 

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Nikki Taylor, MD, was diagnosed with breast cancer while she was a diagnostic radiology resident and has since become an advocate for early detection and health equity.

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A Detroit-raised, first-generation physician, she brings both medical training and lived experience to her work educating others about breast imaging, dense breast tissue, self-advocacy, and equitable care.

After her own breast cancer was found only after she pushed for advanced imaging, Nikki became passionate about helping more people feel seen, heard, and empowered in their care.

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Reading scans, waiting for my own: A breast cancer story

07/08/26 | BY: NIkki Taylor

When Nikki Taylor, MD, was diagnosed with breast cancer during her radiology residency, she suddenly found herself living on both sides of the scan — as physician and as patient. She shares the fear of waiting, the grief she was already carrying, and how she discovered that healing isn’t always loud or inspirational. Sometimes, it’s simply moving forward.

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