Videos

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 video they discuss the basics of breast cancer for Black women. This includes what your doctors really mean with the terms they use, and the important tests and treatments you should know about. It includes considerations for Black women going into care: the disparities that exist in health care, and advice to help you get the care you need and deserve.

Erica was diagnosed with the BRCA gene mutation several years ago and made the difficult choice to get preventative surgeries to minimize her risk of cancer. Erica has served as a strong and vocal advocate about her personal decisions to protect her health and is helping her children navigate these decisions in a positive and informed manner.

Join Sami Mansfield, Certified Oncology Exercise Specialist & Nutrition Coach, for an exercise session that’s a mix of posture, mobility, aerobics, strength, and education that’s designed for all skill levels.

Learn from Certified Oncology Exercise Specialist & Nutrition Coach, Sami Mansfield, about how to incorporate movement into daily life, exercise safely, and move your body, no matter your ability level.

Dani was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer when she was 24. She speaks about dating and body image issues and shares a message for anyone who is feeling alone after their diagnosis. See other stories in this video series.

After Jenna was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2018, she experienced changes in her sexual identity that impacted her physical relationship with her husband. She shares her story and experiences with encounters with oncologists, remedies, and the breast cancer community. See other stories in this video series.

Melissa Berry and Valerie Blackwell-Howard, two women diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, discuss their diagnosis, life after treatment, and how they have each moved forward while living with a history of TNBC.

Breast cancer can take a toll on how you relate and feel about your body. Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, offers insight on what factors can impact body image and provides you with practical first steps toward self-acceptance and love.

Alternative to wearing a wig, head wraps are another good way to manage hair loss. Learn tips from patient advocate and makeup artist Patricia Fox about how to keep your wrap sturdy, the different materials you can use, and a few ways to tie and style your head wrap.

LBBC CEO, Jean Sachs, MSS, MLSP, talks with Vered Stearns, MD, director of the Women’s Malignancies Disease Group at Johns Hopkins University about the pros and cons of scalp cooling, what to know about hair types and processing, and the costs of scalp cooling therapy.

Shehzin was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer at age 27. Hear about her decision to preserve embryos before treatment and working with her oncologist to pause hormonal therapy so that she could become pregnant.

Amanda was diagnosed with a metastatic breast cancer recurrence in 2018. She and her husband had to find ways to help their young children adjust to her diagnosis and feel comfortable asking questions.