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Zanetta Lamar, MD

Medical Oncologist, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

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Zanetta Lamar, MD, is a native of Louisiana and is triple board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and oncology.

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Dr. Lamar is an author of more than 20 scientific publications, reviews and a book chapter. She has been a principal and co-investigator of several cancer related clinical trials. A mentor and educator, Dr. Lamar is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society for Clinical Oncology. She has a passion for improving patient care.

Dr. Lamar currently resides in Florida with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and outdoor activities.

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Metastatic

07/10/25 | BY: Zanetta Lamar, Nancy U. Lin

Metastatic breast cancer describes a type of breast cancer in which the cells have broken away from their original location to form a new tumor in different tissue or a different organ.

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 | 11 Min. Read |

Diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer

05/27/25 | BY: Zanetta Lamar

Hearing the words “You have metastatic breast cancer, and you will need ongoing treatment” can be traumatic. On this page, we’ll help you begin to make sense of your diagnosis, treatment options, and sources of support.

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 | 18 Min. Read |

Targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer

01/01/23 | BY: Zanetta Lamar

Learn more about the different classes of targeted therapies for triple-negative breast cancer, the tumor biomarkers that tell us who may benefit from them, and how they work.

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What you need to know about breast cancer, with “3 Black Docs”

09/23/20 | BY: Tiffany Avery, Zanetta Lamar, Karen Winkfield

Karen Winkfield, MD, PhD; Tiffany Avery, MD, MPH; and Zanetta Lamar, MD, are the hosts of “3 Black Docs,” a weekly podcast where they explore health, community, and life over cocktails. In this interview, they discuss the basics of breast cancer for Black women. Available as video, audio, and in a transcript.

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 | 60 Min. Read |